Let's talk about a big change in Santa Monica, California. In 2014, a law called Proposition 47 was passed. This law changed how some crimes are punished. Before Prop 47, certain crimes like theft and drug possession were felonies. After Prop 47, these crimes became misdemeanors, meaning the punishments were less severe. So, what happened in Santa Monica after this? ...
Imagine working long hours, only to see your job get tougher and tougher. That's what's happening to NYPD detectives. More and more of them are calling it quits. Last year, 370 detectives retired. This year, the number jumped to 422, a 14% increase. Back in 2001, there were around 7, 000 detectives. Now, there are only 5, 500. Why are they leaving? One big reason is ...
Donald Trump made tougher crime policies a big part of his campaign. He wants to send immigrants away, bring back "stop-and-frisk", and kill drug dealers. But will these ideas actually work? Experts aren't so sure. They say crime rates go up and down no matter who's in charge. Plus, immigrants don't commit crimes more than anyone else. Some even think Trump's plans c...
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is expected to win re-election next year. This is surprising since many people think he's too soft on crime. No other Democrat has stepped up to challenge him in the primary. Republicans might have a strong candidate, but winning in liberal Manhattan is still tough. Some people worry that if Bragg wins, New York will look...
For years, Sunnyvale has been known as a safe city with lots of high-tech companies and wealthy areas. But recently, there's been a spike in crimes, and the local police union wants the city to be more open about it. Violent crimes went up by 15. 6% from 2022 to 2023, and a whopping 59% in the last ten years, according to a state crime database. This includes robberi...
In Coeur d'Alene, crime rates have dropped so much that even the police chief is surprised. "I'm shocked at how low it is, " said Lee White, the city's police chief. From January to September this year, major crimes like burglary and theft have decreased by 13% compared to last year. If we look back to 2015, these crimes have dropped by a whopping 63%. Other offenses...
Every day, numerous crimes take place around us. However, only a select few are recorded, leading to an overall increase in crime rates. This could be due to a lack of concern or meticulous record-keeping of past crimes. It's crucial for everyone to consider crime statistics from the past when deciding where to go and for law enforcement to take steps to control crim...
Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochman spoke of a "safer future, " and it seems many voters agreed. Crime...
For years, criminals have been roaming free, thanks to lenient deals and a lack of justice. How did we get here? A decade ago, billionaire George Soros started funding local district attorney campaigns, aiming to reshape the justice system. His goal? To make certain criminals have more rights than the rest of us. Soros-backed DAs, like George Gascón in Los Angeles, h...
You might have heard that crime is dropping, but don't be fooled. The real story is different. When the FBI reported a decrease in violent crime in 2022, they left out crucial data from big cities like Los Angeles and New York. Later, they quietly updated the numbers, showing a 4. 5% increase. The same thing happened in 2024. The FBI said violent crime fell by 15%, b...