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Leonard Sipes

USDOJ releases new crime reports just in time for the election - but are they trying to fool Americans?

10.13.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

The FBI released six months of reported crime data for 2024. But that data must be treated cautiously.
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Deep dive: Are 'risk assessments' to determine if criminals will re-offend 'racist'... or accurate?

10.13.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

If risk assessments of criminal offenders consistently show signs of bias, what does that mean for criminal justice reform?
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Stunning report: Are police agencies 'in shambles' affecting crime reporting?

10.04.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Are law enforcement staffing levels affecting reported crime? Are there additional reasons for reduced reported crime via the FBI?
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Crime is "down"? Really? How about these forty MILLION yearly crime victimizations?!?!

09.25.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

We are addressing well over 40 million criminal victimizations yearly. Victimization may exceed half the population when you combine violent and property crime with identity theft and cybercrime.
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'Trump was RIGHT': Bombshell analysis shows US experiencing largest increase in violent crime in nation's HISTORY

09.16.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Trump was RIGHT! Our team did a deep dive into buried data and proved him right, destroying “fact checkers” and ABC about the rise in violent crime. The real data shows the US experienced the largest increase in violent crime in the nation’s history in 2022.... and it's CONTINUING.
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Report: Crime is the number one reason for families moving

09.12.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Americans say a low crime rate (68%), low housing and living costs (66%), and good weather (62%) make a place desirable to live.
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The collapse of America? Crime news is a top concern - here are the implications for the justice system

09.03.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Crime was the second most important local news topic (weather was first). The vast majority of news consumers were not satisfied with the coverage of crime.
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Is US crime really declining? Or is it a lack of crime reporting?

08.24.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Is US crime really declining or is it a lack of reporting? Are we denying the reality of US crime? Are we dismissing the preponderance of evidence of crime increases from multiple sources?
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Will you lose your home, car, or business insurance because of crime?

08.22.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

With insurance companies, what’s the difference between storms, wildfires, and crime? If your home or business is broken into, or if you are injured during a crime at home, or if your car is stolen, there’s little difference.
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Cops believe cities are cooking the books on crime (now listen to Democrats talk about crime levels dropping)

08.20.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Cops and others in the justice system believe that reported decreases in crime are wrong. They believe that crime is increasing.
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Report: U.S. confidence in American policing dramatically improves

08.02.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Police community relations are improving. It’s the largest year-over-year change in public perceptions of 17 major U.S. institutions.
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Is FBI data an accurate portrayal of crime? The HONEST answer might infuriate you.

08.01.24 | Leonard Sipes Opinion

Media have ignored a 2023 report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics showing huge increases in crime. Even when it’s brought to their attention, it’s still dismissed. Why?
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Does a crime victim have the right to own the name and future money of the person who attacked them?

07.30.24 | Leonard Sipes Opinion

Maybe it’s time for crime victims to appeal to the courts for redress and financial compensation to force their victimizers to pay a price commiserate with their crimes.
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Is US crime really declining? The impossible world of crime statistics

07.26.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Is crime decreasing? “There’s a crime divide between Americans and politicians, and voters are watching,” The Hill.
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During major events- who do you trust more, cops or the news media?

07.25.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

How does the law enforcement profession fare during times of stress and uncertainty? How does policing compare with other institutions? Who does the public trust more, cops or the media?
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