Leonard Sipes

Even the USDOJ is quietly announcing it: We have a crisis in the number of police officers

11.03.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

USDOJ: Law enforcement agencies across the country face a “historic crisis” in recruiting and retaining qualified candidates.
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Trying to figure out what the hell is going on with crime in America? Here's the truth about the numbers.

11.01.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Explaining crime in the United States is complex. Doing it in one article is a challenging endeavor.
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The data the media probably doesn't want you to see: Most Americans are victimized by crime yearly

10.26.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Who exactly is being charged with human trafficking in America? The facts are mind-blowing.

10.25.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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FBI crime data for 2022: Increases exceed decreases for most categories - so what's REALLY going on here?

10.24.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

National crime statistics reported by the FBI for 2022 (crimes reported to law enforcement).
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Bombshell report ignored by media: Escaped offenders have 'extensive and serious criminal histories'

10.12.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Is violence rising or falling? Apparently there are "quirks" within the National Crime Victimization Survey

10.10.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Will Technology And Artificial Intelligence Revolutionize Law Enforcement?

10.04.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Surprising report shows growing violence in Canada compared to decreasing violence in the US

10.01.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Is fear the most important crime statistic that most people in America are ignoring?

10.01.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

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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Police officers are screwed no matter what they do - and it's costing everyone their lives.

09.21.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

What percentage of police encounters involve an opportunity to de-escalate, and what percentage involve unexpected violence?
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US violence is both increasing and decreasing? Who’s right?

09.19.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

We have a paradox, significantly rising violence and serious violence in 2022 per one source, and mostly decreasing violent crime in 2023 based on big city police dashboards.
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What are the feds hiding? True data shows big increases in categories of violent victimization in America

09.17.23 | Leonard Sipes Editorial

For a variety of reasons, crime in the United States is becoming difficult to understand.
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Study: Cities ranked for fear of crime - but are crime rates what actually impact fear?

08.29.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Fear of crime is an endlessly debatable issue. Criminologists have stated for decades that fear or concern or perceptions of safety have endless variables.
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The feds are talking about "race" when it comes to violent crime - but is it all just a big lie?

08.26.23 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Violent victimization by race and origin are common questions. BJS recently provided charts but they need some context and explanation.
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