“Crime is down to our lowest level in 50 years. This success isn’t by accident,” said Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen on Monday. “We’re seeing a reduction in crime because our police force is one that represents our community.”
Carstarphen was speaking as city and county leaders gathered to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the transformation of Camden’s police department.
“In 2022, there were 3,000 less victims of crime in Camden City than there were in 2012,” said Lou Capella, Camden County Commission director. “We actually dissolved an existing police force, created a new one that began on May 1, ten years ago.”
