By: Shaila Dewan, Karoun Demirjian
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
Karoun Demirjian is a Domestic Correspondent at The Washington Post. She covers a range of topics including aviation and aerospace, security and law enforcement, government and politics, as well as disaster and emergency response, often highlighting the intersections of these themes. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, POLITICO, and The New York Times.
