DC Crime Crackdown, Juvenile Justice & “Cooked” Crime Stats | Michael Letts & Jimmy Lakey

Is D.C. finally getting safer—or just getting better spin? InVest USA’s Michael Letts joins Jimmy Lakey to break down the federal crime crackdown in Washington, what’s working on the streets, and what it means for cities like Chicago and across California. He also lays out a hard line on juvenile justice (“old enough to do the crime, do the time”) and exposes how “cooked” metrics can hide real violence.

What you’ll hear:

Why the D.C. surge in federal support curbed chaos—and the risks of political misuse

The case for ending automatic leniency for violent juvenile offenders

How crime stats get “reclassified” to look better than reality

Chicago weekends, sanctuary policies, and short-term PR “crackdowns” vs. real reform

Transnational gangs and why local communities need backup now

How InVest USA equips officers with lifesaving vests and support

Guest: Michael Letts — Founder/President/CEO, InVest USA (investusa.org)
Host: Jimmy Lakey

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