The National Network’s approach has attracted significant media attention over the years. This page features the most recent coverage of our work and a searchable archive of media about the National Network’s projects around the nation and abroad.
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Now Minneapolis’ top cop, Medaria Arradondo brings useful skills to big task
Recently confirmed Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, acknowledging the historical mistreatment of minorities by law enforcement: "When legislative laws came ...
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Jacksonville police using new intervention strategy to crack gangs, curb gun violence
It is one of the newest strategies in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arsenal to muzzle the gun violence that helped ...
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Sheriff touts technology, anti-gang effort in JSO’s fight against violence
Sheriff Mike Williams said part of the National Network for Safe Communities gang initiative was warning the gang members that ...
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Lenore Anderson: On justice reforms, L.A. County should look forward, not back
"Public safety challenges in Los Angeles are real and must be addressed. However, the question is not what’s wrong with ...
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Community comes together to tackle violence
Representatives from the street, the clergy, the community and Government came together for an anti-violence event at the weekend. The ...
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Chattanooga holds first VRI call-in since Mayor announces Roddy as Chief
Chattanooga held its 11th call-in since the Violence Reduction Initiative began in 2014 and the first since Mayor Andy Berke ...
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Kalamazoo holds first GVI call-in
Kalamazoo's GVI implementation involves a broad-based partnership that includes the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Michigan ...
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Fort Myers police restructure, seek help to improve credibility
Officer misconduct is under investigation, citizen complaints are properly handled and planned restructuring may be the key to success. But ...
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Birmingham Chief A.C. Roper: Regardless of Income or Status Our Citizens Deserve to Be Safe
Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper: "Although it takes time, [our violence reduction] is starting to see positive results. For example, ...
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Next Minneapolis police chief has deep community roots
Acting Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Chief Medaria Arradondo, who is taking over for recently resigned Chief Janee Harteau, has been ...
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Nearly Half of All Murdered Women Are Killed by Romantic Partners
"Over half of the killings of American women are related to intimate partner violence, with the vast majority of the ...
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New Wilmington police chief pledges to build trust in community
New Wilmington Police Chief Robert Tracy believes that "every officer should function as a community police officer." He also plans, ...
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