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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Homicides in Los Angeles have decreased by over 20% in the first half of the year, with the city on track for its lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years, driven by police efforts and broader national trends, despite ongoing challenges in some neighborhoods.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
San Francisco has experienced a significant decrease in car break-ins following an aggressive crackdown on thefts, including the use of bait cars, plainclothes officers, and video surveillance. Between September and November, the city recorded 3,399 smash-and-grab reports, compared to 6,703 during the same period in 2022. The drop in crime has been attributed to targeted police efforts, vigorous prosecutions, and a hard-line messaging approach. City leaders and law enforcement officials hope that the decline in auto burglaries will continue.