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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on May 24, 2024

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced the launch of a pilot program that is a collaboration between the Chattanooga Police Department, 423 Chain Breakers and the Downtown Chattanooga Alliance. Chattanoogan.com reports that the program is designed to positively engage young people and encourage a safe environment in downtown Chattanooga on selected weekends throughout the 2024 summer. In the program, members of 423 Chain Breakers will spend time downtown on select weekend nights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. EDT, focusing in areas where young people often congregate. Their presence will be in addition to increased police patrols downtown. The group works to connect directly with young Chattanoogans to build relationships and steer them away from violence and criminal activity.