Promises made, promises kept. In a surprising turn of events, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District), Public Safety Chairman released the 100 Shooter Review Report containing findings and recommendations aimed at the reduction of gun violence in Philadelphia.
This is a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort involving city agencies, allowing for the analysis of shootings and policy and organizational suggestions to address the underlying cause of gun violence and prevent shootings in Philadelphia more effectively.
The 100 Shooting Review Committee was authorized by City Council in September 2020 to address increased gun violence and access to firearms in the City of Philadelphia. The Committee convened public hearings in collaboration with the Philadelphia Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, Office of the Managing Director, Department of Public Health, and the Defender Association, tasking lead agencies to produce 100 Shooting Review Committee Report. Participants provided analysis and recommendations on how to address the public health and racial justice crisis of gun violence amid an alarming increase in shootings since 2015.
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