Winston-Salem homicides on the decline from record year in 2023
Police say they're also seeing improvement in how residents are peacefully resolving issues and reporting disputes to police before they become violent.
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Greensboro sees drop in homicides after record 74 in 2023
Greensboro Police Capt. Ashley Brown says one of the reasons for the decline is stronger partnerships — everything from federal agencies to local anti-violence organizations.
Violent crime rates are declining in High Point
New numbers from High Point Police Department data analysts show reductions in crime in several key areas.
Greensboro Police Chief Says Violent Crime Trending Downward
Greensboro's top police official says that while violent crime in the city is on a downward trend, there is more work to be done.
Cops Say Low Morale And Department Scrutiny Are Driving Them Away From The Job
The mass exodus comes at a delicate time for many communities large and small as violent crime is on the rise and recruitment remains difficult.
Greensboro Considers Nightlife Safety Ordinance, Seeks Public Input
The city of Greensboro is asking for input on a new security ordinance that would focus on nightlife safety issues.
Greensboro City Council Approves Pay Raises For Police Officers
The Greensboro Police Department is getting a boost from city leaders to help address a surge in violent crime in the community.
Greensboro Chief Says Public Effort Needed To Curb Spike In Violence
Greensboro Police Chief Brian James is offering a blunt assessment of how things have gone during his tenure, including a rise in homicides.
There's A Continued Uptick In Violent Crime, According To Federal Survey
The federal government on Tuesday released the annual National Crime Victimization Survey. The 2018 data show a big jump in reports of sexual assault and rape.