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Mayor Credits LAPD Hiring Push For Drop In Crime Rate

Property and violent crime in the city of Los Angeles were down for the 10th consecutive year in 2012, the city’s mayor and police chief said Monday.

2013/01/07

‘Citizen Patriotism’ Credited For Plunge In Violent Crime Rate In LA County

Thousands of civilian volunteers are helping to put a serious dent in the county crime rate, according to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/12/07

Deputy Patrols Credited For Drop In Santa Clarita, Malibu Crime

Overall criminal activity has declined by more than 12.5 percent in the first nine months of 2011 compared with the same period last year.

2011/10/10

Sheriff’s Dept. Credits Civilian Volunteers For Drop In Violent Crime

Violent crime has dropped significantly so far this year — but law enforcement officials give much of the credit for the decline to its civilian partners.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/09

Police Probe Violent Home Invasion In South El Monte

An investigation is underway into a violent home invasion robbery in South El Monte that left a 50-year-old woman beaten and robbed.

2011/07/24

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Supreme Court: Calif. Ban On Violent Video Games Unconstitutional

The high court’s ruling overturned the previous ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Sacramento that said the law violated minors’ rights under the First Amendment.

2011/06/27

3rd Suspect Remains At Large After Deadly Heist Attempt

A massive manhunt is still underway for the third would-be robber in a violent jewelry store heist in Orange County.

2011/06/25

Ask Josh: How Tornadoes Are Rated

With the recent deadly outbreak of tornadoes in the Midwest, twisters are on everybody’s mind, including Frank from El Segundo. Frank wanted to know how tornadoes are rated.

2011/05/27