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Journalists and Researchers: How FBI Crime Data Can Bolster Your Work

Explore the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), a valuable resource for unpacking crime trends across the U.S.

Investigate This • 10.16.2026

Journalists: How to Responsibly Report on Local Crime Data

While crime reporting can sensationalize public safety concerns, thoughtful stories can illuminate societal harms and hold institutions accountable.

Investigate This • 10.16.2026

Why is Crime Falling? The Answers Aren’t Simple.

Politicians are jockeying for credit ahead of midterm elections, but experts point to a mix of pandemic recovery, community programs and targeted policing.

Closing Argument • 08.29.2026

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