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Survey says Most Americans Continue to Have Privacy and Security Concerns

August 20, 2018

Privacy and security online continue to be major issues for Americans, according to an NTIA survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Three Most Common Methods of Homicide in the US

July 27, 2018

The most common method of killing another person from 2010 through 2016 was by using a gun, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The New Science of Criminal Apprehension and Prevention

May 4, 2018

According to FBI crime statistics released in September of 2017, crime increased in the U.S. for the second consecutive year – posting a 4.1-percent surge last year compared to previous figures.

How to Build a Better Ballistics Analysis Strategy

Three key components every law enforcement agency needs to ensure a successful workflow, identify and apprehend suspects, and prevent the next shooting.

Sam Rabadi

April 16, 2018

One of the biggest challenges currently facing law enforcement is the continuing epidemic of gun violence afflicting many communities across our country.

86,000 Gunfire Incidents Across the US in 2017

April 3, 2018

ShotSpotter's National Gunfire Index (NGI) study reports that the western region of the U.S. saw the most significant decrease in gunfire activity in 2017.

Study Says Engaged Citizens Keep Crime Rates Down

December 19, 2017

A team of researchers at New York University say that everyday citizens who decide to improve their communities deserve much of the credit for falling crime rates.

FBI Releases 2016 NIBRS Crime Statistics

December 13, 2017

The FBI has released details on more than 6.1 million criminal offenses reported via the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2016.

Study Says Crime Rates Down in California

December 6, 2017

A study by the nonprofit Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice has found crime rates throughout California are down, yet are up slightly in L.A. County.

New Ordinance Reduces Violent Crime Near Late-Night Bars

November 3, 2017

An Iowa State University study has found when bar and nightclub owners increase security, they can help reduce crime for a neighborhood.

Fewer Americans Report Their Household Has Been Victimized by Crime

November 2, 2017

Twenty-two percent of Americans say a conventional crime was committed against their household in the previous 12 months, the lowest proportion since 2001.