Crime statistics are in for the year 2022 and, for the city of Independence, the numbers are good with a 25% drop in all crimes.

 Part of the drop in crime is due to crime prevention. Independence Police chief Jerry Harrison says a good way citizens can help fight crime is to invest in a doorbell camera. Harrison says that other steps citizens can take is to make sure their cars and homes are locked at night or when empty, don't leave valuables in your vehicle, close and lock garage doors, and turn on an exterior light.