Homicides went up in 2020 and 2021 and are now rapidly coming back down. Violent crime nationwide hasn't increased. But the perception of a crime wave still colors U.S. politics.
  • @Dagwood222@lemm.ee
    16•2 years ago

    In a sane world, cops would be boasting about what a great job they are doing. In this timeline, they know that scared people will vote for increases in police budgets.

    • Dem BosainEnglish
      2•2 years ago

      But, they defunded* all the police, so if they admit the murder rate is down, they’re afraid they’ll get defunded* even further. Must continue to scream about high crime rates to get that sweet, sweet money.

      *I know they didn’t defund the police.