FREE e-Newsletter
Important News - Hot Topics
Get them Now!

Search Result: Crime Trends

Displaying 1  -  20  of  120

Video: KS PD Will Now Chase Everyone Who Flees With Probable Cause

May 10, 2017
The Kansas City (KS) Police Department announced instead of only chasing suspects that had already committed a serious felony, now they will chase everyone who flees police as long as they have probable cause.

KS PD Will Now Chase Everyone Who Flees With Probable Cause

May 10, 2017
The Kansas City (KS) Police Department announced a new crime initiative Tuesday aimed at decreasing crimes the police chief says are skyrocketing. Now instead of only chasing suspects that had already committed a serious felony, they will chase everyone who flees police as long as they have probable cause. More Here.

Arrest Numbers Plummeting Across California

April 3, 2017
Police recorded the lowest number of arrests in nearly 50 years, according to the California attorney general's office, with about 1.1 million arrests in 2015 compared with 1.5 million in 2006.

Forensic Scientists Help Las Vegas Detectives Link Impounded Guns to Unsolved Crimes

March 22, 2017
Las Vegas (NV) Metropolitan Police Department forensic scientists are working around the clock to help solve crimes in bulk, connecting cartridge cases from impounded guns to open criminal cases.

40% Fewer Undocumented Immigrants Caught at Mexican Border Under Trump

March 9, 2017
"The early results show that enforcement matters, deterrence matters and that comprehensive immigration enforcement can make an impact," Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said, citing it as "encouraging news."

Chicago Had More 2016 Murders Than NYC, L.A. Combined

January 3, 2017
One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined.

Voters' Perceptions of Crime Continue to Conflict With Reality, Survey Says

November 18, 2016
Despite double-digit percentage decreases in U.S. violent and property crime rates since 2008, most voters say crime has gotten worse during that span, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

Baltimore Police Track Carjacking Suspects, But Detective Shoots Himself

October 14, 2016
But as two detectives spotted the stolen vehicle and prepared to make an arrest, one of them accidentally shot himself in the wrist, and the suspects escaped.

Robbing Banks Doesn't Pay Like It Used To

October 10, 2016
Bank heists have fallen about as fast as any other crime, dropping almost 60% in the past quarter century, according to FBI statistics. And robbers are getting away with less and less loot.

Attacks on NYPD Officers up 23%

October 5, 2016
Attacks on NYPD officers are up 23% year-over-year despite a decline in major crimes around the city, officials said.

NYPD Commissioner Bratton Blames Lax Gun Laws for Chicago Murder Spike

September 12, 2016
Bratton agreed with Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who recently said, "If we had the gun laws in Chicago that L.A. and New York have we would see our violent crime cut in half."

Active Shooter Incidents Continue to Rise, New FBI Data Show

June 17, 2016
Active shooter incidents in the United States continue to rise in frequency, with new FBI statistics showing the highest average of incidents ever in a two-year period.

Minneapolis Officers Face Accusations of 'Slowdown'

May 9, 2016
With shootings rising and arrests plummeting, the Minneapolis Fourth Precinct's commander accused officers of slacking off on the job, according to multiple sources.

Video: Phoenix PD Submitting Fewer Felony Cases to County, Cause Disputed

April 7, 2016
he Phoenix Police Department has had a significant drop in felony cases submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in recent months. But there's not a consensus on whether the new RMS is to blame.

Phoenix PD Submitting Fewer Felony Cases to County, Cause Disputed

April 7, 2016
The Phoenix Police Department has had a significant drop in felony cases submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in recent months. But there's not a consensus on whether the new RMS is to blame. More Here.

Violent Crime in Los Angeles Hits Highest Level Since 2009, Police Blame Gangs

January 14, 2016
Los Angeles officials on Wednesday attributed last year's crime jump to increased gang activity and homelessness, among other things.

Survey: Police See Crime Fighting Software as Way to Combat Drug and Gang Crime

November 20, 2015
While law enforcement agencies are having success using crime-fighting software to solve crimes faster, the survey shows the majority are still policing using the same techniques that have been in practice for decades.

Will Crime Rise If More People Are Kept Out of Prison?

October 29, 2015
With some already saying that crime may be rising, are we moving too fast to embrace limits on incarceration, such as diversion programs and drug courts? Could such measures actually increase the risk of crime?

Crime: A Perfect Storm

September 30, 2015

America's rising crime rate is being driven by early release of violent prisoners, ineffective handling of criminal aliens, and the prosecution of police officers for doing their jobs, which makes officers hesitant to do their jobs.

Wall Street Journal: America’s Legal Order Begins to Fray

September 15, 2015
There are signs that the legal order itself is breaking down in urban areas. “There’s a total lack of respect out there for the police,” says a female sergeant in New York. “The perps feel more empowered to carry guns because they know that we are running scared.”
« Previous123456Next »
Get Your FREE Trial Issue and Win a Gift! Subscribe Today!
Yes! Please rush me my FREE TRIAL ISSUE of POLICE magazine and FREE Officer Survival Guide with tips and tactics to help me safely get out of 10 different situations.

Just fill in the form to the right and click the button to receive your FREE Trial Issue.

If POLICE does not satisfy you, just write "cancel" on the invoice and send it back. You'll pay nothing, and the FREE issue is yours to keep. If you enjoy POLICE, pay only $25 for a full one-year subscription (12 issues in all). Enjoy a savings of nearly 60% off the cover price!

Offer valid in US only. Outside U.S., click here.
Police Magazine