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DOJ Officials on Operation 'Show Me Justice' Results Operation Is Focused on Reducing Violent Crime

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“DOJ OFFICIALS ON OPERATION 'SHOW ME JUSTICE' RESULTS OPERATION IS FOCUSED ON REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME IN ST. LOUIS MO”

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The U.S. Marshals can deputize local cops with federal powers!

When deputized, local officers gain federal jurisdiction — letting them pursue fugitives across state lines. This cross-border authority is a key reason the Marshals Service anchors joint ops like Show Me Justice.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is Missouri's official state motto (not 'Show Me State')?

  1. Salus populi suprema lex esto
  2. Esse quam videri
  3. Sic semper tyrannis
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Salus populi suprema lex esto

St. Louis' murder rate has topped 60 per 100K — 10x the U.S. average!

Operation Show Me Justice targets one of America's most violent cities. St. Louis has ranked #1 in per-capita homicides among large U.S. cities in multiple recent years, with rates over 60 per 100,000 residents.

Topic poll · all networksShould federal dollars fund local violent crime ops like Show Me Justice?

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  • Only during extreme crime spikes 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWho should lead the fight against violent crime in U.S. cities?

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The ATF's annual budget is roughly $1.7 billion.

That funds about 5,000 special agents across the U.S. The additional funding cited in Operation Show Me Justice is aimed at expanding that agent cadre — the frontline force behind violent crime crackdowns like this one.

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