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Homicides Down in New Jersey for Third Straight Year

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Although New Jersey?s overall crime rate for 2009 will not be determined until next summer, preliminary homicide reports have shown a decline for the third straight year. Based on a dailyrecord.com report, preliminary murder statistics in New Jersey show a downward crime trend that may be attributed to a state plan combating violent crimes. Other credited crime prevention tactics include advanced surveillance and security systems, more intelligent deployment of police resources, stronger drug and gun laws, and harsher sentencing guidelines. According to the Uniform Crime Report, the number of violent crimes in New Jersey decreased by 1 percent. Even though this decline is small, it shows that the number of incidents have decreased seven years in a row...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on January 25, 2010 (boomark / email).