MONSE Leaders Engage Baltimore Residents on Violence Prevention Strategy

Baltimore, MD, September 16, 2026 —

Leaders from the Maryland Office of Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development (MONSE) convened with residents of Baltimore to discuss strategies aimed at preventing violence within the city. The specific date and location of this meeting were not provided in the available information.

During the engagement, MONSE representatives presented elements of a violence prevention plan, seeking input and fostering dialogue with the community. The specific details of the plan, including proposed initiatives, timelines, and target areas, were not fully elaborated upon in the summary. Similarly, the number of residents or specific community groups that participated in the discussion remains unspecified.

The purpose of the meeting was to foster collaboration between state officials and local constituents regarding public safety. Discussions focused on the shared goal of reducing violence and improving the quality of life in Baltimore’s neighborhoods. Further details regarding any outcomes of the discussion, commitments made by either MONSE or the residents, or subsequent steps planned as a result of this meeting were not disclosed. The specific governmental or departmental affiliations of the MONSE leaders involved were also not detailed.

The lack of specific information includes the names of the MONSE leaders who attended, the particular neighborhoods or areas within Baltimore represented by the residents, and any concrete actions or proposals that emerged from the dialogue. Information regarding how residents can provide further input or become involved in the ongoing violence prevention efforts was also not made available.

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