FBI's Shift: More Arrests, Less Crime?

Record Arrests and Declining Crime Rates

The FBI is making more arrests for violent crimes now than it did last year. This is according to Kash Patel, who was the FBI director at the time. He said that under President Donald Trump's leadership, the FBI is on track to arrest over 28,000 violent offenders. This is a big jump from the previous year.

Focus on Violent Crime and Data-Driven Enforcement

Patel also mentioned that 17 major cities saw record results. This is because the FBI is focusing more on stopping violent crime and protecting the country. Deputy Director Dan Bongino said that this increase is due to targeted, data-driven enforcement. He also said that the FBI is moving away from what conservatives see as politicized priorities.

Strategies and Results

Bongino said that a small group of people commit most violent crimes. Many of these people have been arrested multiple times. He and Patel moved FBI resources to areas with high violent crime rates. They also used "broken windows" policing and "target prioritization analysis." The results were dramatic, with record-breaking arrest numbers and historic drops in violent crime.

Internal Documents and City-Specific Data

Internal FBI documents show that violent-crime arrests surged in 17 key cities under Trump. This is compared to the same period during the Biden administration. Arrests in these cities nearly doubled in Trump’s first year. This is a big change from the previous four years.

The statistics include arrests tied to gang activity, transnational organized crime, and child human trafficking. Buffalo led the nation with a 400% increase in arrests. Jackson more than tripled, and New York logged the highest volume. Other cities like New Orleans, Miami, Houston, and Dallas also saw increases. Seattle was the only office that posted a decline.

Overall Impact

Total arrests excluding crimes against children more than doubled. This is part of the broader 28,000-plus total referenced by Patel. For conservatives, the takeaway is clear: When the FBI prioritizes violent criminals over politics, communities become safer.