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Lansing police chief details ongoing violent crime initiative

Lansing Police continue investigating a string of recent shootings. Over the course of eight days in August, the city logged nine shootings. Lansing Police Chief Michael Yankowski has referred to the shootings as an anomaly, especially since department data show double digit decreases in both violent crime and homicides from 2013 to this year.How is the city’s “Violent Crime Initiative” working?

Current State speaks with Lansing Police Chief Mike Yankowski about the LPD’s anti-crime effort and other developments.

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