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St. Petersburg declares Law Enforcement Appreciation Month; police chief reports drops in major crimes and outlines youth programs
Summary
Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and the council proclaimed May 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Police Chief Holloway reported first-quarter declines in major crimes and highlighted juvenile programs, the 'call' response team, and plans to expand community partnerships to reduce reoffending.
Mayor Kenneth T. Welch read a proclamation designating May 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month and recognized the Saint Petersburg Police Department’s leadership and command staff for their service.
Chief Holloway then presented the department’s quarterly report for January–March 2025, saying major categories of crime were down citywide: auto thefts were down 19%, burglaries down 17%, property crimes down 17% and violent crimes down 36%, producing an overall citywide crime decline of 21%. Holloway reported five homicides in the quarter, the same number as the year before, and said investigators have at least one strong lead on an open case.
Holloway described program results and operational priorities he said have contributed to the trends: a GRIT team that responds to “shots fired” locations, the PATH outreach team, and the…
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