Crime
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Crime Ranking Methodology
Curious how these rankings were developed? Check out the methodology here.
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Crime in America 2015: Top 10 Safest Cities Over 200,000
Check out the Top 10 Safest Cities with populations over 200,000 from Law Street.
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What the FBI Says About Its Uniform Crime Reports
Read what the FBI says about its Uniform Crime Reports.
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Killers of Craigslist
Since the arrest in 2009 of Philip Markoff, aka the “Craigslist Killer,” the website has faced increased scrutiny by...
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The Case of Hannah Graham and the Myth of Stranger Danger
On September 13 2014, 18-year-old University of Virginia student Hannah Graham went missing.
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New FBI Report: Active Shooter Incidents on the Rise
The rate of “active shooter” incidents has been increasing since 2000, according to a new study from the FBI...
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FBI: Animal Abuse Now Top-Tier Crime
The FBI is changing the way that it deals with animal abuse. The abuse of animals is going to...
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Incarceration Figures Drop, But Community Support is Essential to Public Safety
Early last week the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed that for the first time since 1980 the federal prison...
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Fewer Federal Inmates for the First Time in Decades
The number of prisoners under federal jurisdiction decreased for the first time since 1980.
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Two More Disturbing Gun Cases Beg the Question When Will We Change?
On Thursday, Don Spirit killed his six grandchildren, aged from three months to 10 years old, and his daughter...
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There Is No Excuse for Child Abuse, Not Even for Adrian Peterson
Right on the heels of the Ray Rice domestic violence incident, NFL star Adrian Peterson was charged with...
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Slideshow: America’s Safest and Most Dangerous States 2014
Law Street's state-by-state slideshow of America's Safest and Most Dangerous States details the violent crime statistics for every city...
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The Death Penalty is the Easy Way Out
Justin Ross Harris was indicted on September 4 by a grand jury on eight counts for the murder of...
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Military Sexual Assault Remains a Major National Embarrassment
If you have seen the eye-opening documentary 'The Invisible War,' then you know that it raised awareness for the...
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Crime of Power: Treating the Problem in Ferguson and Ignoring the Cause
In the aftermath of the shooting in Ferguson, Missouri and the controversy over the way in which the police department...
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The Civil Rights Discussion: New Issues and New Debaters
Fifty years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Johnson.
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Religion to Justify Extremism: A Worldwide Issue
Religious extremist groups often distort the teachings of their faith in order to justify their violent acts.
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Compensation for Exonerees: A Fundamental Right?
When Jabbar Collins was arrested in 1994 for the murder of Rabbi Abraham Pollack, no one believed him when...
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Albuquerque Police Department Brought Under Federal Oversight
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached an agreement with the mayor of Albuquerque for an independent monitor to...
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The New Bipartisan Faces of Criminal Justice Reform
You’d think that $68 billion would go a long way. According to the Justice Policy Institute, that is how much...
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Crimes Against the Homeless: Who’s Keeping Track?
Though homelessness is not recognized as a protected class under the Hate Crime Prevention Act (HCPA), the National Coalition...
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Infographic: Religious Extremism in the United States Today
Extremist groups twisting religious ideologies to justify their violent acts are still active in the United States today. This...
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Violence in the Name Of Religion
Lynching, torture, and deliberately planned hate crimes bring to mind antiquated racist and religious extremist groups like the infamous...
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Community Policing in New Jersey: A Model for Stopping Local Violence
Paterson, New Jersey erupted earlier this month after a 12-year-old girl was shot and killed. People rallied for an...
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“Minor” Offenses? Trying Juveniles as Adults is on the Rise in the US
A slew of recent crimes committed by minors has prompted debate over whether or not they should be tried...
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Brazil Lost the World Cup and the Battle Against Crime
While the World Cup brought some of the mot talented soccer players to the forefront, it also brought out...
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First Pregnant Woman Arrested Under Controversial Tennessee Law
Mallory Loyola became the first pregnant woman to be arrested and charged with assault on her fetus under Tennessee's...
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Do You Know What to Do When You Get Pulled Over?
Knowing even your most basic rights as a driver can only serve as a benefit in the event that...
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Families of Victims of Police Brutality Question Officer Accountability
More police officers than ever before are being held accountable for misconduct as a result of increased public awareness,...
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Are We Nearing the End of Failed Mandatory Minimum Sentences?
Keeping non violent criminals incarcerated for decades leads to overcrowded conditions and billions of taxpayer dollars. The mandatory minimum...
