Tag: Crime Prevention
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Thwarting Robbery Attempt at 7-Eleven: Deputy in California Surprises
Initially, a customer at a Carson, California, 7-Eleven, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy accidentally stopped four suspects from robbing the store. Video showed the suspects entering the convenience shop and jumping over the counter. The deputy entered after seeing two masked people with knives and guns, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Deputy’s…
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Ways Citizens Can Contribute to Crime Prevention Discussed by CrimeStoppers and Community Advocates
Neighborhood leaders and CrimeStoppers in Montgomery, Alabama, are fighting gun violence, which caused over 70 homicides last year. Crime Prevention Strategies: A Community Approach to Tackling Gun Violence Gun violence destroys families and communities, according to CrimeStoppers’ Tony Garrett. Visiting the elderly, often ignored victims, and encouraging parents to talk to their children about responsible…
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Memphis Faces Early Crime Surge in 2024; Community Leaders Seek Collaborative Solutions
As Memphis grapples with an early surge in crime, two homicides within the first two days of the year have prompted community leaders to emphasize the need for a collaborative and multifaceted approach. The incidents, including a gas station shooting and a double shooting at a Whitehaven apartment complex, have sparked conversations among leaders about…