Racine residents can now pick up free gun locks at public health vending machines around the city, resulting from a partnership between the Racine Public Health Department and the Racine Department of Community Safety.
The Racine Department of Community Safety is offering to help fund local programs that focus on crime and violence reduction through a city grant program.
On Sunday, Dec.8 2025, a candlelight vigil was held to honor members of the Racine community impacted by violence, hosted by the City of Racine’s Department of Community Safety.
As of June 2025, gun violence in Racine is down nearly 80% compared to this time last year. Nine people have been struck by gunfire, compared to 42 during the same period in 2024
