The former premier of Queensland, Campbell Newman, will pressure current state MPs to take action on criminal activity—if he is elected to the Senate—after residents in Brisbane were forced to hire private security to patrol their neighbourhoods. Incidents of youth crime have increased across the state with one notable incident involving former rugby union star…
Senate Candidate Promises Pressure on State Leaders as Residents Forced to Hire Private Security
Democrats Push Tough-on-crime Bills at Statehouses Ahead of Reelections
As reelections near and violent crime emerges as a top issue on voters’ minds, some Democratic governors and state lawmakers are resorting to tough-on-crime legislation, often against the will of the party’s progressive camp. Most want to take more violent offenders off the street, either by rolling back bail reform or with tougher sentencing guidelines….
Democrats Push Tough-on-Crime Bills at Statehouses Ahead of Elections
Some Democratic governors and state lawmakers are resorting to tough-on-crime legislation, often against the will of the party’s progressive camp, as elections draw closer and violent crime emerges as a top issue on voters’ minds. Most want to take more violent offenders off the street, either by rolling back bail reforms or through tougher sentencing…
Police Detective Warns People Not to Visit Los Angeles Due to Rising Crime
A Los Angeles detective has warned against people visiting the city due to rising crime rates while adding that police are unable to guarantee their safety. “We’re telling people don’t visit because we don’t think we can keep you safe right now. And that’s just sad to say,” Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective Jamie…
Los Angeles Targets ‘Follow-Home’ Robbery Crime Wave
LOS ANGELES—Police are ramping up efforts to crush an escalating wave of violent crime in the Los Angeles area targeting popular shopping districts, wealthy residents, and celebrities. A spate of “follow-home” robbers turned deadly this week, resulting in the murder of a 23-year-old man outside of a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard Nov. 23. The Los…
Chief Judge Defends Bail Reform Amid Chicago Crime Wave
CHICAGO—Following Chicago’s most violent weekend of the year, Cook County’s chief judge Timothy Evans defended his bail reform against criticisms, saying it did not contribute to the continued crime wave. During the Fourth of July weekend (between Friday midnight and Tuesday early morning), 22 people were killed and 91 injured. So far, the city has…
‘Too Much Advocacy for Violent Offenders’: Chicago’s Police Chief Shifts Blame on Crime Wave
CHICAGO—As Chicago aldermen took turns questioning Police Superintendent David Brown about an alarming crime wave on Friday, Brown said police officers had done their utmost and that the blame should be directed at the court system which had sent too many violent offenders back on the street. About 20 aldermen requested the special city council…
‘Too Much Advocacy for Violent Offenders’: Chicago’s Police Chief Shifts Blame for Crime Wave
CHICAGO—As Chicago aldermen took turns questioning Police Superintendent David Brown about an alarming crime wave on Friday, Brown said police officers had done their utmost and that the blame should be directed at the court system which had sent too many violent offenders back on the street. About 20 aldermen requested the special city council…
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