tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294294294975883770.post6448529786417518432..comments2024-01-23T21:51:59.450-05:00Comments on The Gary Baumgarten Report: Crime Down In U.S.Gary Baumgartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16665260595151901802noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294294294975883770.post-61043966577782028972009-06-01T16:01:42.016-04:002009-06-01T16:01:42.016-04:00I have a friend on the New York City police depart...I have a friend on the New York City police department. He told me crime is down for one reason - they are being told to re-categorize the crimes. If they arrest some one for a simple felony, it "becomes" a misdemeanor. The perp doesn't get to "plead" it down because the NYPD are already doing it for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com