I can never figure this out. For the last four years we get monthly reports about crime and violence at the state and federal level. The statement is always the same: “Violent crime is down. Murder and rape have increased”! What does that really mean? It sure sounds rosy - “Violent crime is down”. It is apparent that murder and rape are not considered as violent. Perhaps they have a different category such as, “Expected or normal events”?

At the same time our Homeland Security alert status remains at Condition “Orange – elevated”, whatever that means?