Crime falls in Monroe public housing
MONROE, La. (AP) - Crime in the Monroe Housing Authority's family developments fell 2.2 percent over the past year, though since 2009 is up about 9.7 percent. The News-Sta r reports burglary and damage to property were the leading crimes reported. Data provided by the authority shows crime was most prevalent at the Burg Jones Lane and Miller Square properties. Housing Director Frank Wilcox said ...
Crime bill pot sentencing controversy caught Harper's eye
Media reports that some pot growers will face harsher mandatory-minimum sentences than child rapists if the new omnibus crime bill passes caught the attention of the prime minister, suggests a document obtained by The Canadian Press.
'The Retribution': Crime-solving partners confront two killers
My introduction to Scottish crime writer Val McDermid's compelling characters, clinical psychologist and criminal profiler Dr. Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordon, came from watching the outstanding TV series Wire in the Blood on BBC America a few years back.
Crime-lab work often far different from what's portrayed on TV
In contrast to what's often seen in television crime dramas, laboratory results from criminal investigations can take a long time. The increase in the amount of evidence sent to the state forensic lab has created a huge backlog of work, which has an impact on the entire process, from police investigations to prosecution in court.
Crime gangs unit funding 'undecided'
POLICE Commissioner Mal Hyde says no decision has been made to permanently increase the Crime Gangs Task Force despite the recent bikie violence.
Crime alerts for Pacoima and nine other L.A. neighborhoods
Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in 10 L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of Los Angeles Police Department data by the Los Angeles Times? Crime L.A. database. Two neighborhoods reported a significant increase in violent crime....
Crime Lab remains underfunded
Hello armchair CSIs. For this 'Guam Forensic Forum' column I want to talk about the new laboratory information management system, Crime Lab updates, and a bit about safety on our roadways.
