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Sheriff's Corner: Creating a safe environment f...
In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October Crime Prevention Month. Every year since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses and youth organizations have reached out to...
The FBI releases crime stats months after the f...
In September 2024, the FBI released data with some retroactively good news: Violent crime declined across the US in 2023. Has that trend continued this year? The FBI’s preliminary information says...
Hollywood businessman forced to fend off crooks...
In about two years, he’s had at least 15 incidents — from smash and grabs, to grab and runs. He said crooks are constantly plotting to steal high-dollar phones...
South Fulton burglars linked to three break-ins...
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — South Fulton Police investigators have linked a trio of burglary suspects to several different break ins in one night. They are targeting pharmacies and beauty...
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates ...
Latest research has revealed a “positive association” between the number of properties listed as Airbnb rentals and police-reported robberies and violent crimes in thousands of London neighbourhoods between 2015...
Crime data ranks most dangerous states: #1 migh...
DALLAS (KDAF) — A new study by High Rise Financial analyzed crime data to find the most and least dangerous states in the US. The report identified Alaska as the most dangerous state based...
The city has compiled some comprehensive maps s...
My one and only source for this information is the city of Springfield, Missouri's official website. They have some interesting data you can look at yourself if you're curious about...
Los Angeles Police Arrest Three Shoplifting Sus...
October 20, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that Hollenbeck Burglary Detectives announce the arrest of multiple shoplifting suspects during an operation to stop...
From online hate speech to offline hate crime: ...
Social media messages often provide insights into offline behaviors. Although hate speech proliferates rapidly across social media platforms, it is rarely recognized as a cybercrime, even when it may...
Hundreds of families take part in New Orleans' ...
NEW ORLEANS — Communities are stepping up and stepping out for a Night Out Against Crime, a national effort with local impacts in our neighborhoods. Shantrell Green is one of...
Community Safety Leaders Emphasize the Power of...
Empowering young people is an important component in helping to shift narratives about guns and violence prevention, community safety leaders said during a Tuesday panel conversation. The conversation was...
Sexual assaults and vehicle damage amongst crim...
Reports of assaults and vehicle damage are some of the incidents in Bristol and the wider region that police need help investigating. Many crimes are dealt with everyday, and even those which have...
Marcellus Williams execution brings fresh scrut...
(CNN) — The Supreme Court’s divided decision this week allowing Missouri to execute a man for a 1998 murder even though his conviction was contested by prosecutors has heaped renewed scrutiny on...
A Queensland toddler was known to child safety ...
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article includes the name and image of a person who has died. This story contains graphic details of child...
Dollar General theft suspect damages MCSO patro...
A 43-year-old Belleview man accused of stealing numerous items from a local Dollar General store is facing an additional criminal mischief charge after he allegedly kicked the caged divider...
Half of British Columbians fear for their safet...
When the statistics say that 50 per cent of all British Columbians feel unsafe in their communities, that should be a head-snapping wake up call to the politicians about...
