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Despite Harrell’s claims of a "best practice" approach, Seattle’s crime statistics tell a different story. FBI data show that the city has the fourth highest overall crime rate among large U.S. cities in 2024, with high incidences of violence, theft, and carjacking. Advocates for strict enforcement argue that such policies exacerbate lawlessness, allowing repeat offenders to flourish and endangering everyday citizens.