Seeking fresh ideas to tackle spike in violence, Trenton mayor starts public safety advisory panel

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Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora announced Monday the creation of an advisory committee to formalize relationships between city officials, community members and residents about crime and other public safety matters. The mayor says the 11-member body is the largest public safety advisory committee in the state. His administration named it the CHANGE Committee (for Citizens’ Health And Neighborhood Growth Engagement). Among the members are clergy, activists and business owners. They will meet monthly, report to the mayor every six months, and seek short-term and long-term solutions for public safety …