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Seattle Police Department launches new plan to curb violent crime

Seattle Police Department launches new plan to curb violent crime

April 8, 2025

In response to recent spikes in violent crime, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has unveiled a comprehensive new plan designed to boost public safety and reduce criminal activity throughout the […] Read More

Tacoma police score major victory in opioid crisis, seize drugs and weapons in narcotics bust

Tacoma police score major victory in opioid crisis, seize drugs and weapons in narcotics bust

March 9, 2024

The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) has claimed a significant win in the fight against the opioid crisis after concluding a successful investigation targeting a suspected drug trafficker operating within Tacoma […] Read More

Surge in ghost gun seizures in New York prompts calls for stricter regulations

Surge in ghost gun seizures in New York prompts calls for stricter regulations

January 6, 2024

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has reported a staggering 710% surge in the seizure of untraceable “ghost guns” since 2019, with 389 confiscated as of December 23, 2023. The […] Read More

“No child should be unsafe in their own city”

“No child should be unsafe in their own city”

Boston City Council passes ordinance to track firearms in gun violence initiative

December 4, 2023

In a significant move to address rising gun violence in the city, the Boston City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the Boston Police to collect and report data on […] Read More

“Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb”

“Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb”

Teenage credit card thief’s Airbnb birthday party bust unveils stash of 11 guns and automatic weapons

November 9, 2023

Ramsey County, Minnesota, authorities unexpectedly discovered a trove of 11 firearms, some of which had been converted into automatic weapons, while busting a 17-year-old credit card thief during a wild […] Read More

Law enforcement agencies in Northern California collect over 250 firearms in buyback event

Law enforcement agencies in Northern California collect over 250 firearms in buyback event

May 15, 2023

Law enforcement agencies in San Mateo County, located south of San Francisco, collected 264 firearms, including nine assault weapons and four “ghost guns” at a community gun buyback event on […] Read More

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