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Cure for Smash-and-Grab Crime Epidemic? 'Aggressive, Proactive Policing'

Police patrol Union Square in San Francisco, California. Stores have increased security in response to a spike in thefts. (Ethan Swope/Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 15 December 2021 07:26 AM EST

Law enforcement officials say the most effective way to curb the spate of smash-and-grab crimes plaguing many liberal cities, particularly in California, is to let law enforcement officers do their jobs and bulk up watered-down bail reform measures nationwide.

The airwaves in recent weeks have been beset by video footage showing roving gangs of thieves ransacking retailers ranging from high-end designer stores to chain pharmacies, with most of the crime occurring in Democrat-led cities where critics say the laws essentially incentivize looters.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Law enforcement officials say the most effective way to curb the spate of smash-and-grab crimes plaguing many liberal cities, particularly in California, is to let law enforcement officers do their jobs and bulk up watered-down bail reform measures nationwide. The airwaves...
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2021-26-15
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 07:26 AM
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