The Prohibited Firearms Possessors Initiative Targets Louisville Sluggers' Players Who've Been Penalized Repeatedly.
As reported by Spectrum News 1:
The city of Louisville is sharing a new effort to combat gun violence in the city. This new initiative, called the Prohibited Firearms Possessors Initiative, or PFP, brings together law enforcement, prosecutors and federal partners to identify and work together to address repeat gun offenders.
“It’s simply unacceptable. How many people in Louisville are mourning the loss of a child, a parent, a friend to gun violence? I know firsthand the devastation that gun violence can cause far too much impact on our city,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville.
According to data from the Louisville Metro Police Department, last year homicides were down by 16% compared to 2021. During that same two-year period, there was also a 38% decrease in non-fatal shootings. Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel says despite some progress and reduction in the numbers, there is still more to be done.
“CID (Criminal Interdiction Division) alone saw about 300 firearms last year. Many of those guns were stolen or in possession of convicted felons. Last year, we reduced nonfatal shootings by 8%, and we continue to show a reduction in our homicide numbers,” said Gwinn-Villaroel.
Louisville Metro Police Department Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Crowell says this PFP focuses on confronting the specific individuals who are disproportionately driving violence in the Louisville community.
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