As the city’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative shifts into action, a number of community faith groups and nonprofits have banded together to start community peace walks in Salem.
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Consultant suggests community walks, anti-violence messengers to reduce Salem shootings
Dozens gathered in Salem Friday evening for a discussion of possible solutions to rising violence against homeless residents.
Salem police outline violence reduction work to begin this summer
Salem police are planning extra patrols of two officers twice per week in areas with more shootings and better communication between city and county law enforcement about people on parole and probation.
Police to boost NE Salem patrols, identify services for youth at risk of violence
This summer, local law enforcement agencies plan to start focusing police patrols in northeast Salem and deciding what services they’ll use for people at risk of being on either side of deadly violence.
