Editorial: Progress in fighting crime – WBAL TV Baltimore

>> THIS IS A WBAL-TV 11 EDITORIAL WITH DAN JOERRES. >> ON THE HEELS OF ANOTHER VIOLENT WEEKEND IN BALTIMORE CITY, SOME GOOD NEWS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME. THIS WEEK, THE MAYORS AND OFF -- THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED THE 12 PEOPLE LINKED TO THE PRINCESS PLAZA SOCIAL NETWORKING WEST BALTIMORE, A GROUP OF DRUG DEALERS AND VIOLENCE, THE TWO MONTH-LONG LONG INVESTIGATION IS PART OF A GROUP REDUCTION STRATEGY INTRODUCED BY OFFICIALS. WE ARE WELL AWARE OF THE REPUTATION REGARDING CRIME. NOW, WE HAVE REASON FOR HOPE. THESE ARRESTS SO -- SHOWED THAT WE HAVE A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AND WE APPLAUD THE STEPS WERE TAKING TO MAKE STREETS SAFER. THIS IS JUST ONE COMPONENT TO MAKING OUR CITY A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THERES WORK TO BE DONE. WE MUST DO OUR PART. IT TAKES ALL OF US. WHETHER GETTING INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE SIMPLY KEEPING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS CLEAN. IT IS ALL HANDS ON DECK. BUT BE ON ITS. -- LETS BE HONEST. THIS WILL NOT PUT A DENT IN THE EPIDEMIC, BUT THIS INVESTIGATION WILL BE SWIFT, AND IT SHOWS PROGRESS. THAT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGING TO ALL OF US. AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT WILL TAKE ALL OF US TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ABOUT OUR CITY AND BUILD A BETTER BALTIMORE.

Editorial: Progress in fighting crime

Updated: 9:22 AM EDT Aug 25, 2022

On the heels of another violent weekend in Baltimore City, some good news in the fight against crime.This week, the mayor's office announced the arrest of 12 people, including two teenaged boys, linked to the so-called Princess Plaza social network in west Baltimore -- a group authorities say sold drugs and were involved in violence.The two-month-long investigation was part of the group violence reduction strategy plan introduced by city officials.We all are well aware of the city's reputation regarding crime. But now, we have reason for hope.These arrests show the commitment City Hall has to improving public safety, and we applaud city officials on the steps they are taking to make our streets safer. This is just one component to making our city a safe place to live, work and play.There is still more work to be done. And we must do our part.It takes all of us: Whether it's getting involved in community events or simply keeping your neighborhood clean. Its all hands on deck.Let's be honest, this week's arrests won't put a dent in the violent crime epidemic in Baltimore City. But the investigation into the 12 arrests was swift and shows progress. And that should be encouraging to us all.At the end of the day, it will take all of us to change the narrative about our city and building a better Baltimore.

On the heels of another violent weekend in Baltimore City, some good news in the fight against crime.

This week, the mayor's office announced the arrest of 12 people, including two teenaged boys, linked to the so-called Princess Plaza social network in west Baltimore -- a group authorities say sold drugs and were involved in violence.

The two-month-long investigation was part of the group violence reduction strategy plan introduced by city officials.

We all are well aware of the city's reputation regarding crime. But now, we have reason for hope.

These arrests show the commitment City Hall has to improving public safety, and we applaud city officials on the steps they are taking to make our streets safer. This is just one component to making our city a safe place to live, work and play.

There is still more work to be done. And we must do our part.

It takes all of us: Whether it's getting involved in community events or simply keeping your neighborhood clean. Its all hands on deck.

Let's be honest, this week's arrests won't put a dent in the violent crime epidemic in Baltimore City. But the investigation into the 12 arrests was swift and shows progress. And that should be encouraging to us all.

At the end of the day, it will take all of us to change the narrative about our city and building a better Baltimore.

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