Inside America’s Quiet Safety Revolution: How Local Leaders Are Cutting Crime Without More Cops

Inside America’s Quiet Safety Revolution: How Local Leaders Are Cutting Crime Without More Cops

While national rhetoric leans on fear and force, mayors in cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and Birmingham are reducing homicides through data, community investment, and strategic prevention—not just policing.

Black mayors are reducing violent crime across the nation

TULSA, Okla.–As efforts to address recent gun violence in Tulsa continue, a preview of Mayor Monroe Nichols’ long-term plans appears to be on display in at least three other cities with Black mayors where violent crime is dropping. Baltimore Mayor Randall Woodfin, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott have all made national […] The post Black mayors are reducing violent crime across the nation appeared first on The Blac…