Gun crimes in the pandemic

How police are responding to calls

Crime rates are largely decreasing across the country and law enforcement says the coronavirus pandemic is playing a role in that.

But gu?

Related violence is starting to increase in major cities.

So what about our local communities?

Kimt news 3 reached out to some local police departments to get an idea.

Crime prevention specialist darrel hildebrant with rochester ?d has seen gun related cases remaining relatively steady?

And thefts have plummeted.

However?

He's seen more garage and car brea?ins?

And other types of calls as well.xxx "i'm seeing mostly community service and assisting, that's what i call the officer friendly calls, where we help people with problems. i'm seeing a lot more of that than anything else."

Mason city police jeff brinkley tells kimt that gun related crime rates are about typical for this time of year.

However?

He does not know if that's related to covi?19.///