Rochester reports a 39 % decrease in gun violence : what we know

Rochester has experienced a significant 39% decrease in shooting incidents involving injury compared to the same period in 2023. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced gun violence over the past three years, following a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the effectiveness of their strategies to combat gun violence, while also acknowledging the ongoing need for investment, innovation, and collaboration with law enforcement. The Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, supports local law enforcement agencies in implementing evidence-based strategies to address gun violence. These strategies include hot spot policing, focused deterrence, street outreach, and crime prevention through environmental design. Monroe County has received over six million dollars in grant funding from GIVE, with the Rochester Police Department (RPD) allocating half of this amount to continue their efforts in reducing shootings in the city. In 2022, Rochester was ranked 13th among cities with the highest rate of gun homicides per 100,000 people. The continued decline in annual incidents demonstrates the positive impact of the GIVE initiative in reducing overall gun violence in the city. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans highlighted the importance of various approaches, such as common-sense gun laws, investments in children and families, and advancements in crime-fighting initiatives and technologies, in achieving Governor Hochul s goal of ending violent crime and fostering peace in communities.

Source: campustimes.org
Published on 2024-09-30

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