Homicide Rates Skyrocket 30% In Major Cities Due To Pandemic, Policing Problems
Homicide Rates Skyrocket 30% In Major Cities Due To Pandemic, Policing Problems 02/03/21 AT 1:09 PM While the pandemic has slowed crimes like robberies, homicides have surged in 2020 due to lockdowns and protests over police violence. Data released Monday by the Council on Criminal Justice showed the homicide rate up 30% across 34 major cities surveyed, with some drastically higher. COVID-19 lockdowns have prevented police and social workers from performing normal preventative policing, heading off violent incidents before they happen by meeting with people in high-risk areas. The connect...