Observations Do current events influence our ability to lead and to see things clearly? Success won’t come from the media or advocates or the criminological…
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Why Do We Lie About Crime?
Observation Is dishonesty an inherent part of crime discussions? Author Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of speaking for national and state criminal justice agencies.…
View More Why Do We Lie About Crime?Charlottesville Riots-The Mayor and Governor Should Resign
Observations Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer equally shared the responsibility for protecting protestors and counter-protestors. The next time, we must be…
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Crime Victimization Increases for the Elderly-Women and Disabled. Why?
Subtitles Criminal victimization increases for older Americans, women and the disabled. Arrests for older Americans and women increase. Author Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years…
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Arrests and Criminal Victimizations for Older Americans Increase
Overview This article offers insight as to the rise in crimes against older Americans, and increases in arrests for those over the age of 55.…
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Social Media Drives Image of Cops-Confidence in Police Increases Per Gallup
Gallup Overall confidence in the police has risen slightly in the past two years, with 57% of Americans now saying they have “a great deal”…
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“They Can’t Touch the Criminals. They Know They’re Untouchable.” Public Opinion and Crime
If offenders really believe that they are beyond the control of society and the justice system, and if we refuse to send clear messages,…
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Economic Criminology-Trump’s Crime Address To Congress
Observations An examination of Trump’s speech to Congress focusing on crime and justice issues. For those insisting that violent crime is not increasing, you…
View More Economic Criminology-Trump’s Crime Address To CongressIs Violent Crime Increasing in the United States? New Video
Is violent crime increasing in the United States? This is a new video from Crime in America.Net addressing the most popular article on the website.…
View More Is Violent Crime Increasing in the United States? New VideoViolent Crime Increased in 2016-Is America Entering a New Era of Violence?
For the best overview of Crime in the United States and links to recent reports, see Crime Over Time-Crime in America. See FBI charts…
View More Violent Crime Increased in 2016-Is America Entering a New Era of Violence?Virginia’s Record Low Recidivism-Nobel Worthy or Shell Game?
Subtitles Virginia claims to have the lowest rate of returns to prison in the country. Virginia maintains a re-incarceration rate of 23.4 percent after three…
View More Virginia’s Record Low Recidivism-Nobel Worthy or Shell Game?Ten Most Dangerous Locations for Violent Crime in the United States
Author By Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of supervising public affairs for national and state criminal justice agencies. Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention for…
View More Ten Most Dangerous Locations for Violent Crime in the United StatesDonald Trump And Crime-A Briefing Paper
Subtitles: A briefing paper on crime related topics for President-elect Trump, and everyone else. Author By Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of supervising public…
View More Donald Trump And Crime-A Briefing PaperIs the Media Correctly Covering Crime and Fear?
Editor ‘s note: A version of this article was sent as a letter to reporters and editors who cover crime. My principle question is whether…
View More Is the Media Correctly Covering Crime and Fear?From a PR and Constitutional Perspective, The Director of the FBI Had No Choice
Subtitles Comey will resign or be asked to resign immediately after the election. Author By Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of public affairs for national…
View More From a PR and Constitutional Perspective, The Director of the FBI Had No ChoiceHalloween Safety and Crime Prevention Tips
By Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of public affairs for national and state criminal justice agencies. Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention for the Department…
View More Halloween Safety and Crime Prevention TipsFemales Have Higher Rates of Violent Crime Than Males
Highlights FBI (in 2014) and the National Crime Survey (in 2015) reports more female than male victims. Traditionally, males have higher rates of violent…
View More Females Have Higher Rates of Violent Crime Than MalesVIOLENT CRIME REMAINED FLAT FROM 2014 TO 2015 AFTER TWO YEARS OF DECREASES
Subtitles: Crime survey data may indicate future increases. Violent crime increased per the FBI. Homicides continue at record rates per the FBI and other data.…
View More VIOLENT CRIME REMAINED FLAT FROM 2014 TO 2015 AFTER TWO YEARS OF DECREASESCrime Is “Not Out of Control” Versus Record Homicides, Fear and Gun Purchases. Who’s Right?
Subtitles Violent Crime Increased in 2015. Crime has taken on a political context in the presidential election. Is that framework is affecting objective analysis and…
View More Crime Is “Not Out of Control” Versus Record Homicides, Fear and Gun Purchases. Who’s Right?Police Firearm Fatalities Increase 78 Percent-Is There A War on Cops?
Is There a War on Cops? We read a variety of crime related articles and posts every day from groups ranging from supporters of law…
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