President Biden To Announce Crime Prevention Plan

Today, President Biden is set to announce a comprehensive strategy on violent crime prevention. During the speech this afternoon at the White House, Biden is expected to address recent spikes in shootings, armed robberies and vicious assaults. Before the speech he will meet with state and local leaders. According to officials, Biden plans to sign executive actions with a focus on tamping down gun crimes while calling on Congress to take steps to enact new gun control laws. Biden’s plan will rely on using ‘American Rescue Plan’ dollars for more flexible applications including hiring law enforcement above pre-pandemic levels or using the funds toward community violence intervention programs.

Biden is also set to press Congress to confirm David Chipman as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to the White House, the President’s plan will focus on 5 main pillars including stem the flow of firearms used to commit violence, including by holding rogue firearms dealers accountable for violating federal laws; support local law enforcement with federal tools and resources; invest in evidence-based community violence interventions; expanding summer programming, employment opportunities, and more.