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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: 2021 was 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

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DC Chief Links Marijuana to Rise in Violent Crime

“We have taken on a mindset that marijuana is not really a big issue in our city,” Chief Robert Contee said. “I can tell you that marijuana undoubtedly is connected to violent crimes that we are seeing in our communities.”

July 26, 2021

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Poll: Voters Want Congress to Investigate 2020's Anti-Police Riots

In analyzing the survey results, the National Police Association (NPA) blamed reaction of elected officials to last year’s protests, which began after the death of George Floyd during a May arrest in Minneapolis, for a subsequent rise in violent crime.

July 23, 2021

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Chicago Police Superintendent Meets with Biden, Promises Action on Gun Crime

The White House said the group's discussion focused on the Biden administration's strategy to reduce gun crimes and other violent crimes, encouraging state and local governments to use funding from the $350 billion in the COVID relief package to combat the violence.

July 13, 2021

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Biden Discusses Crime Surge with Police and Community Leaders

The meeting comes amid a rise in gun violence over the past few years. One of Biden's weakest areas in recent polling has been his handling of crime, with just 38 percent of people approving of the job he is doing in that area and 48 percent disapproving.

July 12, 2021