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crime2 years ago

"Unprovoked Machete Attack Leaves Teen Permanently Disfigured in Austin Chaos"

A teenager in Texas was left "permanently disfigured" after being randomly attacked with a machete on a popular walking trail in Austin, where a shortage of over 500 police officers has led to unpatrolled parks and trails. The attack highlights the impact of the police shortage on public safety, with the police union calling for elected leaders to hire more cops. The incident is part of a trend of rising violence in Austin, which has seen a staffing crisis in its police department following budget cuts and anti-cop sentiment.

via Daily Mail|
#austin#crime#machete-attack
law-enforcement2 years ago

Small Towns in America Disband Police Forces Due to Hiring Challenges

Small towns across America are disbanding their police forces due to a shortage of officers, citing hiring difficulties and an exodus from law enforcement. The trend has been exacerbated by the morale hit of the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police following the murder of George Floyd. At least 521 towns disbanded their police departments between 1972 and 2017, and in the past two years, at least 12 small towns have dissolved their departments. The vacancies are often filled by county sheriffs or neighboring towns, but the problem of understaffing persists. The exodus of veteran officers, coupled with a decline in young people willing to undergo police training, has created a shortage of police officers nationwide. Despite the disbanding of police departments, crime rates have generally remained unchanged in these towns.

via Yahoo News|
#county-sheriff#hiring-challenges#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

Rochester Manufacturer's COO Blames System for Encouraging Car Theft

The COO of a manufacturing company in Rochester, which has been targeted by car thieves and vandals, believes the judicial system and political environment are telling criminals it's okay to steal. The police shortage and lack of accountability are also contributing factors. The companies in the tech park have asked for help from the police, but with only a few officers available, they cannot be a private security force for private businesses. The Rochester Police Department has reported 164 stolen cars in the last two weeks.

via News10NBC|
#accountability#car-theft#crime
crime2 years ago

San Francisco mall plagued by violent teen brawls, sparking safety concerns.

Mobs of teenagers have been involved in violent brawls at the Stonestown Galleria mall in San Francisco, with several incidents taking place from March 15 to March 17. The fights involved groups of juveniles attacking each other or bystanders, with one victim treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The mall has increased its security patrols, and the police department is working with shopping center officials to assess security measures. The San Francisco Police Department has seen a 12% decrease in its number of full-duty sworn officers from 2019 to 2022, and the city is 500 police officers below where it should be for a city of its size.

via Yahoo News|
#crime#juvenile-crime#mall-brawls
crime2 years ago

San Francisco mall brawls spark fear as teens clash.

Mobs of teenagers have been involved in violent brawls at the Stonestown Galleria mall in San Francisco, with several incidents taking place from March 15 to March 17. The fights involved groups of juveniles attacking each other or bystanders, with one victim treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. The mall will be increasing its security patrols, but the San Francisco Police Department is 500 officers below where it should be for a city of its size. The police department is working with shopping center officials to assess security measures to address criminal activity.

via Fox News|
#crime#juvenile-crime#mall-brawls