Felons and Bullets. A RAND Corp. study funded by NIJ finds that ammuntion sales to felons who are legally prohibited from buying ammo are common. RAND's release is here, and an LA Times story is here.

Forensic Nursing. Newsweek has this article on forensic nursing, a specialty that involves both assistance to the rape victim and preserving evidence to prosecute the rapist.

NY Crime. The New York Sun has this editorial on the Big Apple's falling crime rate and how its rival the Gray Lady manages to find a cloud in the silver lining.

Mass. Gov. The Boston Herald has this editorial on crime and the Massachusetts Governor's race.