Will the Mayor and Police Chief Be Eating Crow for Past Predictions Anytime Soon?
Last week the Mayor of San Diego’s media machine began beating the drum following the release of crime statistics for the first four months of 2017. Visitors should feel safer knowing the crime rate was the lowest it’s been since 1990, we were told.
“As we head into peak travel season, San Diegans and visitors alike can rest assured that our city remains one of the safest in America thanks to the tireless efforts of our police officers,” according to Mayor Kevin Faulconer. “This report shows that our officers are doing an incredible job by protecting the public and forging bonds with residents in all neighborhoods.” [Read more…]