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Aug 25, 2025
Gun violence in Racine down nearly 80% year-over-year

As of June 2025, gun violence in Racine is down nearly 80% compared to this time last year. Nine people...

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Aug 25, 2025
Vigil honoring victims of violence recognizes improving trends in Racine; 4 homicides in 2024 compared to 13 in 2023

On Sunday, Dec.8 2025, a candlelight vigil was held to honor members of the Racine community impacted by violence, hosted...

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Aug 25, 2025
Racine providing grants to local crime reduction programs

The Racine Department of Community Safety is offering to help fund local programs that focus on crime and violence reduction...

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Aug 27, 2025
Free gun locks now available from public health vending machines

Racine residents can now pick up free gun locks at public health vending machines around the city, resulting from a...

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About the Department

Our Mission

Establish Common Ground

To develop a shared understanding of Community Safety through the lens of public health and social benefit.

Assemble Collective Strengths

To leverage City resources and relationships toward creating safe environments to live, learn, work and play, building a strong, successful community.

Innovate Through Insight and Intervention

To improve safety and quality of life for Racine residents by using evidence-informed, community-driven interventions to reduce instances of community violence.

 

Our Values

Empathy — We listen, learn and share insights with the community to inspire empathy, understanding and collaboration among our diverse population.

Resilience — Through all challenges, we stay focused on the positive impact we can make for Racine’s communities and residents.

Ingenuity — We approach community challenges and inspire positive change through unconventional, innovative thinking and action.

Collaboration — We aim to pool the collective talents and abilities in Racine’s diverse agencies, departments, community groups and businesses — driving impactful outcomes for our communities.

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