Part 3/8:
Criminals Outsmarting Understaffed Police
The landscape of crime in the city is further complicated by a justice system perceived to be "soft" on crime. Reports suggest that habitual offenders face little deterrence from the law, as arrests lead to quick releases courtesy of programs like supervised release, which fails to keep crime at bay. This creates a relentless cycle where criminals, buoyed by their lack of consequences, feel emboldened to commit more crime.