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2021 in Review: Rising Crime, COVID Rules, and Court Cases

With just hours remaining until we ring in 2022, it's time for our annual retrospective on the year that was 2021—and what a year it was.

December 31, 2021

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Chicago PD Cancels Officers' Days Off for Crime Response

"To enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns, all full-duty sworn members will have one regular day off canceled," the Chicago Police Department said in a statement Monday.

December 7, 2021

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Portland Police Plan to Appoint Gun Violence Team by End of Week

The Focused Intervention Team joins an increasingly crowded field of initiatives aimed at curbing a surge in shootings and homicides. That includes the police bureau’s team dedicated to investigating gun crimes, a federal task force led by the FBI, federally deputized Portland police officers, and $6 million allocated to non-police interventions.

November 29, 2021

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LAPD Warns Residents About "Follow-Home" Robberies, Crime in Trendy Areas

The department wants people, in general, to be aware of their surroundings, think twice about showing valuable jewelry and pay attention to any cars that may be following you.

November 11, 2021

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We've Seen This Movie Before: Current Events Through a Filmmaker's Lens

Shootings, Stabbings, Murder, and Mayhem! Grab a bucket of popcorn and find your seat—the projector is rolling and the show's about to begin.

October 22, 2021

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NYPD Commissioner Praises Officers for Bringing Down Murder Rate

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said the reduction in shootings and homicides “reflects the hard and often dangerous work of the men and women of the NYPD.”

October 8, 2021

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Editorial: The Year Chicago Died

The Windy City is experiencing a terrifying wave of violence that is being abetted by progressive politicians and their policies.

September 15, 2021

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NM Governor Deploying State Police to Albuquerque for Crime Response

“I know New Mexicans are beyond sick and tired of crime,” the governor said in a statement. “This state has prioritized rehabilitation and reform within the criminal justice system as well as essential community policing efforts. And we likewise must prioritize aggressive crime prevention.”

August 17, 2021

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Chicago Officer was One of 11 People Killed in 73 Shootings in City Over Weekend

At least 73 people were shot, 10 fatally, in Chicago from 6 p.m. Friday through midnight Sunday, according to police.

August 9, 2021

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Veteran LAPD Officer Says Progressive Laws Have Made Crime Pay

"Crime does pay right now across this country. Criminals know that they have the green light to pretty much do what they want to do because we're in an era where we coddle criminals instead of holding them accountable," Deon Joseph said Wednesday."

July 30, 2021

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After Defunding Seattle Mayor Says City Needs to Hire More Police

Mayor Jenny Durkan added that the weekend violence is a "reminder" that there are certain emergency situations that require sworn police officers.

July 28, 2021

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Poll: 90% of Detroit Residents Want More Police

In Detroit, 1 in 5 residents (19%) cited public safety as the biggest issue facing the city, second only to education, named by 23%. On a list of eight concerns, police reform ranked last, at 4%.

July 27, 2021