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5 months agoSocial justice
Crime in the US is once again falling. Can we rethink policing? | Simon Balto
Crime rates in major cities in the United States, including Detroit, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, dropped significantly in 2023, with some cities seeing the lowest murder figures in decades.
Police-reported crime statistics may not accurately reflect the true extent of crime as they rely on police activity rather than victimization. [ more ]