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New Orleans Gets Extra Help to Fight Crime

December 25, 2025

New Orleans is about to get a boost in security. The Pentagon is sending 350 National Guard troops to the city. They will be there until the end of February. Their main goal? To help fight crime and keep people safe during big events like Mardi Gras. These troops will work with other federal agenci

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New York Subway: A Hidden Success Story

December 19, 2025

New York's subway system has been getting a lot of bad press. Some politicians are even calling for less money to be spent on it. But let's look at the facts. In 2025, the subway is safer than it has been in over a decade. Yes, there were some tough times during the pandemic. But overall, things ar

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Chicago Transit: Time for a Safer Ride

December 5, 2025

Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers

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New York City's Crime Drop: A Victory, But Not a Final Win

December 4, 2025

New York City has seen a big drop in crime, and it's time to acknowledge the efforts that made this happen. The city's new police chief, Jessica Tisch, has been a game-changer. She took charge and made some tough decisions that turned things around. Under her leadership, the NYPD has been more effec

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Why Crime Numbers Can Be Tricky

December 3, 2025

Clearance rates are often used to measure how well police solve crimes. But these numbers can be confusing and sometimes misleading. They show the percentage of cases police close, but they don't always tell the full story. In many places, clearance rates have been dropping for years. For example,

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Safety in the Nation's Capital: A Call for Stronger Law Enforcement

November 22, 2025

Recent events have put a spotlight on the rising crime rates in Washington, D. C. Members of Congress and federal employees have become targets of violent crimes. Representatives Angie Craig and Henry Cuellar were attacked, and a congressional intern was tragically killed. This situation is unaccept

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Crackdown on Crime: What's Happening in High-Crime Cities?

November 20, 2025

A big meeting is happening soon. It's about how the Trump team is trying to fix crime in certain cities. These cities are run by Democrats. The group in charge of the meeting says these cities have rules that let crime grow too much. This isn't the first time the Trump team has stepped in. Earlier

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Ecuadorians Decide on Foreign Military Bases and Constitutional Change

November 17, 2025

Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin

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Chicago Crime Numbers Drop: Who's Taking the Credit?

November 16, 2025

Chicago has seen a big drop in crime lately. Shootings are down by 35%, and carjackings have nearly halved. These numbers are a big deal, but not everyone is happy to talk about them. Some people say President Donald Trump's policies are behind this change. They argue that his crime-fighting effort

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Why Do Big Cities Have More Crime? Let's Look at the Numbers

November 13, 2025

After the death of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative commentator, social media was flooded with claims that political party membership could predict violent crime rates. One post, shared by Tim Pool, a conservative podcaster, showed a chart comparing violent crime rates in 2023 based on the po