Results: Covid-19 and crime
Published on 04/04/2020
One of our police officers was shot and killed in the line of duty recently. His funeral services were to be open to the public but at the last minute that changed. Not due to the city being locked down because of the virus but because a patient with the virus threatened to attend the services and "infect as many officers as possible." This info was given to the prosecuting attorney who said he didn't know if charges could be brought against the patient because it's a "gray area."
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Do you think charges should be brought against this "patient?" Yes, it's a terroristic threat
61%
1489 votes
Yes, for any other reason
15%
363 votes
No. You're anti police so don't care
3%
69 votes
No for any other reason
3%
79 votes
Undecided
19%
466 votes
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The police issued a statement that they would be handling calls a little different to both protect themselves and our citizens during this outbreak. Since doing so it seems our city has gone crazy. People are driving up and down the streets firing their guns. Home break-ins have increased. Have you noticed an increase in crime in your area? Yes
10%
236 votes
No
75%
1833 votes
Undecided
16%
397 votes
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I've seen posts on social media of people fighting in stores over toilet paper. Is this happening in your area? Yes
19%
475 votes
No
57%
1413 votes
Undecided
24%
578 votes
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Gun and ammo sales have soared. Have you taken any steps to protect your family from a possible increase in crime? Yes
17%
418 votes
No
83%
2048 votes
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On the bright side, I've noticed that with more people being off work, more citizens are paying attention to what is going on. Crimes are being solved much faster because there are more witnesses helping police get better descriptions and being able to give directions/locations of where the suspects have fled. Are you staying more vigilant? Yes
66%
1625 votes
No
34%
841 votes
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