Nov 24 Watch 3:25 A Brief But Spectacular take on the narrative about people who commit violent crime Keith Wattley is the founding executive director of UnCommon Law, a group that helps people who are serving life sentences navigate the parole process. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on changing the narrative about people who commit violent… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 5:16 Recent surge in violent crimes has made ‘law & order’ a hot button topic, again By Jeff Greenfield This week, President Biden is traveling to New York City to meet Mayor Eric Adams in the wake of a shooting that killed two NYC police officers. With crime rates including murder, lootings and shootings going up nationwide over the… Continue watching
Nov 15 WATCH: Biden addresses Tribal Summit, promises to combat crime on Native lands By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Speaking at a White House summit on tribal nations, Biden signed an executive order tasking the Justice, Homeland Security and Interior departments with pursuing strategies to reduce crime. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 7:31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s crime talking points NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rhetorical battle over peaceful protests and incidents of violence and whether that conversation benefits President Trump or Democratic… Continue watching
Aug 19 WATCH: Barr gives update on anti-violent crime initiative Operation Legend By Associated Press Attorney General William Barr is expected to speak at 12 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 18 Justice Dept. plans crackdown on violent crime in 7 cities By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department will intensify federal law enforcement resources in the seven cities — Detroit, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City, Memphis and Milwaukee — which have violent crime rates high above the national average. Continue reading
Sep 29 5 important stories that deserve a second look By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Patty Gorena Morales, Jennifer Hijazi The end of some Temporary Protected Status for Sudan, a hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego and other stories you may have missed in the rush of news. Continue reading
Sep 26 Murders rose by more than 10 percent in 2015, but violent crime is still historically low By Eric Tucker and Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press The number of murders reported by law enforcement agencies in four cities alone — Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee and Washington, D.C. — is showing a 20 percent increase, according to a new study. Continue reading
Oct 27 ‘Very disturbing’ homicide spike draws alarm from Obama administration By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — This year has brought an unusually grim and steady drumbeat of violence throughout the country. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch Crime Increases in New Orleans as the City Recovers from Hurricane Katrina The National Guard has been called to New Orleans to contain a surging crime problem as the city fights to rebuild its justice system. Continue watching