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If you watch the news you probably feel like the only news is bad news.
Every day, there are multiple reports of homicides, robberies, and rapes that are taking place across the country.
It seems like there is a crime epidemic, leaving most people to think that criminal activity must be at an all-time high these days.
While there is still a lot to worry about out there, it might surprise most people to know that this is not the most dangerous year, or even decade, in the U.S.
Lots of things are blamed on the weather and particularly on climate changes: rising seas, increasing average temperatures and changes in the rainfall patterns.
Research shows that even slight rises in temperature can affect the behavior of people.
Environmental economist Matthew Ranson has predicted that the rising temperatures in the US will result in an additional 180,000 rape cases, 22,000 murders and more than a million burglaries and other crimes throughout the rest of this century.
Those numbers are based on the existing crime data and projections for changes in temperature that are widely accepted in the scientific community.
Ranson also says that …
For most of us, magic is something you see at children’s parties and Vegas shows. We don’t generally see magic playing a large role in our daily lives.
So, when we hear of someone being arrested in connection with some “bad magic,” it can make us scratch our heads in wonder.
While the majority of Americans are skeptics when it comes to magic, there are some who give it a lot of credence. Many people in countries around the world still believe highly in the practice of witches, shamans and voodoo priests.
It is when those beliefs and practices take a dark …
Here in California, we are continually talking about jail overcrowding.
But it's not just California's prison populations that are over run.
Out of all the countries in the world, the United States has the highest number of prison inmates at any given time.
Of all the people incarcerated around the world, 25% are in the US.
Here is an infographich breakdown of the crimes that prisoners are being held for, the economic impact that housing so many inmates is having across the country, and what changes need to take place to help turn it all around.
The number of violent crimes committed across the country varies from state to state.
There is also a variance in whether or not a weapon is used in the commission of the crimes and what types of weapons are used.
It might be surprising to many that many crimes like assault, robbery, sexual assault, and other violent crimes are committed without a weapon in hand.
When there is a weapon involved, however, the top choice of those criminals is a firearm.
Let's take a look at this infographic: Crime In America to examine Where Crime Occurs, What Weapons Are Used and How Often …
Canada is often thought of as a gentle place where crimes are rare and the people are constantly friendly and cheerful.
The country does, however, have its share of the criminal element in its midst.
Between 2009 and 2010, there were more than 262,000 adult criminal court cases in Canada.
In this infographic you can see a breakdown of the types of offenses that were committed and what percentage of the convicted offenders were sent to jail and to other forms of punishment.
Source: Crimes & Jail Time
In the United States, the incarceration rate is the highest in the world.
The recession has forced many prisons to tighten up their financial belts in order to save on costs. That means more prisoners being housed in tighter confines.
This can only have a negative impact. Additional funds are expected from the federal level in order to help improve conditions.
Crime Scene Science: The Modern Methods for Solving Crimes
We love our crime shows these days. CSI, NCIS, Law& Order: SVU -- they have all created a nation of mini crime-solvers.
We love trying to figure out the cases and even try to apply our acquired knowledge of crime scene science to real-life cases to solve the mystery.
Crime scene science has come a long way over the years, advancing in ways that were once thought impossible.
Time of death can be calculated to within a few hours.
Insects are used to help answer questions.
DNA is helping to convict and exonerate …
Privacy is something that we are losing a lot of these days.
Thanks to social media, we can know all about what our friends, family, enemies, neighbors and even celebrities are doing all day and night.
It’s no surprise then that law enforcement has begun to use social networks like Facebook to help solve cases.
There are even many instances of crimes being committed because of Facebook. Be aware of what you are posting to social media, be mindful of your privacy settings, think it through before you agree to meet someone you just friended on Facebook, and if you see any …
The interim Police Chief for the Oakland Police Department is confident that their new district system will help reduce crime. City crime rates have spiked in recent years. Burglaries and thefts are among the incidents that have been on the rise.
Chief Sean Whent said the Oakland PD is focused on identifying areas that are relative hotspots for criminal activity. Once these areas are identified, officers will be better able to address them.
The department has recently undergone a massive revamp. Outside consultants were brought in. In addition, the Oakland Police Department has (more…)
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