The number of violent crimes is rising here in Nashville. Some say it happens in every area filled with rapid growth. While that doesn’t make me comfortable, I understand. But the very alarming stat involves violent crimes committed by people who are out on bond. The number of people who post bail after committing a…
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After the news came out about the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade tragedy, Like many, I was shocked to learn that they arrested two teenagers for the shootings. I shouldn’t be surprised that was the cause. Teens with guns have become a significant problem across the U.S. In Nashville, we’ve already had 20 students bring…
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The retail world struggles to figure out how to keep the store experience alive; with so many people moving to online shopping, retailers need to develop new ways to remain profitable. As discussed in previous episodes, self-checkout has been one-way stores have cut costs. But it’s increasingly becoming an issue. In recent months, a new…
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Buying gift cards could be a simple solution if you’re out doing some last-minute Christmas shopping. Sure, you could put more thought into the choice, but if you’re like me, you’re tired of fighting the crowds. Experts warn us that criminals have recently increased their focus on gift card theft. But they’re not stealing the…
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Retail theft has been an issue for a long time. During uncertain economic times, crime increases. And while solo shoplifters were once the biggest concern, now stores are fighting organized theft rings. Big box stores have secured items like razor blades and cold medications for years, but now some stores are starting to keep things…
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Over the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of discussion about an increase in shoplifting across America. You’d likely think that it’s plagued big cities more than smaller ones. And while the crisis is a problem in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, it’s also a challenge for smaller…
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Retail theft continues to rise at a rapid rate. One grocery store chain in Maryland says they’ve seen a ten-fold jump in shoplifting over the last five years. We’ve discussed the increasing number of organized crime rings, and it seems no one has found a way to slow down the criminals. In recent years stores…
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Every time you turn around, you have to be on the lookout for some new issue. The latest scam we must watch for involves the self-checkout at big box stores like Walmart. Does it surprise you that everyone wants to make a fast buck? So now, not only do we have to check out and…
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I read a news story the other day that said we now have more unsolved murders than ever. Sadly, I’m not surprised. But the percentages are shocking. With murders increasing across America, we now find that fewer than 50% of these killings lead to an arrest. Let that sink in. And the numbers are worse…
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While Nashville remains one of the fastest-growing cities in America, we’re experiencing many growing pains. We have your typical issues, like traffic congestion. And our crime rate continues to rise at a rapid pace. But we’re also dealing with an issue I haven’t heard about in other cities. We have a street racing problem…
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