There’s been a much-observed tendency to link periods of rising economic distress with increasing crime rates. But we may have to rethink that, given the pattern in the national data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For the third straight year and during the Great Recession, crime rates have fallen. All four categories of violent crime declined overall, as well as overall categories of property crime and arson.
I research through all the 'blah' news filling up our media to bring to light positive stories to help lighten the load. Here you will find encouraging and newsworthy reports around health, science and technology, art, philanthropists, adorable animals, helpful tips, local and international heroes, and much more taking place in our world every day.
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