Governor Whitmer says 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,” Whitmer said. “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.”
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.”
Nearly one in three reported violent crimes in Michigan involve a firearm.
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,” Whitmer said. “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.”
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.”
Nearly one in three reported violent crimes in Michigan involve a firearm.
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