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Tag: Crime Waves
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120 CHP Troopers Deploying to Oakland in Attempt to Reduce Crime
Crime in Oakland is rising at a disproportionate rate compared to other urban centers in California, officials said, noting increases in violent crime, robbery and vehicle theft by 21%, 38% and 45%, respectively, in 2023.
February 6, 2024
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Oakland Police Tells Residents to Reinforce Doors Because of Home Invasions
July 14, 2023
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Rapper 50 Cent Says Los Angeles Finished Because of Zero Bail
“LA is finished watch how bad it gets out there,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram while sharing a clip from one of FOX 11’s evening newscasts. “SMH.”
July 12, 2023
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Dave Smith: Unicorns and Super Predators
The 1990's Crime Bill had major impact on public safety, now we need to go back to locking up career criminals again.
March 16, 2023
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911 Dispatcher Robbed Outside Philadelphia Police HQ
The victim was transported to a local hospital for injuries she sustained in the robbery, and was identified as a 911 dispatcher.
September 16, 2022
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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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San Francisco Mayor Who Once Demanded Defunding Now Wants More Police to Combat Crime Surge
Crime data shows there were 3,375 reports of larceny theft citywide in November — the overwhelming majority of those were car break-ins.
December 15, 2021
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LAPD Detective, Union Leader Says City Like "The Purge" During Crime Wave
Los Angeles Police Protective League Director Jamie McBride explained that he's telling people not to visit "because we don't think we can keep you safe."
December 8, 2021
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Agencies Searching for Effective Response to Organized Retail Theft
Seven Bay Area district attorneys -- in San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties -- announced last week an alliance that also included law enforcement and state agencies to combat organized retail theft.
December 1, 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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Minneapolis Residents Ask Governor to Send Troopers in Response to Violent Crime Wave
Sent Wednesday, the letter from 26 residents says they have been left to “twist in the winds of violence” for over a year, with the violence including deaths of children due to gunfire. The group says the city as a whole has seen 69 “murders” this year so far, and things are getting worse with more incidents including automatic gunfire.
September 23, 2021
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Baltimore Businesses Threaten to Withhold Taxes Over Crime, Police Response
The letter is a sharp response not only to the violence of the weekend, but also to the policies of State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who earlier this year announced that she will no longer prosecute a host of crimes, including drug possession, public drinking and urination, and trespassing, among others.
June 10, 2021
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