Triggered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities across the United States collectively saw a 30% increase in homicides between 2019 and 2020. That percentage was twice as high in Toledo, where poverty rates – closely linked to violent crime – are more than double the national average. Toledo saw 61 homicides in 2020,
First Unitarian Church of Toledo hosted a community roundtable with the Coalition of Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods to discuss solutions to the violence in Toledo and ways to protect youth in the city.
Sheriff Mike Navarre believes Alertizen 911 Alerts present a false sense of criminal activity in a neighborhood. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 7:32 PM EST March 12, 2021
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio Some residents in Lucas County are no longer receiving crime alerts, after the county s newly-elected sheriff chose not to renew a partnership with the private company sending them.
Sheriff Mike Navarre said he believes Alertizen 911 alerts present a false sense of criminal activity in a neighborhood.
As soon as a 911 call is dispatched, the program sends alerts via text and/or email with the address and type of crime to its members. Alertizen representatives said those members may see something that would help the police catch a criminal.