DeKalb Police launching crime-reduction effort with DOJ partnership [Video]

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) has announced its inaugural discussion aimed at reducing violent crime in local neighborhoods. 

What we know:

This initiative is part of a new three-year Public Safety Partnership (PSP) between DKPD and the Department of Justice (DOJ), which was first announced in December. The PSP program helps communities use data-driven approaches to address crime, focusing on areas like crime analysis, gun violence, and technology. Over the course of the partnership, the DOJ will study DeKalb County’s efforts and provide tailored guidance and resources to enhance public safety.

DKPD has already seen progress, reporting a 14% decrease in violent crime from 2023 to 2024. The department aims to build on this success through the PSP initiative to make neighborhoods safer.

The backstory:

DeKalb County’s inclusion in the PSP program is significant. It is one of only 20 jurisdictions nationwide selected for this initiative, and it is the first in Georgia to …