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Justice Department Releases $61 Million in Awards to Combat Violent Crime in Seven U.S. Cities

May 12, 2020

The Justice Department announced that the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.

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In 2020, 47 Countries Witness Surge in Civil Unrest

January 29, 2020

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A quarterly Civil Unrest Index reveals that over the past year 47 jurisdictions have witnessed a significant uptick in protests, which intensified during the last quarter of 2019.

President Trump Signs Bill Authorizing $375M in Grants for Houses of Worship

January 29, 2020

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The Trump administration has authorized millions in federal grants for churches and other houses of worship and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of defending against violence.

Sen. Schumer Plans to Increase House of Worship Security Grants

January 10, 2020

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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says the number of violent attacks on religious institutions and members of religious groups is a national crisis that demands a much stronger federal response.

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FBI Uniform Crime Report Shows 3.9% Drop in Violent Crime in 2018

November 8, 2019

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According to FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, the nationwide violent crime rate decreased for the second consecutive year, down 3.9 percent from 2017.

Crime Risks Increase by 198% in Areas Near Theme Parks

November 7, 2019

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Crime rates are significantly higher in U.S. neighborhoods that surround theme parks, which are major tourist attractions, according to new research.

Violent Crimes in the U.S. Decreased During 2018

October 4, 2019

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For the second consecutive year, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation decreased when compared with the previous year’s statistics, according to FBI figures released.

Rep. Schiff Introduces The Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act

September 4, 2019

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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation – The Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act – that would create a federal domestic terrorism crime.

US Senator McSally Releases Legislation to Target Domestic Terrorism

September 4, 2019

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U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) released a discussion draft of legislation to add specific punishments for acts of domestic terrorism and provide federal law enforcement with new charging options.

Violent Crimes Most Likely to Occur At Night

June 14, 2019

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When are criminals active during the day? The Crimes at Night: Analyzing Police Incident Reports in Major Cities reveals that during the week, violent crimes occur most often at night.

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