Michael Howie

GARY — The Gary Police Department this week wrapped up a 4-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance, ending a program that the city says is responsible for bringing violent crime down significantly and that has set the city up for continuing improvement moving forward.

The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) was designed to help communities address violent crime through federal resources and strategies tested over time. Originally a 3-year commitment, Gary's positive direction in 2024 led to a 1-year extension.

From 2023 to 2024, homicides dropped by 23% and nonfatal shootings decreased by 10%, the city said, and investigations led to charges being filed in 77% of its homicides during that time, a higher rate than the nationa

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