Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election has thrown a wrench into his ongoing legal battles. He's the first convicted felon to win the White House, facing numerous cases. Let's break it down. In New York, Trump awaits sentencing for a hush money scandal involving Stormy Daniels. His lawy
Last month was busy for local police forces. In Burbank, a man named Dylan J. Magana was charged for shooting at a home on Halloween night. Police tracked him through surveillance cameras and found a firearm with help from Markham cops. In Crete, James A. Wilder was arrested after a high-speed chase
It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr
Ever heard of a convenient crime? White-collar crimes, like those committed by big companies, often happen because it's just, well, convenient. Let's take a look at a mishap in Norway involving publishing houses. They ended up paying steep fines because they broke competition laws by agreeing to boy
Data mining is like digging for treasure in a huge pile of information. The London police noticed a sudden rise in crimes across different districts in 2017. They had no clue how to predict future crimes. To solve this, a team used a time series model called ARIMA to forecast crime rates in London.
Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi
For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm
Hey there! Ever wondered why economists always seem to have an opinion on politics? Well, here's something cool: economics and politics are like two sides of the same coin. You can't have one without the other. Let's dive in! First, let's debunk a myth: economists don't just talk money and numbers.
Have you ever wondered if ex-convicts usually go back to committing the same crime? Researchers have dug into this question using a complex math tool known as the trivariate Weibull survival model. Instead of focusing on each type of crime separately, like sex offenses or violent crimes, they looked
Financial crimes, though hidden, are a big deal. But predictive policing tools often miss them. That's where the Early Warning System for White-Collar Crime (EWSWC) steps in. This clever tool uses smart tech to spot areas ripe for financial crime. It's like a super sleuth for money crooks. Predicti
