As temperatures rise and schools close for the summer, law enforcement agencies across the country brace for what has become a well-documented seasonal trend: the summer crime surge. While summer is often thought of as a season of freedom, sunshine, and outdoor fun, it’s also historically associated with increased incidents of shootings, assaults, and property…

Do you know how to protect yourself from summertime crime? As temperatures rise and days grow longer, crime rates often spike. This increase in criminal activity, well-documented by criminologists and law enforcement, presents unique challenges each summer. Understanding why crime surges in the heat and how to protect yourself is key to staying safe. Why…