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Here’s how the government tracks guns used in crimes

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traced 79% of guns from crimes in 2021.

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How many high schoolers carry a gun?

Approximately 7% of male high schoolers and 2% of female high schoolers have carried a gun.

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Which states have the highest and lowest crime rates?

Between 2021 and 2022, New York’s violent crime rate rose 39.2%, while its property crime rate rose 64.3%.

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What are prison work programs and how common are they?

Existing prison labor data lacks frequency and depth.

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How many people in prisons died of COVID-19?

The death rate for incarcerated people in state and federal prisons from COVID-19 was 20% higher than for the average American.

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How many police officers die in the line of duty?

In 2022, over 100 officers died while on duty. However, the profession is still not considered among the deadliest.

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How did the pandemic affect jails?

Expedited releases and a decrease in arrests helped drive a 25% decline in jail populations in 2020.

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How common is it for released prisoners to re-offend?

More than eight out of every 10 youth offenders are arrested again within five years of release.

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The latest government data on school shootings

The 2021–22 school year had the highest number of school shootings since records began in 2000.

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Data says domestic violence incidents are down, but half of all victims don’t report to police

Fewer victims reported the crime to authorities in 2019 than in 2010, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics survey.

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