US EditionMany Americans See Violence, Feel Unsafe
- Demonstrations have broken out across multiple locations, including Los Angeles, resulting in confrontations between protesters and law enforcement amid widespread civil disturbances and the deployment of military forces.
- This unrest follows declines in crime noted by officials, but ongoing challenges include a shrinking police force and low crime clearance rates that complicate public safety.
- Departments like the New York Police lose officers monthly, and many cities operate with forces at least 10% smaller than a decade ago, straining patrols and investigations.
- In 2023, fewer than half of violent offenses and less than one-third of property-related crimes were officially reported, while homicide clearance rates remained below 51%, and at least seven law enforcement officers were recently killed in the line of duty.
- These conditions suggest that despite falling crime rates, law and order remain fragile, with violence and public fear persisting until communities feel truly safe.
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Trump's National Guard Troops Deployed for LA Protests Are Still Unpaid, Sleeping on Cots Outdoors: Report
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