Another Year, Another Bloody Summer
7th July 2022
The surge in violent crime that began a few years ago continues. It will abate only when Americans demand and get action from local and national leaders.
The crime numbers we’ve seen already this year highlight the problem.
A serious upswing in violent crime often follows significant anti-police protests and less aggressive policing. Researchers call this the Ferguson Effect or the Minneapolis Effect.
The events of the summer of 2020 created a perfect storm.