A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8100-0111 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the Office of Grants and Research Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative annual report for fiscal year 2026

This bill is a procedural communication that submits the annual report for the Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative for fiscal year 2026 to the state legislature. The initiative, administered by the Office of Grants and Research, provides one-time funding to local communities to combat gang violence through regional, multi-agency strategies. Eligible applicants must demonstrate high levels of youth violence in their area and commit to a 25 percent financial match from municipal or private sources. The report details how grant funds were distributed to support prevention programs, law enforcement coordination, and reintegration efforts for formerly incarcerated individuals.