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Americans More worried About Crime Than They Have Been Since Before 9/11

Americans are more concerned about crime than they have been at any point since the turn of the century, according to a new poll, exceeding levels of concern about things like terrorism, climate change and illegal immigration.

April 12, 2016

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

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.

April 7, 2016

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NYPD Union Chief Blames "Anti-Police Atmosphere" for Rise in Shootings, Slashings

PBA President Patrick Lynch took to the airwaves Sunday to blame recent spikes in shootings and slashings on an “anti-police atmosphere” in New York City.

April 4, 2016

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Sheriff Links California Prison Reduction Law to Ballooning Las Vegas Crime Rate

Depopulation in California jails and gang members moving to the Las Vegas Valley might be contributing to the rise in violent crime, according to Metro Police Sheriff Joseph Lombardo.

March 31, 2016

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NLEOMF Calls for Condemnation of the Ambush Killing of Officer Jacai Colson

The shooting death this past Sunday of Prince George’s County (MD) Police Officer Jacai D. Colson was horrific and shocking on many levels. This is the fifth time this year that an ambush assault has resulted in the death of a law enforcement officer.

March 18, 2016

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California Police Blame Sentencing Overhaul Law for Rising Crime Rate

California communities may be feeling the fallout from a controversial measure that reduced penalties for a range of crimes, as law enforcement report an uptick in everything from robberies to auto theft – and point the finger squarely at what’s known as Prop 47.

March 15, 2016

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South Carolina Statistics Show More People Drew Guns on Officers in 2015 Than 2014

More people pulled guns on police in South Carolina during a record number of officer-involved shootings in 2015 compared to the previous year, and the number of police injured in shootings rose by half.

February 16, 2016

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

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

January 14, 2016

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

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.

November 20, 2015

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

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?

October 29, 2015

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Audit Finds LAPD Under Reported 2014 Aggravated Assaults by More Than 20%

The new review examined one crime category: aggravated assault. Based on sampling done by auditors, officials estimate that there were actually 23% more aggravated assaults in 2014 than the LAPD originally reported.

October 15, 2015

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Crime: A Perfect Storm

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.

September 30, 2015