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Emerging Crime Trends

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February 13, 2025

Police, Pastors, & People: A Community-Based Crime Initiative

On February 13, 2025, Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious joined Houston City Council Member Willie Davis and partners to address growing community concerns regarding crime. At this event, Council Member Willie Davis announced the “Police, Pastors, & People” Initiative that will have a focus on strengthening the collaboration between law enforcement, faith leaders, and community stakeholders.

The Glenda Gordy Research Center team provided Council Member Willie Davis a report on Houston Violent Crime Data that was presented at the press announcement and used in creating this initiative.

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As a solution-focused organization, we are extremely proud to be an active partner of this endeavor.