City of New Haven - File #: LM-2023-0047

• File #: LM-2023-0047
• Version: 2
• Name: Order -Workshop Strategies on Gun Violence & Crime
• Type: Order
• Status: Miscellaneous
• File created: 1/27/2023
• In control: Board of Alders
• Final action: 12/15/2025
• Title: ORDER CALLING FOR A WORKSHOP WITH NEW HAVEN POLICE CHIEF AND THE DISTRICT MANAGERS, MEMBERS OF THEIR TEAM AND ALL RELEVANT OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND ANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AIMED AT REDUCING CRIME.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/15/2025	2	Board of Alders	Discharged From Committee
3/21/2023	2	Public Safety Committee	No Action
2/6/2023	2	Board of Alders	Referred

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ORDER CALLING FOR A WORKSHOP WITH NEW HAVEN POLICE CHIEF AND THE DISTRICT MANAGERS, MEMBERS OF THEIR TEAM AND ALL RELEVANT OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND ANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AIMED AT REDUCING CRIME.

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WHEREAS: There has been an increase in crime in New Haven, including, homicides, property crimes, and drug related crimes; and

WHEREAS: there were 49 homicides reported in New Haven, since 2021, 2022 and 2023; and

WHEREAS:  it is urgent that local elected leaders make all efforts to establish clear communication with the police department and other agencies to combat and reduce crime in our city; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that a workshop is held with the New Haven Police Chief, the district managers, members of their team and all relevant officials to discuss reporting on whether the City has sufficient police personnel, strategies for retention of police officers; any new technological developments and initiatives targeted at reducing crime.

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED at any other relevant entities deemed necessary to be invited to attend the workshop to access all efforts made to address this critical issue.