Today, Explained The stretched-too-thin blue line
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Dec 20, 2023 
Data analyst Jeff Asher sheds light on alarming trends in crime clearance rates, revealing that murder solve rates have plummeted from over 60% to 52% since 2019. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia shares the pressing challenges faced by law enforcement, including staffing shortages and eroding community trust. They explore innovative solutions, such as integrating civilians into police roles, to improve effectiveness. The conversation highlights the need for strong leadership and better engagement to restore public confidence in policing.
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Falling Solve Rates
- The FBI's uniform crime report reveals alarming drops in solve rates for all crimes since 2019.
- This decline, especially significant for murders, deviates from decades of relative stability.
Correlation with 2020 Events
- The drop in solve rates correlates with events after George Floyd's murder in May 2020.
- Pinpointing the exact causal mechanism remains complex, requiring further criminological study.
Factors Affecting Solve Rates
- Lower solve rates are partly attributed to shrinking police departments and reduced resources.
- Community trust and strained police-community relations likely hinder evidence collection.