Crime report of increasing violence in schools. Despite the contradiction of increasing juvenile crime, the overall crime rate falls according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Health Care workers are victimized prompting rescue organizations to rethink safety standards. Exams the question of whether treating juveniles as adults encourages or discourages juvenile recidivism. Parents unsuccessfully sought hospitalization for their mentally disturbed son who was later convicted of sexual assault crimes.
Gang activity spreads throughout suburban and rural America.
Insanity plea citing post traumatic stress syndrome is used by defense team. New Orleans murderous crime wave enrages citizens. The convicted killer, Conrad Jeffrey, was on probation at the time of the crime. Plea bargaining and the death penalty are discussed. A bicycle patrol is one example of community policing.