The Gist Governor Wes Moore on Baltimore’s Historic Drop in Homicides, Plus Laura Loomer’s Lunacy
Aug 30, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, known for steering Baltimore through a historic decline in homicides, discusses his data-driven strategies that have cut the city's murder rate by over 40%. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the role of support for crime victims in these efforts. The conversation also dips into the bizarre media landscape surrounding Laura Loomer, where sensationalism often trumps substance, revealing how her antics both garner attention and undermine meaningful political discourse.
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All‑Of‑The‑Above Crime Strategy
- Wes Moore credits an "all-of-the-above" strategy for Baltimore's steep homicide drop.
- He pairs record law enforcement, tech, federal partnerships, and community investments to reduce violent crime.
Let Data Drive Decisions
- Use data to guide policy choices and avoid moving on feel-good ideas alone.
- Invest where metrics show impact, like staffing, predictive tech, and analytics to close cases faster.
Swift Detection Changes Behavior
- Faster capture and visible consequences change offender calculus and deter crime.
- Showing perpetrators they'll be identified and arrested within 24 hours shifts behavior citywide.