The “crime panic” was a myth. But an analysis by The Appeal shows the narrative helped local police buy facial recognition software, drones, license plate readers, social media surveillance tech, and more.

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      4 days ago

      Yet, has a single shoplifter been arrested in the last 20 years?

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        Is this a joke? Some cities have forced Walmart to pay for satellite police offices because of how often they call to have shoplifters arrested. They’re a major drain on local resources.

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          Maybe it’s a California thing. The police take pride in not doing their job.