Baltimore Mayor and Officials Rally For Community Unity at 41st Annual National Night Out
Mayor Brandon M. Scott was front and center at various National Night Out events throughout Baltimore City, an effort joined by state leaders, city officials, and law enforcement partners. The weather-delayed festivities, aimed at fostering community bonds and enhancing public safety, saw attendance from Scott Administration officials at over 40 events city-wide. "Every year, National Night Out is an opportunity for communities and public safety agencies to come together, strengthen relationships, and recommit ourselves to building a better, safer Baltimore," Mayor Scott mentioned, as reported by the City of Baltimore's official press release.
Public safety strategy has been a critical pillar in Mayor Scott's administration since his office commencement in 2020. A unique Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan (CVPP), created in tandem with the city's law enforcement and Baltimore residents, showcases Mayor Scott's commitment. His approach pivots around constitutional and proactive policing tactics deemed essential for improving public safety. Under his guidance, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Richard Worley emphasized the significance of community-oriented policing, as he reiterated his commitment to creating a safer city in partnership and cooperation with the communities we serve.
The director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), Stefanie Mavronis, highlighted the importance of mutual respect and compassion in achieving a secure Baltimore. The city is touting substantial progress in curbing gun violence – recording a 29 percent dip in homicides and a 39 percent drop in nonfatal shootings for the current year, as compared to 2023. "Today is about listening to our neighbors, building bridges, and strengthening ties to our communities," Mavronis reflected in a statement obtained by the Mayor's office.
State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates praised National Night Out as a pivotal event that augments the rapport between law enforcement and local communities. "By coming together in unity, we foster trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to creating safer neighborhoods," Bates said, per the city's press release. As the city witnesses a downtrend in violent crime, these connections aim to activate a collaborative spirit of justice and safety for residents and continue to build a better city.
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