INDIANAPOLIS – An old crime prevention program will come back to life in an effort to stop city violence.
The Indianapolis Violence Reduction Partnership, a program that helped reduce crime in the city between 1998-2004, will get a makeover, city officials said Monday.
IVRP showed some improvement during its previous days, although it was dropped as other ideas were implemented. Police officials hope to have the same luck this time around.
The new version will target repeat offenders and allow IMPD to share police intelligence with community groups in hopes of resolving conflicts before they turn into shootings.
Hugh Gilbert, who lives in one of the city’s focus areas at 25th Street and Keystone Avenue said safety is a priority.
“We’re taxpayers and we’d just like to see a safe neighborhood,” said Gilbert.
Today law enforcement, public safety officials joined @IMPD_Chief & @IMPDnews to reestablish the Indianapolis Violence Reduction Partnership pic.twitter.com/84e3fzs9BC
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) May 15, 2017
#IMPDNOW: @IndyMayorJoe and @IMPD_Chief talking with media about re-launch of #IVRP to address violence in #Indy pic.twitter.com/14xNKvzoMU
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) May 15, 2017
To get the program in full effect, police plan to reach out to community groups to determine exactly how they will work together to solve conflict.
Mayor Joe Hogsett said he believes resurfacing the program will be a step in the right direction for the city.
The #IVRP will send a clear message to violent, dangerous offenders -- the law enforcement community is working together for a safer city. pic.twitter.com/0sNiLoPni5
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) May 15, 2017
The #IVRP was established in the late 90's and had a proven track record -- cutting down on gun violence, homicides, and gang crime.
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) May 15, 2017
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