Last Monday evening, the newly elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Sid Edwards, shared his vision for tackling crime and boosting community involvement. The event took place at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, where the North Baton Rouge community turned out in large numbers, eager to hear and contribute their own ideas. The focus of the meetin...
Gov. Hochul recently highlighted a significant drop in crime rates across New York, specifically mentioning a 26% decrease in shootings and low gun violence numbers. She painted a rosy picture, claiming that murder and gun crime rates are at a 60-year low. However, let's delve deeper into the numbers. Hochul's data comes from only 28 of the state's 500+ police depar...
In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety and crime head-on by enhancing security measures. One major change i...
Ever since Charleston rolled out the King Street Safety Initiative, the crime rate downtown has taken a plunge. The city, led by Mayor William Cogswell, teamed up with local businesses and police departments to enhance safety and livability in the Central Business District, which includes King Street, the Market area, and parts of Broad, East Bay, and Meeting Streets...
Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges recently dropped by the Baton Rouge Rotary Club to talk about crime and how to build trust with the community. He started by reminding everyone about the state police motto: "courtesy, loyalty, and service." This motto guides the state police in their mission to fight crime and strengthen ties with the communit...
Crime reduction is top of mind for cities like San Antonio and Baltimore, which are rolling out multi-step plans aimed at high-crime areas and individuals who drive a lot of violence. The idea is simple but effective: get different city departments and social service groups to work together, fix issues in neighborhoods, and provide resources that stop crime before it...
Did you know that violent crime is on the decline in several US cities? Baltimore, Detroit, and San Antonio are leading the way by involving their communities in safety efforts. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone 16 sales haven't been as hot as expected, despite new AI features. And in the world of marijuana, it's about to be reclassified as less dangerous. This change could ...
As the Kingston Police Services Board reconvened after its summer break, crime reduction took center stage. The board's meeting was a crucial step in tackling the city's pressing concerns and finding innovative solutions. With a renewed focus on community policing, the board aimed to improve relationships between law enforcement and the public. The Kingston Police S...
Crime is a pressing issue that affects communities nationwide, and it's no wonder that politicians from both parties are vying for attention on this topic. However, in their haste to appeal to voters, they often overlook a critical factor in crime reduction: local, data-driven solutions. Public safety is deeply influenced by local policies, history, economy, culture,...
Residents in Dallas have been reporting random gunfire for years, and the city is taking steps to address the issue. The Dallas Police Department has approved a three-year contract with Crime Gunshot Intelligence Technologies for its gunshot detection program, FireFLY LE. The system uses microphones and other acoustic devices to detect the sound of a gunshot and aler...