Interesting article.
Media hype and BS is the issue!
I was just reading in Forensic Magazine that the city of Detroit instituted an interactive map of city crime.
This Interactive Map Allows You to See Every Single Reported Crime in Detroit
The city of Detroit has launched a new interactive tool to bring transparency and awareness to crime trends. The Crime Viewer, which is in its beta-testing phase, is a new visualization program and the result of combined efforts of the Department of Innovation and Technology and the Detroit Police Department.
The Crime Viewer uses data compiled from Dec. 2016 to present. Crimes are color-coded and a legend includes the number of reported incidents per crime category with a reference guide to describe each crime.
The database is updated as crimes are officially reported.
"By putting information in the hands of residents, we hope to work together to promote a safer community,” the website says of the program.
"Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding gun control legislation. I always appreciate hearing from my constituents. First and foremost, I would like to express my heart-felt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the horrific shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. My thoughts and prayers remain with all of those impacted. It is an unfortunate reality that there are individuals intent on breaking existing laws and committing such heinous acts. Many different proposals have been introduced in Congress that seek to address these problems. As your United States Senator, I will be diligent and thoughtful as each proposal is examined and debated. I believe that any solution must involve combatting the culture of violence in society, enforcing the laws already on the books, and addressing the underlying mental health issues that contribute to such incidents. Additionally, our processes of sharing information among agencies and alerting the proper authorities when signs of violence are apparent should be consistent and current. Lastly, we must also ensure that individuals who commit crimes with firearms are held accountable for their actions, and that they receive swift punishment commensurate with their crimes. As a United States Senator, the safety and security of the American people remains one of my utmost priorities. Please know that I will always pursue ways to keep Americans safe from violence and will continue to carefully study and consider all such proposals. Rest assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as Congress continues to debate gun control legislation." Sincerely, Richard Shelby
