Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Gang Summit Partners to Announce Ongoing Collaborations to Combat Youth and Gang Violence

WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives from the City’s Violence Prevention Task Force, Sheriff’s Department, Police Department, District Attorney’s Office and Court Probation Department

WHAT: Announcement on ongoing collaborations to combat youth and gang violence in Springfield

WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Springfield City Hall – City Council Chambers

BACKGROUND

In July, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno hosted a gang summit at Springfield City Hall with representatives from the Mayor’s Violence Prevention Task Force, Sheriff’s Department, Police Department and District Attorney’s Office. The Mayor has also been meeting weekly with representatives from the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshall’s Office, State Police, DEA, DYS, School Department, Law Department, Attorney General’s Office and the Court’s Probation Department to discuss ongoing strategies for combating youth and gang violence. Tuesday’s press event will announce some of the collaborative initiatives that have been taking place.

CONTACT:
Tom Walsh
Communications Director
Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
TWalsh@springfieldcityhall.com
Tel: (413) 787-6109