Public Safety: Youth/Gun Violence & Gang Reduction
Public Safety: Youth/Gun Violence and gang Reduction
Mayor Cassie Franklin has directed City staff to pursue the following six initiatives:
Develop and implement a comprehensive gang reduction/youth violence initiative
Evaluate current gang enforcement and suppression strategies and consider changes to existing resources
Solicit input from and collaborate with community partners on Everett's youth, gun violence and gang reduction initiatives
Identify and establish a firearm safety campaign
Work with juvenile justice partners to evaluate detention policies and sentencing practices for juveniles arrested and/or convicted of gang-related crimes
Explore funding resources to support these efforts
Everett has experienced a significant increase in gang activity and gun-related crimes, much of it
involving teens and young adults. On Jan. 11, 2018, Mayor Franklin issued a mayoral directive to address these growing issues. Work is underway and the City will provide progress updates throughout the next year.