Homicides drop in Scott's term, but expert credits Bates for crime reduction

WBFF- Baltimore — Mayor Brandon Scott releases his accomplishments in his first term as he begins another 4 years.

From homicides down near 200, to the deadly key bridge collapse, and handling the covid pandemic Scott boasts his leadership.

On a Friday edition of Fox45 Morning News, Former Towson rhetoric professor, Doctor Richard Vatz, joined the show to weigh in on the Mayor’s first term.

When asked if Mayor Scott did hold up his promise for bringing down homicides in the region Vatz said

“I’m not very impressed with the mayor's report,” said Vatz. “Its true homicides are going down but I attribute that mainly to the work of Ivan Bates”.

For more discussions like this be sure to tune into Fox45 Morning News every Monday through Friday from 4:30AM to 10AM.