Detroit Crime Drops to Lowest Level Since 1966 Amid Lions’ Winning Streak
Violent crime in Detroit is down 24%, the most substantial decline since 1966, according to the Detroit Police Department. Community Violence Intervention (CVI) teams and new technology have played a crucial role in this reduction in crime. One of the six organizations involved in Detroit’s CVI program, Force Detroit, has achieved a 72% decrease in violence in the Cody, Rouge area. Despite this positive progress, some residents feel the impact has been minimal. Force Detroit attributes the level of violent crime to a lack of social services and is focused on aiding this issue to further reduce crime rates.
John Q. Hosedrinker