Houston city council member Willie Davis announced a new initiative called 'Police, Pastors & People' aimed at reducing crime in the city. Davis believes collaborating with religious leaders will be key to this effort. He cited data showing a 4.6 percent increase in violent crime from 2023 to 2024. Mayor Whitmire expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the need to address crime challenges while also providing second chances for nonviolent offenders.
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Davis said he believes the collaboration with religious leaders will help to slow down crime in Houston.During the press conference, Davis sited data collected by Houston Police Department and other entities showing that Houston’s violent crime totals trended 4.6 percent upwards from 2023 to 2024.After Davis spoke, Mayor Whitmire explained why he supports the initiative.
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