Crime

Train derails near L.A. site of recent wave of cargo thefts

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It wasn't immediately clear if the derailment was caused by the debris left behind by thieves

Thieves raiding rail cargo containers in Los Angeles

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Using bolt cutters, they break locks on the containers and load up vans or trucks with the stolen merchandise

Using smart design to protect the protectors (eBook)

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Multiple people in custody after U.S. Rep Mary Gay Scanlon is carjacked, robbed in South Philly

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"Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city, and sadly, as we know, that hasn't always been the case this year," said Mayor Jim Kenney

Retired officer protecting Calif. news crew dies after being shot in attempted robbery

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Former officer Kevin Nishita was shot while working security for a TV news crew covering a smash-and-grab theft

How would more cops impact Austin's rising gun violence? What the chief and experts say.

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A city report notes that the disturbing trend was well underway before 2020

Card-reading device offers officers tool in ever-evolving 'slaphouse' investigations

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An electronic tool allows investigators to check balances and freeze prepaid debit cards of potential criminal funds while still out in the field

Baltimore businesses threaten to withhold taxes if city doesn't address crime

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More than 30 business owners sent a letter complaining about blatant drug sales, public drinking and other problems they say are happening in plain sight

Mayoral candidates agree: St. Louis must tame the violence

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The St. Louis homicide rate has been among the nation's worst dating to the 1990s

What 'supporting' the police means

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It is not a mystery why police officers – especially those still early in their careers – are choosing to leave urban policing or leave police work altogether

Violence reduction needs policing

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Murders and shootings are up, yet cities are reducing the number of officers responsible for investigating them

Foot patrol works. More of it will reduce violence.

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Foot patrols are not a silver bullet, but when implemented in careful, thoughtful ways in violent crime hot spots, they can reduce and prevent violence

NYPD ends 2020 with 97% jump in shootings, nearly 45% surge in murders

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“This year, we will redouble our efforts to improve quality of life, better engage our young people and eliminate gang violence,” said NYPD Commissioner Shea