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Flint Mayor Announces 3-Point Plan To Fight Crime In Flint
The announcement comes after Neeley brought together MSP, UM-Flint and Mott C.C. police in a partnership.
FLINT, Michigan—Mayor Sheldon Neeley today announced a new plan to fight crime in Flint through a three-point plan that specifically targets gun violence.
Mayor Neeley’s 3-point plan includes:
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Formation of a new Special Investigative Unit focusing on illegal guns and incorporating tactical expertise to increase interventions
A community-wide recruitment effort to help fill long-vacant positions in the City of Flint police department. This recruitment effort is being done in partnership with religious leaders throughout the City.
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Launching a gun buyback program to get guns off the street. A series of events will be planned as part of the effort.
The announcement comes a month after Mayor Neeley brought together the Michigan State Police, University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College with a renewed partnership in the city.
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