Will Impending Heatwave Ignite Kansas City Homicide Surge?!?

In fairness, there is debate about causation and contributing factors to links betwixt crime & temperature surges. 

However . . .

The science seyz that bloodshed often accompanies Summer spikes in heat.

"Violent crime rises by 5.7% when temperature tops 85 degrees—but not in wealthier neighborhoods"

Accordingly . . . 

We're in for a rough heatwave in the coming days and amid one of the deadliest years in local history. 

This post isn't to spread panic but to be certain our local leaders, residents and fellow plebs are prepared. 

And so we pose the question . . . 

HOW WILL KANSAS CITY WORK TO STOP RISING VIOLENCE AS THE TEMPERATURES SOAR?!?!

So far . . . Our political leaders have been more concerned with winning reelection than answering tough question about the deadliest crisis to ever confront this cowtown.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

A Different Heatwave Warning: Online Hate-Like Violent Crime-Soars With High Temperatures, Study Suggests

The finding comes as parts of California prepare for more extreme heat, with the National Weather Service forecasting high temperatures in the 100s and 110s.

Why does violent crime rise during the summer months?

For decades, criminologists have debated why certain crimes, specifically violent ones, consistently increase during the summer. Studies have found that a number of factors contribute to the surge.

Weatherwatch: a heatwave can lead to a crime wave

Statistical studies have confirmed that violent crimes increase in hot weather - though if the weather gets too hot the rate falls off

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