Message from Mayor Andy Berke: Today our Police Department announced shootings are down 10% overall for 2014. A large portion of the decrease is driven by reductions in our gang or group-related incidents, which are down 18% compared to 2013. Importantly, the shootings have decreased as the months have progressed. The last quarter is most striking. In the 4th quarter of 2014, shooting incidents decreased 42% below last year’s level, with 50% fewer gang- or group-related shooting than last year. First, I want to thank the great officers of the Chattanooga Police Department, who wake up every day with one priority - to keep our streets safe. I’d also like to thank the many community volunteers, dedicated Chattanooga citizens and city employees whose work over the last several months have contributed to this reduction. By no means are we done. In 2015, we will continue to work to curb violence in our city. Although overall shootings are down, murders went up this year, and domestic violence is still far too prevalent. But we should also celebrate the success we have had. As we reduce the number of shooting incidents, adding to the Chattanooga story, we continue to build the greatest mid-size city in America. Mayor Berke
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:17:53 +0000
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