New York City is facing a concerning rise in crime among youths, with significant increases in victimization rates reflected in NYPD statistics. Last year marked a troubling peak for incidents such as rape and robbery, with minor victims experiencing a 71% increase over half a decade. This alarming trend is compounded by rising juvenile crime rates and a substantial rise in narcotics arrests. To address these issues, the NYC Council is debating a bill restricting DNA sampling from minors, potentially weakening a crucial deterrent against juvenile delinquency.
Overall, we've seen a heartbreaking 71% increase in NYC minors victimized by major crimes in the past half-decade.
NYPD officials last month told councilmembers just how limited - and how critical - the current DNA collection regime is.
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