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Anti-Gang Program Planned in Contra Costa County
It's been successful in the East Bay and in major U.S. cities. (Breaking)
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — Contra Costa County supervisors will expand an anti-gang program across the county and are looking for a coordinator for the work, county officials said.
The program called Operation Ceasefire has been operating in Richmond for several years with a significant drop in violent crime, Supervisor Federal Glover said in a statement.
Operation Ceasefire has been successful in Boston, Chicago and Stockton, among other major cities, according to county officials.
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The strategy behind Operation Ceasefire is based on research and experience and has evolved to be a comprehensive approach to deter violence while providing employment training, jobs and other services.
Anyone interested in the position of coordinator can review the request for qualifications.
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Final responses are due on the 10th floor of 651 Pine St. in Martinez by noon Nov. 17.
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