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Seattle Tests Focused Deterrence for Gun Violence | Seattle News
Seattle’s tackling gun violence with a bold new plan: partnering with the National Network for Safe Communities for a two-year “focused deterrence” trial, proven to slash shootings by 40-60% in cities like Baltimore and Boston. The strategy blends smart policing with social services and community engagement, targeting a small group of offenders while lifting up neighborhoods — a model tested since the 90s in Oakland and New Orleans. It aligns with past audits calling for smarter, data-driven interventions. But critics raise red flags: could it over-rely on law enforcement, erode trust, or…
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