Firearms-related fatalities spiked 56 percent while ambush attacks remained the leading cause of felonious deaths. Law enforcement fatalities in the U.S. rose 24 percent in…
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56 Percent Increase in Police Officer Firearm-Related Deaths
67 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty during the first half of 2014. This is a 31 percent increase over the same period in 2013 (51 officers killed).
View More 56 Percent Increase in Police Officer Firearm-Related Deaths44 Percent Decrease in Police Officers Murdered
27 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2013, a decrease of more than 44 percent when compared to the 49 officers killed in 2012.
View More 44 Percent Decrease in Police Officers MurderedLowest Number of US Prison Admissions Since 1999
In 2012, the number of admissions to state and federal prison in the United States was 609,800 offenders, the lowest number since 1999.
View More Lowest Number of US Prison Admissions Since 1999Top 10 Factors Contributing to Violent Crime-Updated
Author Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of speaking for national and state criminal justice agencies. Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention for the Department…
View More Top 10 Factors Contributing to Violent Crime-UpdatedPolice budget cuts-What will they do to adjust?
Crime in America.Net We have a student question; “With all the state and local and federal budget cuts, what will law enforcement agencies do to…
View More Police budget cuts-What will they do to adjust?11 police officers shot in 24 hours: Please sign the pledge below.
Crime in America Gentlereaders: We recently speculated as to whether the recent rise in police officer facilities and shootings could be due to budget cuts.…
View More 11 police officers shot in 24 hours: Please sign the pledge below.“Broke-American Justice on the Ropes”
Crime in America.Net I was called this morning and told to look at CNN. Their lead story was about Camden, New Jersey and the fact…
View More “Broke-American Justice on the Ropes”Correctional Programs Reduce Crime-Update-Two New Programs Offered
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View More Correctional Programs Reduce Crime-Update-Two New Programs OfferedChildren killed down 80 percent in Baltimore
Crime in America.Net Dear readers: It’s rare to discover great news from local criminal agencies. While national crime statistics continue to drop, all you seem…
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