Summary
City and county officials presented comprehensive recommendations from a June 2026 gun violence summit, focusing on focused deterrence, street outreach, and place-based interventions. The plan aims to reduce homicides and shootings by 10% annually by targeting high-risk individuals and coordinating agency efforts.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires dedicated staffing and potential new funding for community violence intervention programs.
Durham residents living in high-crime neighborhoods and individuals at acute risk of gun violence.
Individuals actively engaged in violent criminal disputes who fail to accept intervention support.
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Board of County Commissioners — September 8, 2026
City and county officials presented comprehensive recommendations from a June 2026 gun violence summit, focusing on focused deterrence, street outreach, and place-based interventions. The plan aims to reduce homicides and shootings by 10% annually by targeting high-risk individuals and coordinating agency efforts.
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