Wonder Land: With conservatives no longer trusting the FBI, and progressive liberals no longer trusting local police forces, those we rely on to protect us are leaving law enforcement in their droves, and crime is rising. Images: Bloomberg News/Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyNewly released data are giving researchers a better picture of crime during the pandemic and the disturbances after the May 2020 death of George Floyd . The results are surprising. While murders increased significantly in 2020 and 2021, other violent crimes declined. And since murders are waning in 2023 (off 12% versus the same period in 2022), the chances of a long-term upswing in crime look slim.

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Persons: Mark Kelly, George Floyd Organizations: Bloomberg