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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD[/quote]

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up. [/quote]

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem.  Full stop[/quote]

Yes, you can.  It worked in NYC in the 1990’s. The police measure that most consistently reduces crime is the arrest rate of those involved in crime.  The deterrent effect is a force multiplier that cities with a police shortage, like DC, desperately need.  [/quote]

Oh you better get ready to  pay up big.   Over half a million dollars per year per incarceration in NYC.  But sure no problem.[/quote]

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