In England and Scotland, hundreds of congregations have partnered with local police departments in innovative public safety initiatives — with impressive results. A smaller number of churches in the U.S. have embraced this sort of mission, but for those who have, efforts are paying off. The violent crime rate is down and trust between cops and community residents — even in this era of high-vis
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Crime-Fighter Churches
Could your church help reduce crime in your community? The evidence says yes.
This story is from Common Good issue 03.