This chapter discusses the annual FBI report on solve rates for violent crimes, which has shown a significant decrease since 2019. The reasons behind this drop, including staffing shortages and the prioritization of calls for service, are explored. The chapter concludes by questioning the factors contributing to personnel shortages and staffing problems.
FBI data shows police departments have been solving fewer violent crimes since 2020. Data analyst Jeff Asher explains where policing is failing, and Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia talks about what cops say they need.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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