There isn't a 'vague perception' crime has increased. It has. Period. The reason you see all these 'facts' that the crime rate is 'decreasing' is due to people not bothering to report it anymore. Ergo, the statistics go Down. There is no POINT in calling APD. They don't respond. The comment 'SB91 has tied our hands' has been heard more than once from more than one APD officer. I've watched them play catch-and-release in the parking lot more than once at the start of SB91. Before I quit calling, I'd be on hold for 5-10 minutes, then the person on the other end would recommend I file a report on line, after letting me know no officer was available or that it would be 'some time' and I should call back in an hour if the problem was still occurring. My neighbors and myself don't bother reporting anything anymore, nothing is done. We have decided that If someone breaks into our homes, we'll report it after we've stopped shooting.

Civil Comments trolls can't stop the truth. posting AGAIN.