President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.<br />President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.<br />Fox News reports that violent crimes <br />have risen in major cities across <br />the United States in 2022.<br />The increase follows a spike <br />in murders that began in 2020 <br />and carried over into 2021.<br />FBI data shows that murders <br />increased by almost 30% in 2020.<br />In January, the Council on Criminal <br />Justice released data showing another<br />5% increase in murders in 2021. .<br />Crime data from major cities including Chicago, <br />Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.<br />Crime data from major cities including Chicago, <br />Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.<br />Violent crimes include rape, <br />sexual assault, robbery, <br />assault and murder. .<br />Violent crimes in New York City <br />shot up an alarming 40.6% <br />compared to 2021.<br />Chicago has recorded 17,597 violent <br />crimes since the beginning of 2022, <br />a 35% increase from the same time in 2021.<br />On May 13, President Joe Biden called on <br />local leaders to utilize funds from the American <br />Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.<br />On May 13, President Joe Biden called on <br />local leaders to utilize funds from the American <br />Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.<br />Use these funds we made available <br />to you to prioritize public safety. <br />Do it quickly, before the summer, <br />when crime rates typically surge, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox News.<br />Taking action today is going to save <br />lives tomorrow. So, use the money. <br />Hire the police officers. Build up your <br />emergency response systems. <br />Invest in proven solutions, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox
