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Detroit's 'ShotStopper' program shows promising results in crime reduction

Several community groups are making it their mission to help reduce violent crime in Detroit.

Plagued by guns, Detroit pays neighborhood groups $10M to curb violence

Shootings are an epidemic, and Detroit is experimenting with community groups that sponsor gardens, youth outreach and even armed citizen patrols. So-called community violence intervention has mixed results nationally, but advocates say relying on police solely is misguided.

New Era Detroit launching public safety app to help reduce crime

Nonprofit New Era Community Connection received $700,000 to help launch a public safety aim in hopes to reduce shootings in Detroit.

Crime reporting app 'Safe Zone' launches in northwest Detroit

Detroiters can report public safety incidents in a new app dubbed Safe Zone, spanning part of the city s northwest side.

Detroit's new violence prevention program announces its first six partner groups