In a move to address escalating violent crime, the Antioch Police Department plans to offer double pay for officers working additional shifts in high-violence areas.
The funding for this initiative is part of a $500,000 budget for gun violence reduction, which aims to bring long-term help from external law enforcement.
Antioch is working on an agreement with other agencies to strategize how to tackle the string of gun violence, particularly in areas like the Sycamore corridor.
The escalation of violence, including 15 shootings recorded in September, has prompted the city to seek immediate and effective measures to enhance public safety.
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