How does DC’s homicide rate compare with other countries? President Donald Trump said Washington, DC’s homicide rate is higher than ‘the worst places on Earth.’ Not quite. August 13, 2025 Maria Ramirez Uribe
Trump inflated DC crime stats while seizing short-term control of its police Police statistics show steep declines in violent crime even as Trump invoked emergency powers over the department August 12, 2025 Gabrielle Lazor
Opinion | Trump called DC dangerous. Journalists cited data showing crime is down. Journalists pointed to police data showing sharp drops in crime in DC and other cities the president criticized August 12, 2025 Tom Jones
There’s a line between documenting the glorification of a shooter and perpetuating it In the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, intense competition to get the story could distort the facts December 10, 2024 Kelly McBride
No, crime has not ‘skyrocketed’ under Joe Biden, as Rep. Nancy Mace claimed Overall violent crime and homicides are down during Biden’s presidency. Some property crimes are also down, though motor vehicle theft notably rose April 5, 2024 Louis Jacobson
Why the juvenile suspects in the Chiefs parade shooting haven’t been named, unlike Kyle Rittenhouse When deciding to name a minor suspect, news organizations should weigh a person’s right to privacy and the public’s right to know, experts say February 26, 2024 Sara Swann
Is there really a shoplifting ‘epidemic?’ Plus, whether stronger penalties slow retail theft, the deal with all the near-misses on airport runways, and more. March 3, 2023 Al Tompkins
The FBI is about to release incomplete and inadequate crime statistics Here’s a guide for journalists who want to use them and members of the public who want to understand them. October 5, 2022 Kelly McBride
For criminals and the corrupt, borders mean nothing. This guide helps journalists follow their ill-gotten gains. ¡Sigan el dinero!” is a free Spanish-language guide on how to access public records in 19 Latin American countries. September 7, 2022 Daniel Salazar Murillo
