After recent reports and multiple failed meeting attempts, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates says he and his office plan to cut direct ties with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and any coordination regarding the Group Violence Reduction Strategy.

Bates shared his grievances in a multi-paged letter with data and evidence he shared to support claims made.

Bates stated that the Safe Streets program has a lack of transparency and communication with offices and victims.

Bates said his office will continue to work with the mayor’s office and Baltimore Police Department, but will not “directly coordinate with MONSE within the framework of GVRS or any other matters.”

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He also cited a report from Baltimore’s Office of Inspector General, wh

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