FY24 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Legislative Report

This report details the allocation of $2 million in state funding for the FY24 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative, which targets gang violence, illegal firearms, and narcotics issues. The money is distributed to District Attorney offices and the Massachusetts State Police, with specific requirements that a portion of the funds be used for prevention and youth programs while the majority supports enforcement. Sixteen applications were reviewed and all were approved, allowing the selected communities to implement their proposed safety strategies based on local needs assessments.