Fighting crime: How much does it cost?
Fighting crime: How much does it cost?
(NewsNation) — How much does it cost to fund the nation’s fight against crime in the U.S.?
The estimated cost of crime is a staggering $4.7–$5.8 trillion annually, according to research from the University of Chicago. Despite that, many cities are seeing crime levels at an all-time high.
In New York City, the New York Police Department is the first line of defense. The department, comprised of…