Boston, meanwhile offers a cautionary tale of how past success in reducing violent crime can quickly be wiped out.
Many cities have experienced similar reversals, in part because of diminished federal support for funding police jobs after 9-11, the complacency that can come with success, and other factors.
As Providence officials ponder the summer ahead, they remain keenly aware of these unfortunate examples.
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