Crime, Community & Commerce: How Safety Shapes Our Economy

Attorney General Jason Miyares dives deep into the connection between public safety, food security, and economic stability. As crime continues to affect neighborhoods and business districts, Miyares discusses the very real impact it has on economic retention, including why some businesses are choosing to leave high-crime areas and how that destabilizes local economies.

The Attorney General outlines strategic initiatives and crime-reduction campaigns his office has implemented across Virginia, and the encouraging results that have followed. From boosting community trust to increasing accountability, these programs are restoring confidence and helping rebuild commercial strength where it’s needed most.

You'll also gain insight into what truly creates a crime-free community, from policy to practice, and how public-private collaboration plays a vital role.