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Leonard Sipes

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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Report: 65% on probation are felons, 50% are violent... and an agent was recently murdered

06.29.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Parole and probation (especially probation) is the backbone of the correctional system with approximately two-thirds of convicted offenders residing in communities. An estimated 3,668,800 adults were under community supervision.
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Record increases and decreases in US crime in two years-: who is right... and who is fudging the numbers?

06.28.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

We have immense contrasts in record increases and decreases in crime in two years from the US Department of Justice. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to accurately analyze crime in the US.
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The internet is changing how police communicate with America - is that good or bad?

06.20.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

We within the justice system are getting more exposure with our press releases and digital media than ever before from emerging national online news sources. This means new powers and enhanced responsibilities.
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'Correctional supervision' decreased 23% since 2012: Is there a crime connection?

06.20.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

Is there a connection between prison populations, correctional supervision and crime? Based on the best available evidence from the US Department of Justice, it seems plausible.
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Juvenile violent crime explodes per USDOJ- 'it’s just kids killing kids'

06.14.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

The data shows that the number of juveniles killing other juveniles was the highest it’s been in more than two decades.
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College crime rates were on the rise prior to the illegal pro-Palestine encampments

05.12.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

A University of Chicago professor said that research shows that students on college campuses (before the protests) are more fearful than ever before.
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