SpotCrime Weekly Reads: 2017 FBI crime data, 2018 crime predictions, body cams show police work

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Fighting the violent crime rate, 2017 crime data finally available, civil forfeiture overhaul, lunar phases and temperature linked to crime rates, treating violence like a disease, and more...

POLICE CONDUCT

‘In seconds you can be fighting for your life.’ How routine calls can quickly turn dangerous for police (Sacramento Bee)

What happens to police departments that collect more fines? They solve fewer crimes. (Washington Post)

After Backlash Over Racist Comments, New Jersey Sheriff Resigns (Governing)

Deputy caught allegedly planting drugs in body cam footage (WDHN)

Philly agrees to overhaul civil forfeiture program to settle lawsuit (Philly.com)

CRIME RATE

Early Data from Nation’s Largest Cities Show 2018 Crime and Murder Rates to Decline (Brennan Center for Justice)

2017 FBI Crime Statistics Released Annual Statistics are Available in Crime Data Explorer  (FBI) see also: Crime in Texas and New Mexico is increasing, while police presence is low (KFOX14) and also: 'Neighborhoods are crying out': Baltimore has highest homicide rate of U.S. big cities (Baltimore Sun) and also: Violent Crime Stays Flat Nationally, Louisiana Still Leads States for Murder (NPR)

Bad moon rising: is there a link between lunar phases and crime? (The Guardian) see also: A Rise in Murder? Let’s Talk About the Weather (NYTimes)

Seattle will vacate more than 500 convictions for marijuana possession, saying they unfairly impact people of color (CNN)

Most people don't report sexual harassment and a majority think that's a real problem (WRAL)

Trump admin pours $1 million into Indianapolis to fight growing gun violence (IndyStar)

New Allentown program looks at violence like a disease that can be treated (The Morning Call)

Maryland attorney general to investigate Baltimore archdiocese's records on sexual abuse of children (Baltimore Sun)

DEFENDERS: Criminals on house arrests committing crimes (WCNC)

CRIM-TECH

Emergency Responders Can’t Use 'Drone-Killer' Technology, Despite Life-Saving Potential (NBC San Diego)

'Real-life boogieman' who raped women across California arrested with genealogy site data (USA Today)

POLICE TRANSPARENCY

Body Cam Video Shows Wild OKC Police Chase Of Road Rage Suspect (News9)

California police uphold few complaints of officer misconduct and investigations stay secret (LATimes)

PRISON REFORM

ACLU Launches Tool Showing Candidate Stances on Justice Reform (TheCrimeReport.org)

Probation and Parole Systems Marked by High Stakes, Missed Opportunities. 1 in 55 adults is under community supervision (Pew)

Virginia suspends controversial tampon ban for prison visitors (NBC News)

Toothless Texas inmates denied dentures in state prison (Houston Chronicle)

DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK

Teacher Arrested for Cramming His Kid Inside a Claw Machine to Rob It (VICE)

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