Firearm Violence Statistics

DOJ: Largest Increase In Homicides-Largest Decrease in Violence-Confused?

Highlights The Bureau of Justice Statistics states that the violent victimization rate dropped 22 percent in 2020. This is the largest decrease in violence ever reported…

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America-Spend More on Cops-The Great Reawakening

Highlights Calls to defund the police have hit a brick wall of increased violence, reality, and public opinion. “Anyone who says that more police don’t…

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Law Enforcement Is The Primary Provider Of Victim Services

Highlights Most referrals for services provided to crime victims come from law enforcement per the Department of Justice. If you include services from Victim Service…

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Risk Assessment Still Has Issues Regarding Race Disparities

Correctional Populations Fell Dramatically During Rising Violence

Highlights Violent crime and serious violent crime began to increase by 28 percent in 2015 per the US Department of Justice. The US had the…

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Demand A Congressional Hearing For All Police Officers

Highlights Violent crime is exploding. Cops leaving and arrests plummeting may set off a wave of dangerousness that impacts cities and counties far beyond urban…

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The Crime Counter-Revolution Has Begun

Highlights Violent crime is exploding. Fear is at an all-time high. Firearm and security sales are going through the roof. People are leaving cities. Progressives…

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The Number of Police Officers Leaving Law Enforcement

Highlights Are cops leaving the job? Do we have enough police officers? Are they properly funded? Does the Department of Justice have a plan for…

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The President Knows His Crime Plan Won’t Work

Highlights Until research shows us a better way, dependence on law enforcement and accountability for people who create enormous harm will have to return. Beyond…

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Do Black and Hispanic Americans Support Law Enforcement?

Highlights Do Black and Hispanic Americans support law enforcement? Yes, but polling data provides a range of emotions and opinions. Many police officers regardless of…

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Low Income Or Fragile Communities Want More Cops

Highlights 68% of Chicago’s “fragile community” (i.e., low income) residents want a greater police presence. 54 percent of low-income communities nationally want more police officers.…

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Are Police Groups Playing Politics With Crime?

Highlights The majority of Americans trust those running law enforcement agencies. So police organizations are emulating their critics as to stretching truth? Exactly what did…

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Sending The Wrong Messages To Criminals Encourages Crime

Highlights Offenders understand that the rules governing them have softened considerably. We are telling offenders that the justice system is backing down and that their…

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What The Public Knows About Cops Or Police Shootings Is Usually Wrong

Highlights Is misinformation about law enforcement affecting the vast increases in violent crime? Are we losing cops? There is endless negative publicity (some of it…

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Over Half Of Violent Females Were Arrested Within 5 Years

Violent Victims Are Often Violent Offenders

Highlights The overlap between victims and offenders is substantial. For violent crimes such as homicide, most victims have been offenders. In Chattanooga, for example, more…

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DOJ May Publish The Most Dangerous And Fearful Cities Plus Opinions Of Police Agencies

  Highlights-New Reports On The Future On Local Crime, Fear And Police Perceptions What’s being explored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the US…

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Biden’s National Police Oversight Commission On Hold

Highlights The White House is putting the creation of a national police oversight commission on hold. Is there a need for another national crime and…

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Exclusive-Vehicle Thefts Increase After Dropping 50 Percent

Highlights Per the FBI, vehicle thefts are up 10.5 percent in 2020. It’s higher in some cities. Carjackings and theft of Catalytic Converters are skyrocketing.…

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Aggressive Police Media Relations And Hot Spot Policing

Highlights One Florida Sheriff-One House-One Very Public Message On Hot Spot Policing. Law enforcement public outreach efforts create community support and enhance citizen satisfaction. Author …

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Media Questions Regarding The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Highlights I responded to a national media source regarding the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Additional media outlets are also inquiring. What does the…

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