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The stretched-too-thin blue line
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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- Clearance rates for violent crimes, including murder cases, have been declining since 2019, reaching some of the lowest levels ever reported.
- Factors contributing to the decline in solve rates include changes in the criminal justice system, a lack of community trust in the police, and a shortage of police officers.
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Declining Solve Rates
The solve rate for crimes in the United States has been declining since 2019. This includes murder cases, which have seen a significant drop from 60% in 2019 to just 52% in 2022. It's not just murder, but all violent crimes and property crimes have experienced a nosedive in clearance rates over the past few years, reaching some of the lowest levels ever reported. This decline is alarming because it's happening after decades of relative stability in solve rates.
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