Sunday Commentary: Overreacting to Retail Theft, Other Crime Increases
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor “Lawmakers are overreacting to crime,” that was the basic headline in…
‘Multifaceted and Systemic Nature of Crime’ Noted in COVID-19 Crime Rate Study by Scientific Group
By Leslie Acevedo WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Law and…
Commentary: Why DA Reisig’s Zero Bail Study Is Flawed and Uncompelling
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Yolo County District Attorney’s office released an expanded study…
My View: Where Is Violent Crime Spiking? Not in SF or LA, but in Red California
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Moderate Democrats backed by deep red money were able to oust…
Commentary: Does Criminal Justice Reform Only Work with a Dropping Crime Rate?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor There was an interesting interaction on Twitter yesterday when NY Times…
Although Robbery Has Decreased, San Francisco Residents Invest in Multiple Modes of Security
By Darling Gonzalez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Robbery has decreased 5.4 percent between 2020 and 2021 in…
Commentary: Data Shows Boudin Charging More Serious Crimes, Less Minor Crimes
By Rory Fleming If one believes the hype from certain writers at the San Francisco Chronicle, District…
After Looking at Data, Officials Skeptical over Real Reasons for Walgreens SF Store Closings
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Walgreens—claiming a continued string of retail theft is the…
PPIC Notes FBI Crime Numbers Show CA Crime Trends Largely Reflect the U.S.
By Noe Herrera and Neha Malhi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The FBI recently released crime numbers that…
Report Analyzed Crime Trends in California during the Pandemic
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Berkeley, CA – More research continues to show that the crime…
New Report Reveals Decrease in Crime in Democratic Voting Counties, Increase in Republican Voting Counties
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California’s 23 Republican-voting counties have higher rates of…
California’s Mission to Reduce Crime, Retail Theft, and General Violence: A Press Conference on AB 311
By Zoey Hou LOS ANGELES, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom joined law enforcement leaders, legislators, and local officials…
Monday Morning Thoughts: How Is This the Fault of the DA?
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA -A Chronicle editorial points out that “visceral anecdotes drive crime…
Commentary: Countering the Narrative on Crime Increase
By David M. Greenwald Recently a pro-law enforcement publication (Law Officer) put out a blurb arguing that…
Guest Commentary: The Dishonest Blame Game of Retail Store Closures and Crime
Reporters who parrot corporate claims of out-of-control theft play into a narrative that benefits big business and…
Comparing SF and Alameda Calls into Question Traditional ‘Tough on Crime’ DA Policies
Senior Legal Analyst Kate Chatfield Questions the Effectiveness of Alameda DA’s Tough on Crime Approach By Mia…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Murders Are on the Rise, but Pinpointing the Cause Is Trickier than Some Think
By David Greenwald The data released so far this year shows pretty clearly that the murder rate…
California’s 2019 Crime Rate Lowest in Recorded State History
By Linh Nguyen STATE NEWS – California’s crime rate, as measured by violent and property offenses reported…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Keeping an Eye on Crime Rates Crucial For Progressive Prosecution Reform
The historic drop in crime rate over the last several decades combined with the disproportionate incarceration in…
Police Chief Reports Crime Steady with Some Concerns; Council Supportive of Adding Cameras
While a rash of robberies, two carjackings and a ring of catalytic converter thefts make for concerning…
