Update on City Violence Prevention Programs

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 requested a report on the city's 'Ceasefire' program, which is a strategy that uses community outreach and law enforcement to reduce gun violence. The Department of Violence Prevention will present this update to the Public Safety Committee to show how well the program is following its intended goals.

Why it matters

This report helps the public understand if the city's violence reduction efforts are working as planned.

Key Facts

The Department of Violence Prevention must provide a progress report twice a year.
The report will be reviewed by the Public Safety Committee on July 14, 2026.
The update focuses on the 'Ceasefire' model, a specific approach to stopping gun violence.