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American Black Journal
Detroit Police record a drop in violent crimes during 2023
Season 52
Episode 3
The city of Detroit saw a decrease in violent crimes in 2023. Host Stephen Henderson examines the 2023 crime data from the Detroit Police Department with Detroit Police Chief James White. They talk about the strategies that contributed to the reduction in homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings compared to 2022.
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