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Camden Celebrates First Homicide-Free Summer in 50 Years

9/25/2025

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Camden, New Jersey, recorded a summer with no homicides—the first time in 50 years.
The decline follows a strategy by the Camden County Police Department focusing on community relationships and surveillance, aided by 1,000 cameras.
Homicides have fallen 75% since policing changes began in 2013.
The approach has fostered trust; Camden is cited as a model, while leaders pursue growth.

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Story summary

Camden, New Jersey, recorded a summer with no homicides—the first time in 50 years.
The decline follows a strategy by the Camden County Police Department focusing on community relationships and surveillance, aided by 1,000 cameras.
Homicides have fallen 75% since policing changes began in 2013.
The approach has fostered trust; Camden is cited as a model, while leaders pursue growth.