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Study: Reducing proactive policing could reduce major crime

by Brian Seay

Researchers looked at data from the NYPD during a slowdown a few years ago and cross referenced that with major crime complaints submitted by residents.

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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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FBI in Chicago: We’re looking for ‘trigger-pullers and shot callers’

by Brian Seay

Efforts by the FBI and the Chicago Police Department have seen significant reductions in shooting incidents in two historically violent police districts.

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DOJ budget highlights ‘law and order’ priorities, but cuts funding and personnel

by Brian Seay

A 2018 budget proposal includes about a billion dollars in cuts to the DOJ, but directs hundreds of millions to crime reduction and immigration enforcement.

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Sessions pushes for better prosecution of most violent offenders

by Jennifer Cruz

Sessions told all 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices that violent crime needs to be made a “special priority” and “decisive action” must be taken to reduce it.

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