Latest Fact-Checks In Public Safety

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Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on May 4, 2016 an interview with NBC News
Germany "is crime-riddled right now" because of migration to Europe.
Mostly False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • May 11, 2016
John Pagliarini
John Pagliarini
stated on April 11, 2016 a speech
"You’re in more trouble if you leave your pet in the car than if you leave your child in the car."  
Half-True
By Jacqueline Tempera • April 17, 2016
Dan Forest
Dan Forest
stated on April 6, 2016 a tweet
Charlotte’s anti-discrimination ordinance would have "opened all bathrooms to all sexes at all times" if it hadn’t been overturned.
False
By Will Doran • April 8, 2016
Jorge Ramos
Jorge Ramos
stated on March 9, 2016 an interview on NPR
Says 80 journalists have been killed in Mexico in the last decade.
Half-True
By Eleanor Dearman • April 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on March 22, 2016 a speech at Stanford University.
When it comes to fighting terrorism, "Another thing we know that does not work, based on lots of empirical evidence, is torture."
True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • March 30, 2016
Stephen Zappala
Stephen Zappala
stated on March 22, 2016 in a new ad.
Stephen Zappala is "the only DA in our state to convict an on-duty police officer of criminal homicide."
Half-True
By Anna Orso • March 28, 2016
Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety
stated on March 8, 2016 a Facebook meme
The rate of U.S. female homicide victims outnumbers 24 other developed countries by more than 2½ to 1.
Half-True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • March 14, 2016
Jim Kenney
Jim Kenney
stated on March 10, 2016 a budget address to City Council
"When the City and the Fairmount Park Conservancy invested $5 million in Hunting Park, crime went down 89 percent within a half mile radius of the park over the next three years."
True
By Anna Orso • March 10, 2016
Jim Kenney
Jim Kenney
stated on March 3, 2016 Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney clarified his stance on stop and frisk to the Al Día editorial board.
On ending stop and frisk
Half Flip
By Cassie Owens • March 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on February 11, 2016 a debate
Says Dontre Hamilton, who was killed during a confrontation with a Milwaukee police officer, was "unarmed."
Mostly True
February 18, 2016
Tony Capezza
Tony Capezza
stated on January 26, 2016 testimony at General Assembly
"In New England, Rhode Island has the second highest number of police officers being assaulted."
Mostly False
By Mark Reynolds • February 14, 2016
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on February 4, 2016 a Democratic debate in New Hampshire
"Not one Republican has the guts to recognize that climate change is real."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • February 10, 2016
Bob Donovan
Bob Donovan
stated on January 29, 2016 a Facebook post
"This is the true picture of ‘Milwaukee's Renaissance’ after 12 years of Mayor Tom Barrett's leadership."  
Pants on Fire!
February 2, 2016
Thomas Garrett Jr.
Thomas Garrett Jr.
stated on January 11, 2016 a radio interview.
"A (state) trooper with 10 years on the force is getting $500 a year more than a trooper with 10 minutes on the force."
False
By Sean Gorman • February 1, 2016
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
stated on January 28, 2016 a Republican debate
"A third of the budget for the city of Ferguson (Missouri) was being reaped by civil fines."
Mostly False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • January 29, 2016
State Public Service Announcement
State Public Service Announcement
stated on December 28, 2015
By the end of 2015, more than 1,300 people will have died on Georgia roads. One of out evey four fatalities resulted from drunken driving.  
Mostly True
By Nancy Badertscher • December 30, 2015
Charlotte Nash
Charlotte Nash
stated on November 17, 2015 a statement
Since 2008, Gwinnett County’s population has grown 15 percent, while the county government staff has increased only 1 percent.
True
By Nancy Badertscher • December 11, 2015
Paul Doughty
Paul Doughty
stated on November 10, 2015 a tweet
"@Jorge_Elorza still think your plan is safe? Rescue Captain Kenyon just worked 96 hours straight. 96 hours."  
Mostly True
By Mark Reynolds • November 22, 2015
Luis Alejo
Luis Alejo
stated on September 25, 2015 a press release
"Everyone on California’s roads is properly licensed, tested and insured."  
Pants on Fire!
By Chris Nichols • November 9, 2015
David Cicilline
David Cicilline
stated on October 23, 2015 a speech
"There have been more than 300 mass shootings in the United States this year – more than any other country in the world."  
Half-True
By Mark Reynolds • November 1, 2015
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