Between 1991 and 1995, Boston averaged about 44 youth homicides a year. Operation Ceasefire entailed a problem-oriented policing approach, and focused on specific places that were crime hot spots. Focus was placed on two elements of the gun violence problem:  illicit gun trafficking and gang violence.
Between 1991 and 1995, Boston had roughly 44 youth murders annually. Operation Ceasefire involved a problem-oriented policing strategy, concentrating on specific areas with high crime rates. Attention was given to two aspects of the gun violence issue: illegal gun trafficking and gang-related violence.