The Brooklyn Park City Council received an update Monday on the city's reimagined public safety strategy, with Police Chief Mark Brewley announcing the community has reached historic low crime rates after 18 years of collaborative efforts.

Brewley reported that overall crime dropped 6% from the previous year, while violent crime decreased 25.5%. The achievements represent the culmination of strategies implemented since 2007, when the city recorded its peak crime rate of 9,126 incidents.

The comprehensive approach includes the newly launched Community Intervention Unit, managed by Treasure Dixon, which uses police data to identify at-risk youth before they reach crisis situations. The unit works alongside existing youth services programs and community engagement efforts to provide wraparound support.

"We have never been more effective at solving or clearing crimes in our history," Brewley said, explaining how improved data collection and intelligence gathering now helps identify individuals at risk of violence. The intervention team can then work with families and community members to provide support before incidents occur.

The council also recognized community members with awards, including Natasha Robinson, who prevented an elderly woman from losing $5,000 to a Bitcoin scam, and Jeffrey and Joseph Vang, who subdued an armed intruder threatening a family. The Budget Advisory Commission presented their 2025 work plan, and the council appointed Council Member Amanda Zhang as alternate liaison to the charter commission.