School is back in session, and that means students have flooded back to residence halls and campus apartments for another year. As you might have guessed, as the student population on campus increases, so does the area crime rate. According to the University of Minnesota Police Department, there was a noticeable uptick in certain crimes […]
Pre-Court Diversion Programs Helping To End Prostitution in Minnesota
Back in the day, if a client and a provider were caught in the act of prostitution, police would arrest both individuals. However, since “johns” are typically more financially stable, they’d often be able to pay a fine and gain their release from jail, whereas the female providers didn’t always have that option. When the […]
Minneapolis Has $1 Million Plan To Stop Sex Trafficking
The Super Bowl is coming to Minneapolis, and cities that host the NFL’s biggest game often experience an uptick in crime. One of the biggest crime concerns is that of human trafficking and sex trafficking, but Minneapolis is taking steps to keep traffickers out of the city and to catch individuals who try to traffic […]
The Correlation Between Heart Rate and Crime Commission
Does your resting heart rate play a role in your likelihood to commit a crime? According to researchers at the University of Penn, there may be a link between lower heart rates and an increased likelihood of committing a crime. It is no surprise that men commit more crimes than women, but what factors go […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline In 2016
According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
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