While newspapers do not provide scholarly research on a topic, they are an excellent resource for the latest information on the types of crimes being committed and how the nation is responding. Many urban newspapers carry lists of crimes in their area or annual statistics on crime for their region. Coverage of court cases are also a regular part of the national and local news sections.
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