Tag: crime_rate

Whitmer Proclaims National First Responders Day as Michigan Crime Rate Hits Seven-Year Low

28 Oct 2026 10:20 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist honor Michigan's firefighters, police and EMS workers, citing a seven-year-low crime rate, violent crime down over 40% since 2021 and more than 1,000 illegal guns seized.

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Kentucky Reports Second Consecutive Decline in Serious Crime

25 Jun 2026 12:43 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Kentucky's serious crime reports declined for a second year in 2025, dropping 8.14% in Category A offenses. Governor Beshear highlighted progress in public safety, including reduced overdose deaths and recidivism, and investments in law enforcement training.

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