Proposed Bi-Annual Report on Violence Prevention Ceasefire Program

Original title: Subject: Department Of Violence Prevention Ceasefire Information Report From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Department Of Violence Prevention To Include The Activities And Fidelity To The Ceasefire Model; On The July 14, 2026 Public Safety Committee Agenda.

Record date · September 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Councilmember Wang has proposed that the Department of Violence Prevention provide a bi-annual report on its activities and adherence to the 'Ceasefire' violence reduction model. This proposal is scheduled for discussion at the July 14, 2026, Public Safety Committee meeting.

Why it matters

This action establishes a formal oversight mechanism for the Department of Violence Prevention, requiring them to report on their operational strategies and program effectiveness to the City Council twice a year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Violence Prevention

The department is required to prepare and submit bi-annual reports on its activities and model fidelity.

Directly affected

Public Safety Committee

The committee is tasked with receiving and reviewing the bi-annual reports.

Key Facts

Councilmember Wang introduced a proposal for the Department of Violence Prevention to submit bi-annual informational reports.
The reports must detail the department's activities and its fidelity to the 'Ceasefire' violence prevention model.
The proposal is currently assigned to the Public Safety Committee.
The item is scheduled for the Public Safety Committee agenda on July 14, 2026.

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The file number for this legislative item is 26-0703.
The proposal was introduced on May 13, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Ceasefire' model?

The document does not define the model, but it refers to it as the framework the Department of Violence Prevention is expected to follow and report on.

Will the public be able to see these reports?

The document specifies that the report is an '' to be received by the Public Safety Committee, which typically holds public meetings.

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