U.S President urges states to use American Rescue Plan to fight crime

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 13, 2022 | 10:47 AM GMT

U.S President has urged states and local leaders on Friday, to make greater use of money from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to fight crime.

The White House said, “Biden wants communities to put more police officers on the beat, with the resources, training and accountability they need to engage in effective community policing.

“He will then deliver remarks in the Rose Garden noting state and local leaders who are using American Rescue Plan funding for safety measures and call on other state and local leaders to make similar investments quickly.

“President Biden believes that the surge in gun violence that has affected communities across the country over the last year and a half is unacceptable and his administration is moving decisively to act with a government approach as we enter the summer months when cities typically experience a spike in violence.”

Biden will meet Friday with local elected officials, chiefs of police and a community violence intervention expert from cities across America that have used rescue funds to help fight crime.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.