I want to applaud @POTUS for taking another step toward reducing gun violence and making our communities safer. This Executive Order will increase the number of background checks conducted before a firearm sale takes place. #endgunviolence
https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1635747633359900672
The EO will also keep more guns out of dangerous hands by increasing the effective use of “red flag” laws, strengthening efforts to hold the gun industry accountable, and accelerating law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend the shooters menacing our communities.
Baltimore has something to say about tackling the issue of gun violence. In 2022, we seized more guns than in any other year since 2014. Notably, 2600 weapons were seized, including 485 ghost guns. Homicides are down 23% and non-fatal shootings are down 26% year over year.
Our comprehensive approach to #PublicSafety is the reason for these results. Through our partnerships with BPD and MONSE, the Community Violence Intervention Ecosystem – GVRS and CVI – has saved lives, and we will continue to do all we can to make our communities safer.
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