Baltimore MONSE - Neighborhood Safety & Engagement

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE). Working alongside @MayorBMScott to coordinate comprehensive efforts that address gun violence.

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Today, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
To all who have served, thank you for your commitment and dedication to our country and our communities. Happy Veterans Day!

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Hear from, Dione Rodman, a member of Cohort 2 in the Southeastern District, about what taking action in her community looks like and why resident leadership is essential to building safer, stronger communities across Baltimore.

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Baltimore’s Community Action Lab, focuses on building relationships, helping residents better navigate City resources, and working alongside the community to identify solutions that strengthen our neighborhoods.

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As MONSE’s work transitions into DNS, we will continue to work tirelessly for our communities in service of a future where no life is lost to violence in Baltimore.

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Thank you to the members of the City Council who voted overwhelmingly to pass bill 26-0221, which will create the Department of Neighborhood Safety (DNS) And solidify MONSE’s violence prevention and intervention efforts as a regular function of City government.

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We believe that Baltimore’s commitment to treating violence as a public health issue is too important to be subject to changing mayoral administrations or political winds.

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Ensuring successful re-entry takes all of us working together toward more justice and less harm. It is a key part of how we are working to build a better, safer Baltimore for all.

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This morning we joined @92QJamsBmore, and @quicksilvashow for a conversation on re-entry and the work underway to support Baltimore residents returning home from incarceration.

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The importance of connecting returning citizens to resources, employment, and opportunities to rebuild their lives, and the leveraging the RAC as a way to have people with lived experience inform this work moving forward.

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Information Sought

Homicide Detectives continue to seek assistance related to the homicides of Layla Bailey and Dashawn McCoy, who were shot and killed on October 18, 2026, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue. Three additional individuals were shot in this incident.

Anyone with information on the identity of this individual is urged to contact Central District Detectives at 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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At MONSE, we recognize that building safer communities means creating pathways for successful reentry, stability, and long-term opportunity. We look forward to the work ahead and the collective impact this council will make across Baltimore.

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Yesterday, members of the Re-entry Action Council were officially sworn in at Baltimore City Hall.

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This council brings together community voices, people with lived experiences, and advocates committed to advancing opportunities, strengthening support systems, and addressing barriers for returning citizens.

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Creating safer, healthier communities means meeting residents where they are, connecting them with resources, and making sure they have access to opportunities that support their well-being and long-term success.

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Yesterday, Safe Streets Penn-North brought community members together for a day of connection, resources, and support. Residents had access to blood pressure screenings and connections to employment opportunities.

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By creating spaces for young people to learn, connect, and speak openly, we help equip the next generation to build healthier relationships and safer communities.

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On Friday, October 30, our Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) team closed out Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Cut the Silence: End Domestic Violence, in partnership with I Am Mentality and the young women of Edmondson High School.

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Through open dialogue and hairstyling, young women explored the red and green flags in relationships, learned to recognize warning signs of domestic violence, and discussed the importance of healthy boundaries.

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We are proud to celebrate several members of our team recognized for their outstanding contributions to the City of Baltimore! These recognitions reflect the dedication, leadership, and collaborative spirit that guide our work every day.

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MONSE continues to show up and represent the best of Baltimore. Last week, Director Mavronis was named Executive of the Year, and Kyle Chandler, Interim Chief of Data Analytics, was recognized as Employee of the Year.

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Tynikia, Chief of Finance, and our Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) team also received honorable mentions in the Supervisor of the Year and Team of the Year categories.