Leonard Sipes

Per Gallup, we have a record fear of crime, and Americans telling us that they want a tougher criminal justice system.
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The top ten locations for violent crime and observations as to why these places can be of concern.
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People want to know how mentally ill offenders obtain firearms or why firearms were not confiscated. Turns out 5.7% out of 25 million potential firearm applications were denied for “mental health commitments or adjudications” in 2020. This article explains the complexities of mental health, access to firearms, shootings, and mass shootings on a national scale. It’s far more complicated than many think.
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If we convinced Americans to report most criminal victimizations, it would shut down the justice system in a week.
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Gallup ranks 141 countries about perceptions of law enforcement and personal safety. So where does the US rank?
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USDOJ: Law enforcement agencies across the country face a “historic crisis” in recruiting and retaining qualified candidates.
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Explaining crime in the United States is complex. Doing it in one article is a challenging endeavor.
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If you combine violent and property crime with cyber crime and identity theft, it’s probable that most Americans are victimized by crime yearly.
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The numbers for human trafficking seem low compared to the scope of the problem; out of those charged 68% had no prior convictions.
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National crime statistics reported by the FBI for 2022 (crimes reported to law enforcement).
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The majority (85.7%) of individuals sentenced for an escape offense and released were rearrested during an eight-year follow-up period, which was higher than individuals sentenced for any other type of offense (49%).
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It’s clear that many politicians do not understand the National Crime Victimization Survey, though they'll use it in their campaigns.
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It’s not a matter of “if” but “when.” Artificial intelligence and police-friendly tech are coming at a very rapid pace.
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What in the name of Maple trees is happening to Canadian cities and growing violence? Canada has always had a reputation for being a safe country with moderate crime cities.
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I spoke to a person regarding national crime statistics who told me that crime data was irrelevant. The most important indicator of crime in the United States was fear of crime.
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