DETROIT – Violent crimes in Detroit, Flint and Saginaw decreased in 2015 by double digits, according to an annual crime report released Tuesday by the FBI.
The report shows that the violent crime rate was reduced by 18.1 percent in Saginaw, 14.3 percent in Flint and 13 percent in Detroit.
Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
"I commend the state police and their partners in reinventing public safety in our state," Gov. Rick Snyder said. "Michigan will only reach its full potential when the problem of violent crime is addressed in every city. The data just released by the FBI shows that the Secure Cities Partnership and the focus on ‘smart justice’ is making a significant, positive impact in our efforts to prevent crime and keep all Michiganders safe."
Michigan’s Secure Cities Partnership initiative was designed in 2012 by Michigan State Police to address crime through a comprehensive system that recognizes the connection between enforcement and community engagement. All three cities are a part of the initiative.
"We are pleased to see that our proactive policing efforts are making a positive difference in reducing violent crime impacting Michigan citizens," said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP. "By working together with our community and public safety partners, we will continue to reduce violent crime and protect the citizens we serve."
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MSP expanded the Secure Cities Partnership initiative in 2012 to six additional communities: Benton Harbor, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park, Inkster and Muskegon Heights.