Politics & Government

Data Shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" Has Been Successful In Its First 90 Days

The city released new statistics from the operation's first 90 days, which show calls about guns dropped 38% from the same time last year.

Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander (CBS)

January 31, 2023

New data is out on the latest crime-fighting strategy in Minneapolis.

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City officials say "Operation Endeavor," which was launched last fall, uses a new method to analyze daily crime data to figure out where officers are needed most.

Local leaders say it's working. The city released new statistics from the operation's first 90 days, which show calls about guns dropped 38% from the same time last year. The number of gunshot wound victims dropped about 30%, and carjackings are down about 65%.

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