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St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Now Using STRmix

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis is the 69th organization in the U.S. to approve the use of STRmix, sophisticated forensic software capable of resolving mixed DNA profiles that previously were regarded as too complex or degraded to interpret.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis is the 69th organization in the U.S. to approve the use of STRmix, sophisticated forensic software capable of resolving mixed DNA profiles that previously were regarded as too complex or degraded to interpret.
  • With nearly 2,000 employees, the Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of St. Louis, MO.
  • It plans to use STRmix in its scientific testing of crime scene evidence.
  • In addition to the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis, STRmix is currently being used in the U.S. by such well-known agencies as the FBI and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

What is a Negligent Security Lawsuit, and How to Win

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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In the criminal case, the State Attorney often focuses on punishing a criminal.

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  • In the criminal case, the State Attorney often focuses on punishing a criminal.
  • In a civil case, the victim looks at the crime itself to see if it was preventable or foreseeable.
  • If so, the victim may be able to pursue a negligent security lawsuit against an apartment complex, shopping center or business who contributed to the injuries or wrongful death.
  • has handled hundreds of negligent security cases throughout the United States.

Ithaca Police Benevolent Association: School Bus Struck in Shooting, Children Safe

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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ITHACA, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The continuing wave of violent crime in Ithaca caused lockdowns at Cornell University and Ithaca City Schools in a week that included three reported shootings and a dangerous car chase, the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association said today.

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  • ITHACA, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The continuing wave of violent crime in Ithaca caused lockdowns at Cornell University and Ithaca City Schools in a week that included three reported shootings and a dangerous car chase, the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association said today.
  • Thomas Condzella, president of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association said, "Every week, citizens get a new public safety crisis in Ithaca.
  • For the second time this month, a bus was struck by a bullet in the latest incident.
  • Anyone with information about the recent shootings in Ithaca is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Investigations Division or report tips anonymously through the police tip line.

SiriusXM Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement with "Crime Junkie" Network Audiochuck

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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The agreement calls for Stitcher, the Triton-ranked #1 podcast company and SiriusXM subsidiary, to distribute all Audiochuck content across all podcast platforms.

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  • The agreement calls for Stitcher, the Triton-ranked #1 podcast company and SiriusXM subsidiary, to distribute all Audiochuck content across all podcast platforms.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to work with SiriusXM," said Ashley Flowers, Founder and CEO of Audiochuck.
  • As part of the new relationship, Audiochuck, SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher plan to collaborate in the development of additional content accessible across multiple platforms.
  • "Joining with SiriusXM is an important next step for our long-term vision at Audiochuck," said Kevin Mills, President of Audiochuck.

Most Voters See Criminal Justice Reform Contributing to Out of Control Rising Violent Crime

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Voters think violent crime is out of control, while twenty-two percent (22%) say no, and eight percent (8%) are not sure.

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  • Voters think violent crime is out of control, while twenty-two percent (22%) say no, and eight percent (8%) are not sure.
  • Additionally, the poll found a majority of likely voters believe:
    Prohibiting police from engaging in pursuits contributes to violent crime.
  • Prohibiting police from a "stop and frisk" of a suspect believed to be armed contributes to violent crime.
  • Letting accused violent criminals out of jail without bail while they wait for trial increases violent crime.

Walmart Skirts Tough Questions About Security Practices Before 2019 Mass Shooting in El Paso

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has again gone to the Texas Supreme Court to avoid answering tough questions related to the mass shooting at the El Paso Cielo Vista store in 2019.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has again gone to the Texas Supreme Court to avoid answering tough questions related to the mass shooting at the El Paso Cielo Vista store in 2019.
  • The legal maneuvers are in response to lawsuits filed by victims, family members and survivors of the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting that led to the deaths of 23 shoppers.
  • According to the lawsuits, Walmart created a "crime magnet," placing profits over safety by not providing adequate private security at the Cielo Vista location.
  • "The company knows it failed to provide adequate security despite violent crime at its stores.

Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocketing Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Catalytic converter thefts are rising across the country.

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  • Catalytic converter thefts are rising across the country.
  • "Vehicle thefts, carjackings, and break-ins are all crimes we've witnessed trending upward for several months, and now catalytic converter thefts are also on the rise," said David Glawe, President and CEO of NICB.
  • According to NICB's Operations, Intelligence and Analytics study of reported thefts, there were 108 catalytic converter thefts per month on average in 2018, 282 average monthly thefts in 2019, and 1,203 average thefts per month in 2020.
  • During this time period, the top five states for catalytic converter thefts were California, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Illinois.

Reward Announced From NABTU for Information Leading to Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of a Capitol Police Officer

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning, North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU) announced a $100,000 reward for the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of a police officer at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning, North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU) announced a $100,000 reward for the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of a police officer at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
  • NABTUs Governing Board of Presidents are issuing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of person or persons responsible for the murder of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick during Wednesdays attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol.
  • Those that have information should communicate that information to [email protected] .
  • If there are multiple claimants, the reward will be shared in amounts to be determined by NABTU.

Public Safety, Crime Prevention Come Down to Numbers: Too Few Trying to Protect Many

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetworkNewsAudio Knightscope Inc. announces the availability of a broadcast titled, Technology Answers Call for Greater Public Safety, Crime Prevention.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetworkNewsAudio Knightscope Inc. announces the availability of a broadcast titled, Technology Answers Call for Greater Public Safety, Crime Prevention.
  • Leading the list of crimes were larceny/theft in the property crime category and aggravated assault in the violent crime category.
  • Where the numbers actually fall in real life is a little more difficult to discern, considering the majority of crimes actually go unreported every year.
  • One of the reasons cited for failing to report a crime is the belief that police cant help.

Technology Answers Call for Greater Public Safety, Crime Prevention

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Violent crime, Crime, Property crime, Assault, Theft

With only two million law enforcement and security professionals who are utilizing outdated technology, adequately protecting 328 million Americans is impossible.

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  • With only two million law enforcement and security professionals who are utilizing outdated technology, adequately protecting 328 million Americans is impossible.
  • Leading the list of crimes were larceny/theft in the property crime category and aggravated assault in the violent crime category.
  • One of the reasons cited for failing to report a crime is the belief that police can't help.
  • Robots are increasingly part of the fight against crime, with drones in the air and machines underwater serving as mobile cameras.