Why do politicians and media outlets say crime is down while Americans feel less safe than ever? In Part 1 of this two-part series, we expose the hidden truth behind America’s crime statistics, the shocking 44% rise in violent crime, and why most people have never heard of the National Crime Victimization Survey.

You’ll hear about police staffing shortages, the fallout from the defund-the-police movement, and why official numbers don’t tell the full story.

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👉 Subscribe to Heroes Behind the Badge for Part 2, where we explore how these statistics shape public policy, policing, and community safety.