In a bid to make Knoxville safer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee has implemented the Smart on Crime Initiative. The initiative, launched in early 2013, aims to ensure federal laws are enforced more fairly and efficiently, particularly in an era of reduced budgets.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Smart on Crime Initiative focuses on five key goals: to devote finite resources to the most important law enforcement priorities, to promote fairer enforcement of the laws and alleviate disparate impacts of the criminal justice system, to ensure just punishments for low-level, nonviolent offenders, to bolster prevention and reentry efforts to deter crime and reduce recidivism, and to strengthen protections for vulnerable populations.
On Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, the local Smart on Crime Initiative kicked off with a Community Resource Expo in Chattanooga, Tenn. The event was attended by U.S. Probation Office Chief, Tony Anderson, and his staff, as well as representatives from various community service providers, including Behind the Bars, BlueCross BlueShield, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and others.
The Community Resource Expo aimed to provide federal ex-offenders with the necessary resources to successfully re-enter the community and reduce recidivism. The event featured a partnership with community service providers who offered services such as job training, mental health counseling, and education.
The Smart on Crime Initiative is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and community service providers to make the community safer through smart and tough crime prevention. TechTown, a technology and entrepreneurial learning center, provided space for the event, while Southern Star, a local Chattanooga-based restaurant, donated full-catering services.
Similar events are scheduled for Knoxville and Johnson City, Tennessee this week, as part of the Smart on Crime Initiative. The initiative aims to tackle crime and recidivism in the community by providing ex-offenders with the necessary resources to successfully re-enter society.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is committed to making the community safer through the Smart on Crime Initiative. By working together with community service providers, the initiative aims to reduce recidivism and make the community a safer place for all.
The Smart on Crime Initiative is a positive step towards reducing crime and recidivism in the community. By providing ex-offenders with the necessary resources to successfully re-enter society, the initiative aims to make the community a safer place for all.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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