Thomas Abt
@thomasabt.bsky.social
Author, BLEEDING OUT. Founding Director, VRC. Associate Research Professor, UMD. Senior Fellow, CCJ. Opinions, my own.
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Update: weapons seized down 73%, child exploitation indictments down 28%. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Update: weapons seized down 73%, child exploitation indictments down 28%. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Update: weapons seized down 73%, child exploitation indictments down 28%. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Update: weapons seized down 73%, child exploitation indictments down 28%. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
I keep saying this: violence reduction is a team sport. All the players have to work together to be successful. No one can win on their own. Let's keep that in mind as we continue to celebrate this incredible progress we're seeing across the country.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I keep saying this: violence reduction is a team sport. All the players have to work together to be successful. No one can win on their own. Let's keep that in mind as we continue to celebrate this incredible progress we're seeing across the country.
We do this not because it makes us feel good (although it does) or because it's good politics (although it is), we do it because it's what the science says will give us the best possible chance to save lives.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We do this not because it makes us feel good (although it does) or because it's good politics (although it is), we do it because it's what the science says will give us the best possible chance to save lives.
We'll know more once we launch our evaluation, which we will do soon, but what seems to be working for us? Well, we often recommend and help implement the strategies mentioned in the article, but we do so in a balanced manner, cops and communities working together, every time.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We'll know more once we launch our evaluation, which we will do soon, but what seems to be working for us? Well, we often recommend and help implement the strategies mentioned in the article, but we do so in a balanced manner, cops and communities working together, every time.
Four of four VRC cities are outperforming the national averages assaults and shootings.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Four of four VRC cities are outperforming the national averages assaults and shootings.
Three (Knoxville, Boston, Memphis) of four (St. Louis) VRC cities are outperforming the national averages when it comes to homicide reduction.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Three (Knoxville, Boston, Memphis) of four (St. Louis) VRC cities are outperforming the national averages when it comes to homicide reduction.
At @vrcinfo.bsky.social, we seem to be particularly effective at doing this, and the initial results (we believe in rigorous evaluation so don't want to oversell) are promising.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
At @vrcinfo.bsky.social, we seem to be particularly effective at doing this, and the initial results (we believe in rigorous evaluation so don't want to oversell) are promising.
Instead of swinging back and forth between "tough" and "soft" strategies, Americans need to carve out a consensus on violence reduction where both police and community work is recognized and, importantly, coordinated.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Instead of swinging back and forth between "tough" and "soft" strategies, Americans need to carve out a consensus on violence reduction where both police and community work is recognized and, importantly, coordinated.
In two of the five cities, Baltimore and Indianapolis, the effort described is actually a partnership between law enforcement, service providers, and community members. It's called focused deterrence and it's one of the most effective strategies for saving lives out there.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In two of the five cities, Baltimore and Indianapolis, the effort described is actually a partnership between law enforcement, service providers, and community members. It's called focused deterrence and it's one of the most effective strategies for saving lives out there.
Law enforcement resources are limited. Focusing on one thing often means NOT focusing on another. This administration lied repeatedly to justify a massive shift in priorities and kudos to @nytimes.com (who we all love to hate) for reporting on it.
November 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Law enforcement resources are limited. Focusing on one thing often means NOT focusing on another. This administration lied repeatedly to justify a massive shift in priorities and kudos to @nytimes.com (who we all love to hate) for reporting on it.