9/2/22 - Operation: Safe Neighborhoods

The Governor announces a new initiative that will work to help combat gun violence in the state.

LANSING, Mich. — On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new efforts are in the works to help combat gun violence in our state.

Operation: Safe Neighborhoods will work to remove illegal firearms from streets and those with a criminal history.

“As a former prosecutor, public safety is a top priority for me. Michiganders deserve to feel safe as they go to work, drop their kids off at school, or run errands in their neighborhoods,” says Governor Whitmer. “We are working with law enforcement and state and local officials to prevent gun violence in Michigan in the wake of recent shootings. This year, I signed a budget into law to send local governments more money than they’ve received at any point in the last 20 years, including to hire and support additional police officers.” “Let’s work together to protect public safety, reduce crime, and get illegal guns off the street,” Gov. Whitmer adds.

The Department of Corrections partnered with law enforcement to perform broader checks on people who are on parole or probation.