Crime
Public safety leaders at the I-95 Working Group workshop tackled illegal gun trafficking, intelligence-sharing failures and how AI could transform law enforcement’s response
With a strategic mix of community policing, tech-driven investigations and a unified team approach, Omaha PD is solving homicides
Updated FBI data highlights crime trends in the U.S.
Coweta County Battalion Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen was killed and two others wounded when a nearby resident fired on the trio during a crash involving a deer
The Oakley City Council unanimously approved Antioch’s request to periodically use outside police agencies as force multipliers in support of the neighboring police department
“[They] definitely showed up with a plan ... and were gone just as quickly just after they did the damage,” Portland Police Chief Bob Day said
The two suspects were wearing PPE and claimed to work for a nonexistent fire department in Oregon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
The charges involved three alleged looting incidents in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, where fires have burned 35,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,000 structures
The proposal would step up charges for all kinds of assault and would also classify spitting on officers as a punishable assault
The LAPD also identified five men pretending to be associated with a fire station
“There’s no power, there’s no water, there’s broken gas lines, and we have unstable structures,” LA city Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said
“If you are thinking of coming into any of these areas to steal…you’re going to get caught, you’re going to be arrested, and you’re going to be prosecuted,” Sheriff Robert Luna said
“We actively patrol nonstop just driving around,” Arturo Garcia said. “As soon as they see the lights on the top, (looters) know.”
The program aims to spare minors the trauma of an arrest for offenses that would have almost certainly been funneled into a diversion program later on in the court process
The NFL and NBA already have issued security alerts to their players after the break-ins, some of which have come when players were away with their teams for road games
“We strongly urge potential participants of any crime to think twice,” Birmingham Police Department Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated
Ceasefire involves negotiating de-escalations between people at highest risk of shooting each other, an effort to interrupt cycles of violence by discouraging retaliations
“We have turned the tide against the violent crime that spiked during the pandemic,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said
Between new initiatives and leadership changes, Detroit continues to be in the spotlight on how it is managing violent crime throughout the city
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
Explore the latest WalletHub report identifying U.S. cities with the highest increases in homicide rates for 2023, including Washington D.C., Memphis, and Detroit
In 1994, an altruistic DEA agent and his atypical informant set out to make a difference in Worcester, Massachusetts
Mayor Karen Bass attributed the declines to collaboration between the LAPD and community members and proactive enforcement efforts, such as a new retail crime task force
The man had entered the building’s lobby and reportedly confronted residents with the power tool before the shooting occurred
Many crimes today – from identity theft to the sale of illegal drugs – can involve the use of the U.S. mail
A legislative report found that while the violent crime rate has persisted above the national average, the rate of solving such crimes has steadily dropped over the last decade
In a recent podcast with entrepreneurs Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, LVMPD police leaders discussed the strategies transforming public safety in Las Vegas
The FBI and DEA were rated the most favorably, receiving 62% and 60% favorable ratings; DHS followed with 59% approval, the DOJ at 54%, the ATF at 53% and ICE at 46%
The award recognizes law enforcement professionals who leverage technology to solve complex cases, demonstrating exceptional dedication and strong community partnerships
“These indictments demonstrate the...determination of [LE] to identify and apprehend those who are terrorizing our communities,” said Commissioner Thomas Donlon
LAPD Chief McDonnell: Loss of confidence in police leads to less reporting, misleading crime numbers
“[Officers] are working very hard to continue to drive those numbers down but...reported crime is down because people don’t have confidence that anything is going to be done”
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