Just two months ago, Oakland, California, saw the ousting of its mayor, Sheng Thao, amid mounting concerns about crime. Now, Thao is back in the spotlight, but for a different reason. Federal authorities have charged her with corruption, along with three others. Thao's boyfriend, Andre Jones, and th
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st
As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i
Fox has decided to bring back the crime series "Murder in a Small Town" for a second season. This show, starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, is based on the award-winning Karl Alberg book series. The first season used a few books from the series, and there are still plenty more stories to e
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
In January 2024, the world once again turned its eyes to Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who was released on parole. This event prompted many to reevaluate the social factors that contributed to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. By applying theories like Connell's gender order theory a
Netflix has rolled out a new crime thriller called "Public Disorder, " which just hit the streaming service on January 15. You might have missed it since bigger hits often hog the spotlight, but this Italian series has something intriguing to offer. Let's take a closer look. Set in Rome, "Public Di
In Norfolk, Massachusetts, a clever but failed attempt to steal packages involved using food delivery drivers. The town's police were called to a home on Pennacook Street after reports of suspicious activity. They found that three DoorDash drivers had visited the address within a short time span to
