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Gary Mayor Melton touts achievements, promises more to come in inaugural State of the City address

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton highlighted plans to address his city's ailing infrastructure, including his intention to seek $3.3 million from the Gary Common Council for street light repairs.

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Mobile mental health pilot program moves forward in Gary

Funding for the project was approved in March.

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A path forward: Gary police's new hiring process designed to attract officers and build relationships

The Gary Police Department is rethinking its recruitment and hiring process while making it a priority to build relationships in the community, according to the chief and command staff.

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Funding for Gary mobile mental health unit moves forward

The council will hold a public hearing on the funding March 7.

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Gary council allocates $1.5M in ARPA funds to mobile mental health unit

"When you put people in a police car — though sometimes it is definitely warranted — it is demeaning to the person and it criminalizes them."

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Interfaith group seeks ARPA funds to launch mobile mental health crisis response unit

"There won’t be guns involved, it won’t channel them directly into the criminal justice system."

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WATCH NOW: Interfaith group calls for help, not handcuffs, for those in mental health crisis

The team would improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for residents in crisis and allow them to seek a response that doesn't involve police.

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WATCH NOW: Gary announces partnership with Indiana State Police; national search for police chief begins

"We will take a look at the foundation of the PD, everything about the police department, and if we find cracks we will fix them."

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Gary awarded grant for police body cameras, officials say

Gary Police Department Chief Brian Evans said this recent development will increase safety for both officers and the public alike.

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MLK's legacy remains relevant in wake of civil unrest, public trials, local leaders say

"Reflection and admiration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s pursuit of racial equality through nonviolent protests and interracial unity is especially relevant today."

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