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politics4 months ago

Justice Department probes DC police over alleged crime data manipulation

The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police officials falsified crime data to lower crime rates, amid political tensions over police control and claims by President Trump about rising violence, though recent crime trends have shown decreases. The investigation follows reports of a police commander suspected of data manipulation and reflects broader disputes over public safety and political influence.

via WTOP|
#crime-data#dc-police#falsification
politics4 months ago

Federal Inquiry into D.C. Police Crime Data Sparks Battle

The U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., has launched an investigation into whether city police officials falsified crime data amid a power struggle between federal and local authorities, with the Trump administration asserting control over the city’s law enforcement and questioning the accuracy of crime statistics, despite recent declines in crime rates.

via The New York Times|
#crime-data#federal-investigation#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

The Truth Behind the Shoplifting Surge Perception

While there have been reports of a surge in shoplifting in the United States, data suggests that the increase is limited to a few cities rather than being a national trend. In most of the country, retail theft has actually been lower this year compared to a few years ago. Shoplifting incidents in major cities, excluding New York City, have fallen by 7% since 2019. The attention given to the issue may be due to amplified stories from news outlets and social media, despite the overall data showing a decline in shoplifting.

via The New York Times|
#crime#crime-data#national-trend