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In this eye-opening crime stats segment from hour 3 of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay Edwards and Andrew Gasser break down the latest Jackson homicide numbers and the jaw-dropping difference between policing jurisdictions. According to WLBT reporting, Jackson is now at 16 murders year-to-date — and every single one has occurred inside traditional Jackson Police Department (JPD) jurisdiction.   Meanwhile, the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID), patrolled by the Mississippi Capitol Police, has recorded zero homicides so far this year. Clay highlights the stark contrast and credits the Capitol Police’s aggressive, no-nonsense approach — including vehicle pursuits and proactive enforcement — versus JPD’s more restrictive policies.   They also call out local media patterns, noting how some reporters hammer the Capitol Police while giving JPD far less scrutiny despite the ongoing violence. Clay ties it directly into Jackson’s broader problems with selective enforcement and why certain parts of the city continue to struggle.   A data-driven, no-spin look at what actually works when it comes to fighting violent crime in Mississippi’s capital. Must-listen for anyone following Jackson crime trends, police accountability, or the real results of different policing strategies.