Last Friday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Colonel James Grady, and Director Heidi Washington announced more than 900 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted 9,405 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to over 900 illegal guns taken off the street. During sweeps, officers have also recovered illegal drugs and ammunition.
“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Whitmer. “That’s why I’m proud Operation Safe Neighborhoods has taken over 900 illegal guns off the street. Thanks to the partnership between state and local police, we’re making real progress to protect our communities and stop violence before it happens. Together, we’re building a safer Michigan for everyone. I’ll keep working to get the job done.”
“Removing hundreds of illegal guns from our streets will save lives and give more families peace of mind as they go about their daily schedules,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “Thanks to more than $1.6 billion in public safety funding across 7 bipartisan budgets and Operation Safe Neighborhoods, we are making a difference so more Michigan families can achieve health, wealth, and prosperity in Michigan. Let’s continue to build safer, more resilient communities where every Michigander can thrive.”
Operation Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide crackdown on crime aimed at reducing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and guns out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess them due to prior criminal history.
"Initiatives like Operation Safe Neighborhoods make a real, tangible difference in the communities we serve," said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police. "Removing firearms from people who are not allowed to legally possess them ensures they can't be used to inflict violence against our neighbors and loved ones. In Michigan, we’re taking a comprehensive approach to safety through a variety of programs. Through our Youth Violence Prevention Summits, we are empowering young people to be leaders in their schools and choose the right path. We’re also making sure all Michiganders know they can ‘Stop a Plot’ by paying attention to the warning signs of violence and reporting them to law enforcement. And remember, if you lawfully possess a firearm, it is your responsibility to store it safely and use a gun lock, which we offer free at our MSP posts statewide."
“Michigan Department of Corrections agents are committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe and ensuring those on probation and parole follow the conditions of their supervision,” said Heidi E. Washington, director of the Michigan Department of Corrections. “We have agents in every county in Michigan, and this initiative allows us to collaborate closely with local law enforcement to stop crime before it happens. We will continue to work every day to make sure that these illegally possessed firearms are off Michigan streets.”
Nearly one in three reported violent crimes in Michigan involve a firearm. This initiative builds on Whitmer’s MI Safe Communities program that she launched in 2021 to invest in local police, get illegal guns off the street, and fund expanded opportunities in jobs, education, and the justice system.
“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Whitmer. “That’s why I’m proud Operation Safe Neighborhoods has taken over 900 illegal guns off the street. Thanks to the partnership between state and local police, we’re making real progress to protect our communities and stop violence before it happens. Together, we’re building a safer Michigan for everyone. I’ll keep working to get the job done.”
“Removing hundreds of illegal guns from our streets will save lives and give more families peace of mind as they go about their daily schedules,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “Thanks to more than $1.6 billion in public safety funding across 7 bipartisan budgets and Operation Safe Neighborhoods, we are making a difference so more Michigan families can achieve health, wealth, and prosperity in Michigan. Let’s continue to build safer, more resilient communities where every Michigander can thrive.”
Operation Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide crackdown on crime aimed at reducing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and guns out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess them due to prior criminal history.
"Initiatives like Operation Safe Neighborhoods make a real, tangible difference in the communities we serve," said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police. "Removing firearms from people who are not allowed to legally possess them ensures they can't be used to inflict violence against our neighbors and loved ones. In Michigan, we’re taking a comprehensive approach to safety through a variety of programs. Through our Youth Violence Prevention Summits, we are empowering young people to be leaders in their schools and choose the right path. We’re also making sure all Michiganders know they can ‘Stop a Plot’ by paying attention to the warning signs of violence and reporting them to law enforcement. And remember, if you lawfully possess a firearm, it is your responsibility to store it safely and use a gun lock, which we offer free at our MSP posts statewide."
“Michigan Department of Corrections agents are committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe and ensuring those on probation and parole follow the conditions of their supervision,” said Heidi E. Washington, director of the Michigan Department of Corrections. “We have agents in every county in Michigan, and this initiative allows us to collaborate closely with local law enforcement to stop crime before it happens. We will continue to work every day to make sure that these illegally possessed firearms are off Michigan streets.”
Nearly one in three reported violent crimes in Michigan involve a firearm. This initiative builds on Whitmer’s MI Safe Communities program that she launched in 2021 to invest in local police, get illegal guns off the street, and fund expanded opportunities in jobs, education, and the justice system.
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