Having seen a 11% decrease in overall crime and an almost 20% reduction in violent crime during his five years in office, Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham spoke with WTOP about his department's focus for 2026 and the many factors that contribute to a safe community.

"Violence begets violence. And a lack of violence begets a lack of violence," says Erin Dalton, Allegheny County's Director of Human Services.

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver leaders are celebrating the city recording near-record low homicide rates this year, marking only the third time rates have been this low in 35 years.