On Wednesday, MichiganGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced nearly 950 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted 10,029 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 948 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 nearly 950 illegal guns off the street, making real progress to protect our communities and prevent violence before it happens. Together, let’s keep working across the aisle to protect communities, hold criminals accountable, and build a Michigan where every Michigander feels safe at home, school, and work.”
“Removing illegal firearms from our streets saves lives and gives families peace of mind,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “With nearly 950 guns out of hands that shouldn’t have them, Operation Safe Neighborhoods is one of the many ways we’re working to build safer, more resilient communities, especially in neighborhoods that have been historically overlooked. We will keep showing up to prevent gun violence, save lives, and protect Michigan families.”
Operation Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide crackdown on crime aimed at reducing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess a gun due to prior criminal history.
“By removing firearms from those who are legally prohibited from possessing them, Operation Safe Neighborhoods is helping to prevent violence and protect our neighbors,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police. “This program is one part of a comprehensive approach to violence prevention in our state, which also includes efforts such as our Youth Violence Prevention Summits, statewide access to free gun locks, and efforts to ensure Michiganders know they can ‘Stop a Plot’ by paying attention to the warning signs of violence and reporting them to law enforcement.”
“The vigilance and commitment of our MDOC agents and law enforcement partners continue to produce real results in protecting the public,” said Director Heidi E. Washington, Michigan Department of Corrections. “Operation Safe Neighborhoods not only removes illegal guns off the street, but this initiative has also led to the discovery and confiscation of illicit drugs and other dangerous weapons such as pipe bombs. We will continue to hold returning residents accountable and assist in the prosecution for those found breaking the terms of their supervision.”
“Illegal gun possession and use have put many communities at risk for increased violence,” said Sheriff Fuller, Kalamazoo County. “Through the implementation of Governor Whitmer’s Operation Safe Neighborhoods we have seen an inspiring decrease in illegal gun possession. The program has led to charges being brought against individuals who had no business carrying or possessing firearms. Through coordinated team efforts check-ins with felony offenders have led to drugs, guns, and ammunition confiscations. Today our neighborhoods are safer with the removal of 950 guns directly connected to this operation. Everyday your state and local leaders are working with our communities to develop new commonsense ways of making our world safer. As Sheriff and member of the State Gun Violence Prevention Task Force I recognize and appreciate when smart thinking saves lives and reduces community stress.”
“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Whitmer. “That’s why I’m proud Operation Safe Neighborhoods has taken nearly 950 illegal guns off the street, making real progress to protect our communities and prevent violence before it happens. Together, let’s keep working across the aisle to protect communities, hold criminals accountable, and build a Michigan where every Michigander feels safe at home, school, and work.”
“Removing illegal firearms from our streets saves lives and gives families peace of mind,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “With nearly 950 guns out of hands that shouldn’t have them, Operation Safe Neighborhoods is one of the many ways we’re working to build safer, more resilient communities, especially in neighborhoods that have been historically overlooked. We will keep showing up to prevent gun violence, save lives, and protect Michigan families.”
Operation Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide crackdown on crime aimed at reducing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess a gun due to prior criminal history.
“By removing firearms from those who are legally prohibited from possessing them, Operation Safe Neighborhoods is helping to prevent violence and protect our neighbors,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police. “This program is one part of a comprehensive approach to violence prevention in our state, which also includes efforts such as our Youth Violence Prevention Summits, statewide access to free gun locks, and efforts to ensure Michiganders know they can ‘Stop a Plot’ by paying attention to the warning signs of violence and reporting them to law enforcement.”
“The vigilance and commitment of our MDOC agents and law enforcement partners continue to produce real results in protecting the public,” said Director Heidi E. Washington, Michigan Department of Corrections. “Operation Safe Neighborhoods not only removes illegal guns off the street, but this initiative has also led to the discovery and confiscation of illicit drugs and other dangerous weapons such as pipe bombs. We will continue to hold returning residents accountable and assist in the prosecution for those found breaking the terms of their supervision.”
“Illegal gun possession and use have put many communities at risk for increased violence,” said Sheriff Fuller, Kalamazoo County. “Through the implementation of Governor Whitmer’s Operation Safe Neighborhoods we have seen an inspiring decrease in illegal gun possession. The program has led to charges being brought against individuals who had no business carrying or possessing firearms. Through coordinated team efforts check-ins with felony offenders have led to drugs, guns, and ammunition confiscations. Today our neighborhoods are safer with the removal of 950 guns directly connected to this operation. Everyday your state and local leaders are working with our communities to develop new commonsense ways of making our world safer. As Sheriff and member of the State Gun Violence Prevention Task Force I recognize and appreciate when smart thinking saves lives and reduces community stress.”
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