Category: violent crime

Majority of Canadians Say Justice System ‘Too Lenient’ on Violent Criminals: Poll

A large majority of Canadians say Canada’s justice system is too lenient on violent criminals and that too many violent offenders are being repeatedly offered bail, according to a new poll. Released on June 15, the Leger Marketing survey conducted on behalf of Postmedia indicates that most Canadians are prepared to take a harder line against…


Police Say Violent Crime on the Rise in Virginia, Most Crimes Committed on Saturday Nights

A report published on June 9 by the Virginia State Police shows that nearly all types of violent crime are up from the previous year, and more violent crimes occurred on Saturday nights than on any other day of the week. The “Crime in Virginia” report (pdf), which was compiled by the state police data…


Criminal Justice Disaster

Commentary Over the past decade or so, America has undertaken a radical experiment with criminal justice reform. The consequences have been devastating. The number of people arrested in America each year has fallen sharply over the past two decades. Public prosecutors now prosecute significantly fewer cases. Those that are convicted can generally expect shorter sentences….


Why Colorado is Topping the Charts in Violent Crime

Rep. Gabe Evans isn’t a career politician. Before being elected to his first term as a Colorado State representative on Nov. 8, 2022, Evans served 12 years in the U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard, and 10 years as an Arvada, Colorado, police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. As such, Evans has extensive experience in…


LIVE NOW: House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Manhattan DA Bragg’s Policies

U.S. House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing on Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, April 17, in New York City, New York. The hearing will examine Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s policies and their consequence on violent crime and their impact on the community for New York City residents. Jose…


House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Manhattan DA Bragg’s Policies

U.S. House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing on Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, April 17, in New York City, New York. The hearing will examine Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s policies and their consequence on violent crime and their impact on the community for New York City residents. Jose…


House Judiciary Committee Hearing on ‘Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan’

U.S. House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing on Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, April 17, in New York City, New York. The hearing will examine Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s policies and their consequence on violent crime and their impact on the community for New York City residents. Jose…


LIVE NOW: House Judiciary Committee Hearing on ‘Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan’

U.S. House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing on Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, April 17, in New York City, New York. The hearing will examine Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s policies and their consequence on violent crime and their impact on the community for New York City residents. Jose…


Tory Deputy Leader Requests Emergency Debate on Rising Violent Crime Rates

Conservative MP and deputy leader Melissa Lantsman requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Jan. 30 to address what she called the “unprecedented levels of violent crime across Canada,” particularly on Toronto’s public transit systems. Lantsman sent a letter to House speaker Anthony Rota requesting the debate prior to rising in the…


Violent Crime Involving Firearms Down Five Percent: Statistics Canada

Newly released statistics show violent crime involving firearms dropped five percent in Canada between 2020 and 2021. According to Statistics Canada, violent crime in general went up four percent, but a decrease in firearm-related crime in urban areas, including Toronto, led to the drop in violent crime with guns. In Toronto, the rate of firearm-related…