Summary
Police Chief Litwin told the Commission that violent crime is up year over year and above the five-year average — but the driver is aggravated assaults, most of them domestic situations that happen behind closed doors. Commissioner Morgan wants to work with the chief on targeted resources and prevention.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents if the department and community partners can intervene earlier in domestic violence situations.
Victims of domestic violence, whose situations often escalate before police are called.
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