Why intervention deaths by season change so much
It's a heavy topic, but looking at intervention deaths by season actually tells us a lot about how environmental factors influence high-stakes interactions. When we talk about "legal interventions," we're usually referring to deaths involving law enforcement or other state authorities. You might think these incidents happen randomly throughout the year, but if you dig into the data, there are some pretty noticeable peaks and valleys that follow the calendar. It isn't just about who is on the street; it's about how the weather, the holidays, and even the length of the day affect our collective mental state and, by extension, how often authorities have to step in. ...