New York City's police department is touting what it calls the "safest summer" in the city's history, as violent crime rates have dropped to a historic low. The milestone comes as part of a sustained multi-year decline in homicides, robberies, and other violent offenses that has set NYC apart from many other major American cities that have experienced crime spikes in recent years. The announcement is likely to fuel ongoing debates about policing strategies, economic factors, and the city's overall trajectory as it works to maintain the gains made over the past several years.
Violent crime in NYC hits historic low, marking "safest summer," police say CBS News
