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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and other Miami-Dade leaders have vowed to bring perpetrators of gun violence to justice, but there are also plans intended to reduce the crimes.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The shocking images of brazen gunmen and piercing sounds of gunfire rattling neighbors across Miami-Dade in recent days elevate a discussion already underway in the county about investing millions of dollars in a multi-pronged gun violence prevention plan.
The money comes from FTX’s purchase of naming rights of the county-owned arena in downtown Miami where the Miami Heat plays. FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange.
According to the “Peace & Prosperity Plan” obtained by Local 10 News from the office of Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, there has been a 45% increase in homicides since 2016. The plan also says that “nearly one in four victims in 2020 was younger than 21 years old.”
Overall violent crime in Dallas is on the rise. Garcia's plan outlines strategies like targeting high-crime hotspots, community-based solutions and more green spaces
Here’s a preview of Dallas Police Chief Eddie García’s plans to reduce violent crime
The takeaways from the plan are to reverse the crime trend, have fewer victims, build trust and improve conditions.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia speaks at a news conference to discuss information over the release of former Dallas police officer Bryan Riser at the Dallas Police Headquarters on April 8, 2021. (Shelby Tauber/Special Contributor)(Shelby Tauber / Special Contributor)
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After nearly three months on the job, Dallas police Chief Eddie García on Wednesday plans to brief the city’s elected leaders on his strategy to cut crime.