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The number of violent crimes has decreased in Winston-Salem

SARAH SOWERS, WXII 12 NEWS. THANK YOU. VIOLENT CRIME IN WINSTON-SALEM HAS DECLINED THIS YEAR. TODAY, 35 OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM WINSTON-SALEM AND FORSYTH COUNTY ARE GATHERING FOR A ROUNDTABLE TO TALK ABOUT HOW THEY ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE CRIME. MAYOR ALLEN IS INVOLVED AND U.S. MARSHAL KATRINA THOMPSON IS TALKING ABOUT SUCCESSES IN GETTING INDIVIDUALS AWAY FROM DISPUTES. THE CHIEF HAS TALKED ABOUT JUST TURNING AROUND AND WALKING AWAY TO AVOID VIOLENT CONFLICT. AND THAT COULD JUST BE IN PERSONAL ONE-ON-ONE CONTACT, ON FOOT, OR IN A VEHICLE. IF YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. WALK AWAY. THEY ATTRIBUTE THE DECREASE IN CRIME TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH SPORTS CAMPS, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH

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In Winston-Salem, violent crime is down in 2024. On Thursday, 35 officials and community members from Winston-Salem and Forsyth County gathered for a roundtable discussion to talk about how they are working together to bring crime down. Top StoriesDavie County man charged with murder after body found in vehicle, officials sayRossen Reports: Severe weather emergency; can you afford home damage?Francine makes landfall as Category 2 hurricane, weakening over LouisianaClick here for the latest interesting newsMayor Allen Joines and U.S. Marshal Catrina Thompson spoke about successes that come from individuals avoiding confrontations. Thompson said, “The chief has talked about turning around and just walking away to avoid violent conflict. And that can also be just in face-to-face contact, in person, on foot or in a vehicle when it comes to aggressive driving. Go away.”Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThey attributed the drop in crime to community partners who support students through sports camps, extracurricular activities and mental health resources, such as the Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team.Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |BREAKING STORIES

In Winston-Salem, violent crime decreased in 2024.

On Thursday, 35 officials and community members from Winston-Salem and Forsyth County met for a roundtable discussion to discuss how they are working together to reduce crime.

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Mayor Allen Joines and U.S. Marshal Catrina Thompson spoke about the successes that come from individuals withdrawing from confrontations.

Thompson said, “The chief talked about turning around and just walking away to avoid violent confrontations. And that can only be done in face-to-face contact, in person, on foot or in a vehicle when it comes to aggressive driving. Walk away.”

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They attributed the drop in crime to community partners who support students through sports camps, extracurricular activities and mental health resources such as the Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team.

Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by following the WXII app here.

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