Ep. 172 | The Truth About Crime in America: Targets, Myths, & Personal Responsibility w John Hearne

About this episode

John Hearne discusses the realities of crime in America and personal safety measures.

If you’re still trusting “the system” to keep you safe… this episode is a wake-up call. In this Defenders LIVE conversation, John Hearne breaks down what most people never hear because it’s not comfortable, and it’s not popular… but it’s real. You’ll learn: * Why crime data can be misleading (and what that means for your decisions) * How criminals choose targets in seconds and how to stop signaling “easy target” * The truth about clearance rates and why “they’ll catch the guy” isn’t a plan * Simple, high-leverage steps to harden your home against property crime * Why your car is NOT a holster and how stolen guns become crime guns Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Tonight on Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with returning guest John Hearne, founder of Two Pillars Training and longtime federal law enforcement professional, to separate myth from reality when it comes to crime, criminals, and personal safety. John breaks down why the “big” crime numbers can’t always be trusted, how clearance rates expose hard truths about the legal system, and why responsible people must learn to assess…

People in this episode

Host: Lora Thorson

Guest: John Hearne

Topics covered

• crime in America
• personal safety
• misleading crime data
• home security
• criminal behavior
• risk assessment

Keywords

• crime data
• clearance rates
• property crime
• target selection
• home security
• criminals
• risk assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Two Pillars Training, Defenders USA

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