One Dem mayor pushed back on Defund the Police -- and his citizens are safer for it

Wilmington was once known as ‘Murder Town USA’ nearly a decade ago but has come a long way from the unappealing title.

They have bounced back, and city and police officials, along with the Mayor Purzycki, credit their support for the Wilmington police.

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In a column released by Fox News digital, it stated:

“[Wilmington] has seen a 50% reduction in murders compared to the record high in 2021, according to statistics provided to Fox News Digital by the Wilmington Police Department.”

It continued:

“There has also been a 25% reduction in shooting incidents and shooting victims, and a 16% reduction in overall Part 1 crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault and felony theft, the department said.”

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