Baltimore, a city once plagued by high crime rates and rampant violence, is now experiencing a significant drop in homicides. Mayor Brandon Scott attributes this decline to a comprehensive violence reduction plan, which includes community involvement, strategic police efforts, and treating violence as a public health crisis.
Under Mayor Scott's leadership, Baltimore has implemented a community violence intervention ecosystem, focusing on those at highest risk of both perpetrating and becoming victims of violence. The city has also collaborated with federal and state partners, including the US Attorney's Office and the State's Attorney, to address the root causes of violence.
