2022 FBI violent crime data revised to show a 4.5% increase instead of a 2.1% decrease.
The FBI has revised its 2022 violent crime data, revealing a 4.5% increase rather than the previously reported 2.1% decrease. This correction adds thousands of cases of serious crimes, potentially altering the public discourse on crime rates in the U.S. The FBI’s methodology relies on partial data from police departments, raising questions about the accuracy of its statistics. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics faces scrutiny for overestimating job creation.
October 16, 2024
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