RACINE — The organization that puts boots on the ground to work with residents in challenged neighborhoods has the green flag to continue its work. The Racine Common Council voted to accept state funding to continue Safe and Sound for an additional three years on Tuesday (Nov. 23). Safe and Sound originated in Milwaukee more […]
Tag: Violent Crime Reduction Initiative
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Racine County Executive highlights progress in State of the County Address
Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave delivered his ninth State of the County address on Tuesday night, highlighting the county’s progress over the past year and announcing new initiatives to address critical challenges. Delagrave began his address by touting the county’s economic success, pointing to the recent approval of a $1 billion investment from Microsoft as […]
Posted inCommunity, Local news, Police and fire
VCRI: Crime, gun violence community contact information
Gun violence has been on the rise in 2022. Racine area residents are encouraged to help by the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCRI) to refer to these telephone numbers for notifying law enforcement and connecting with community and gun violence prevention and safety programs. Crime, Gun Violence Community Contacts Racine Police DispatchNon-Emergency262-886-2300 To support youth […]
Posted inCity Hall, Community, Government, Local news, Police and fire, Schools
Community safety report: gun violence up; City, county, schools pulling together to fight back
RACINE – Yes, gun violence is up. Yes, local leaders are determined to break the cycle of violence through a variety of approaches. Yes, the public is urged to get involved. Those messages were delivered – and repeated – at a community update meeting for the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCRI) before an audience of […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, Government, Local news, Police and fire
Violent Crime Reduction Initiative update meeting set for Oct. 12
RACINE — Local leaders will hold a public update of the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative here on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. The meeting is being co-hosted by Racine Mayor Cory Mason, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and Racine Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Eric […]