Tag: Statistics

Alternative Traffic Enforcement: Identifying Areas for Future Research | National Institute of Justice

Alternative traffic enforcement is an emerging crime and justice issue prompted by efforts of dozens of jurisdictions throughout the United States. In response to documented dangers and disparities, they seek to change how some traffic violations are handled.[1] Specifically, these strategies try to increase public safety and reduce demands on officers by deprioritizing some traffic offenses and shifting enforcement responsibilities to alternative agencies or technologies. Most of these programs are in their infancy.
— Read on nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/alternative-traffic-enforcement-identifying-areas-future-research

Exclusive | Migrants flooding NYC’s justice system — making up ‘75% of arrests in Midtown’ — as ‘pathetic’ sanctuary city laws handcuff cops

Migrant crime is taking its toll on NYC’s criminal justice system, forcing precincts and courthouses to contend with a never-ending parade of criminal suspects, which consume a disproportionate share of resources needed to keep New Yorkers safe.
— Read on nypost.com/2024/09/02/us-news/migrants-flooding-nycs-justice-system-making-up-75-of-arrests-in-midtown-as-pathetic-sanctuary-city-laws-handcuff-cops/

YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report | Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) | CDC

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report provides data on health behaviors and experiences of high school students in the United States. Data highlight students’ behaviors and experiences in 2023, changes from 2021 to 2023, and 10-year trends. The report focuses on:

Sexual behavior
Substance use
Experiences of violence
Mental health
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Other important issues, like social media use

— Read on www.cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/

In Defense of Graffiti

Note: Graffiti may look like art to some people but painting graffiti on other people’s property is ILLEGAL.

Graffiti is a visible reminder that, despite everything, people are still struggling along, making their mark. That humanity remains, in all its messy glory, despite every attempt to flatten and sanitize it away.
— Read on www.currentaffairs.org/news/in-defense-of-graffiti

Vital Signs: The State of Crime in New York City at Midyear 2024 |Vital City

A sluggish recovery with three warning bells for the quality of city life.

An excellent concept discussed is VOLUME OF CRIME. Volume of crime is probably what the citizens feel and is the reason why when “experts” claim that the crime rate decreased in NYC citizens continue to feel unsafe.
— Read on www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/the-state-of-crime-in-new-york-city-at-midyear-2024

Doing Less with Less: Crime and Punishment in Washington, DC | Manhattan Institute

Washington, DC, is making headlines for its crime problems. While other cities saw crime retreat in 2023, the District saw a historic spike in murders, as well as a surge in shocking carjackings, many carried out by teenage offenders. These disturbing crimes are compounded by a general decay in public order in the District, with […]
— Read on manhattan.institute/article/doing-less-with-less-crime-and-punishment-in-washington-dc

Not just an urban problem: New study reports higher rate of shootings by police across suburbs and rural areas

Media coverage of shootings by police typically involve urban incidents, giving the impression that the issue is unique to cities. However, national data built from the Gun Violence Archive tells a different story, showing …
— Read on medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-urban-problem-higher-police-suburbs.html