I have a much better “de-escalation” tactic -— allow Chicago PD open season on shooting the 1,000 - 1,500 worst gang bangers, thugs, and punks. Just put them down as fast as you can find them. See if that de-escalates the murder rates in Chicago, for a good while at least....
“See if that de-escalates the murder rates in Chicago, for a good while at least....”
Set up a super secret “shoot, shovel, shut up” team. Take one or two a night. Start the rumor there are vampires in South Side. Maybe a Sateria cult.