Dec 29 Watch 7:22 Why reports of a surge in retail theft may be overblown By Paul Solman, Sam Lane Most Americans think there’s more crime in the U.S. than there was a year ago, according to a recent Gallup poll. That’s despite clear data showing violent crime has actually dropped sharply in 2023. So why the misperception? Economics correspondent… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S. By Gary Fields, Associated Press The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. Continue reading
Nov 24 Police solving far fewer cases as homicides rise in Washington, D.C. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press As the number of homicides in Washington, D.C., rises, the percentage that are solved by the Metropolitan Police Department has dropped this year. Continue reading
Nov 15 10 teenagers face murder charges in beating death of classmate at Las Vegas high school, police say By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Authorities say a Las Vegas high school student was killed when 10 students between the ages of 13 and 17 beat him in an alleyway around the corner from campus in a prearranged fight over a pair of headphones and… Continue reading
Oct 05 Baby dies after pregnant mother was one of several people shot in western Massachusetts By Associated Press The pregnant woman was shot in the afternoon while seated on a public bus and taken to a hospital in critical condition, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office said. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:22 New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, and Thaddeus Johnson, a senior research fellow for… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 9:49 Investigation reveals rampant environmental and human rights abuses at sea By William Brangham, Teresa Cebrian Aranda The world's oceans are, in many ways, lawless places where piracy, overfishing, toxic waste dumping and even murder are routine. William Brangham spoke with journalist Ian Urbina, head of the Outlaw Ocean Project, about cold-blooded killings on the water. A… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 5:24 Rapid DNA testing helps police solve old crimes, but raises privacy concerns By Stephanie Sy, Roby Chavez, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young Louisiana police have a new way of using DNA to track down criminal suspects. But while police say it’s a boon for solving cold cases, privacy advocates worry about the tool’s growth and potential for improper use. Communities correspondent Roby… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 6:11 Senate moves to override controversial crime law in nation's capital By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori, Ali Schmitz A U.S. Senate vote on Wednesday means, for the first time in 30 years, Congress and the president will use their power to block a Washington, D.C. local law. The bill would overhaul the city’s criminal code as city leaders… Continue watching
Mar 08 Biden upends precedent in backing GOP resolution to block D.C. crime law By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden's support of a resolution to block new District of Columbia crime laws has split members of his own party amid rising concerns about crime in the nation's capital and other cities. Continue reading