The pilot program includes mentoring, job training, conflict resolution between rival gang members and therapy Source: Police Updates N.Y. program plans to pay up to 0 a week to gang members who avoid violent crime

Chief Eric Smith says he is in favor of juveniles facing more consequences and having a stronger juvenile justice system Source: Police Updates Orlando police chief highlights violent crime reduction, wants harsher penalties for youth in gang crimes

Mayor Adams uses takedown as a rebuttal to the ‘defund’ movement and calls out officials seeking to reduce the NYPD budget Source: Police Updates NYC DA: 23 indictments and 16 arrests in Queens gang takedown