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How Wilmington police are tackling gun violence in a city once labeled 'Murder Town'

Adam Duvernay

January 09, 2019 |

The News Journal (Delaware Online) |

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Response Location: United States, Wilmington, Delaware

When faced with a sharp increase in gun violence in 2017, Wilmington police shifted their approach to data-driven, community-oriented, and trust-building methodologies. Using data to anticipate and understand crime trends and patterns, coupled with building neighborhood relationships, this multi-pronged approach gives Wilmington police the opportunity to change the city’s culture and history of violence.

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