Answer: crimewave

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRIMEWAVE

Law enforcement concern

CRIMEWAVE

Sudden spate of burglaries, perhaps

CRIMEWAVE

Outburst of outlaw activity

CRIMEWAVE
CID concern
CRIMEWAVE
Law-enforcement challenge
CRIMEWAVEJob for the P.D.
CRIMEWAVEFront-page topic.
CRIMEWAVEConcern for Batman
CRIMEWAVESurge in lawlessness
CRIMEWAVEReason to summon Batman