On June 7th, we issued a proposed rule to clarify that pistols equipped with certain stabilizing braces are subject to the same statutory restrictions as easily concealable, short-barreled rifles. On May 7th, we issued a proposed rule to help address the proliferation of ghost guns. And so the Department is delivering on the promises we made here at the White House in April. We know that an effective violent crime reduction strategy must also address the illegal trafficking of firearms and focus on keeping guns out of the wrong hands.
That includes funding for technology and equipment for courts to address the backlog of cases and enhance access to justice. The Department has grant funding available to help cities resume court operations and services that were curtailed during the COVID-19 pandemic. And I’m hoping that you will get together with us so that we can spread those across the country - as well, of course, funding your own.Ī properly functioning criminal justice system is essential to our efforts, as well. The Justice Department has available over $1 billion in funding through over a dozen grant programs that can be used to support evidence-based, community violence intervention strategies.Īnd I want to say that’s what I found particularly useful in our discussion just a few minutes ago - was the fact that there are such evidence-based programs available. The Department is also strengthening our Project Safe Neighborhoods - our cornerstone initiative that brings together law enforcement and community stakeholders to develop solutions to pressing violent crime problems.Ĭommunity-led efforts are vital to preventing violence before it occurs. And the law enforcement components of the Department are making enhanced resources available to help prevent and disrupt violent crime, and to focus on the most dangerous, most violent offenders. attorney’s offices is working with its local partners to establish an immediate plan to address the spike in violent crime that typically occurs during the summer. Core to our strategy is targeted support of the critical work that you will be doing in the weeks and months ahead.Įvery one of our U.S. Now, we know that the lion’s share of violent crime reduction work is shouldered by our state, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement partners. This strategy is built around four principles: setting strategic enforcement priorities fostering trust with and earning legitimacy in our communities investing in community-based prevention and intervention programs and measuring the results of these efforts through a decrease in violent crime, not merely by arrests and convictions, as if they were ends in themselves. That is why, last month, the Justice Department launched a comprehensive violent crime reduction strategy. As our participants in today’s roundtable have noted, the increase in violent crime in 2020 and early 2021 is deeply troubling. I’m glad the President brought us together today to discuss a subject of such importance to the public we serve. Protecting our communities from violent crime is a top priority for the Department of Justice and one of our most important responsibilities. It’s good to be here with you, and with local elected and community leaders, and with representatives of law enforcement. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””ĪTTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND: Good afternoon, Mr.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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