Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Reduce Crime, Gun Violence

KALAMAZOO, - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing Michigan state departments and law enforcement agencies to utilize federal resources from the recently passed Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce crime and gun violence. This action follows a roundtable discussion the governor held with members of the law enforcement community, parents, students, and faith leaders on how to stop violence and hold criminals accountable for committing violent crimes.

"As a former prosecutor, public safety is a top priority for me," said Governor Whitmer. "But today, fa...