The Twin Cities has been hit with a heat wave that is expected to peak for the next two days, but will this spike in temperature also lead to a spike in crime? A number of different studies have explored the connection between seasonal temperatures and the crime rate, and while it makes sense that […]
Bike Thefts and Alcohol-Related Crimes Increase in Spring
Campus police officers at the University of Minnesota are prepping for an increase in campus thefts and alcohol-related crimes as the temperatures continue to rise. Officers said as students spend more time outside, so too do criminals. Instead of committing crimes like thefts from buildings, criminals switch gears when the weather warms. Here are some […]
