violence prevention

New Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon says the city deserves a police department that communicates openly, acts with integrity, and earns the public’s trust. A Peoria native who’s been on the force for more than 25 years, Dixon is in his first week of leading the department following his recent promotion.

New Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon affirmed his dedication to the city and commitment to transparency and accountability in taking his oath of office Friday at City Hall.

Community leaders participating in a conversation about ways to assist victims of criminal violence highlighted the need for support services, advocacy programs, and an examination of the root causes of crime.

An accomplished health educator and community advocate arrived in Peoria this week to discuss advances in medical simulation and its uses as a tool for social innovation.

A new march event planned for Saturday in Peoria aims to raise awareness of community involvement in efforts to prevent violence.

The nonprofit will build a new headquarters at 100 NE Randolph Ave. in Peoria. The site was donated by OSF Medical Group.

In July, it will be two years since the Peoria City/County Health Department first took up the funding for Cure Violence, a nonprofit emphasizing communication and intervention to end gun violence.

Nearly two years after taking on the cost to fund a pre-assessment passed on by a divided city council, the Peoria City/County Health Department is searching for the first employees for the Cure Violence initiative.

The City of Peoria is putting the remainder of its American Rescue Plan Act funding awarded during COVID to work in violence prevention through environmental design.

Last summer, the city awarded $1.5 million in violence prevention grants to six initiatives, and the 2024 budget includes another $700,000 for additional efforts to deter violent crime.