PSC Backup-Item #3- Power Point on Gun Violence Prevention-Greenwalt — original pdf
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Public Safety Commission Meeting Gun Violence Prevention Update Austin Police Department Monday, November 7th, 2022 Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief Topics • Austin Firearm Statistics 2017 – 10/2022 • 2021 Austin PD Violence Intervention Program (VIP) • Gun Surrender Operation – 10/25/2022 Part 1 Violent Offenses Involving a Gun Since 2017, there have been over 7,500 violent crimes committed using firearms and that number has been trending significantly upwards each year. *Includes: • Aggravated Assault • Murder • Rape • Robbery Gun Lost/Stolen by Year - Citywide The number of lost/stolen guns per years is trending upwards. Gun Theft From Vehicle vs. Residence The number of guns stolen from vehicles is trending upwards and down for residences. Total Guns Recovered by Year - Citywide The number of recovered guns per year is trending downwards. 2021 Violence Intervention Program (VIP) • The goal of the VIP was straightforward: reduce gun violence through collaborative partnerships that focused on habitual, violent offenders committing crimes with firearms. Offenders were primarily nominated for inclusion by Violent Crime investigators, proactively tracked and targeted by Organized Crime personnel, and reviewed for prioritized or enhanced prosecution by designated prosecutorial liaisons. • The VIP was initially slated to run from April 16, 2021 to August 31, 2021, but was later extended through the end of October 2021. Gun Surrender Program • Tuesday Oct 25th from 3pm-8pm, the Austin Police Department participated in a “Gun Surrender” operation at the East Substation. The three objectives of the program are: • Promote responsible gun ownership • Engage in a gun safety educational campaign • Provide a “no questions asked” pathway to voluntarily relinquishing guns for those who no longer wish to possess them. • TOTAL Guns Surrendered = 11 Firearms • Hand guns = 6 Pistols, 3 Revolvers • Long Guns = 2 Shotguns *3000 rounds of ammunition - .22, 9MM, .45, .357, Shotgun and Hunting ammunition Questions? Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt #4647 Phone: 512-974-5610 Email: Jeff.Greenwalt@austintexas.gov