Clearance

Police Clearance Rates and Conviction Rates for Violent Crimes are Shockingly Low: Expert Analysis and Data Shows Major Problems

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Boston, Massachusetts – When it comes to the debate over government’s monopoly on police powers, one of the key arguments is the role of government police in keeping society safe. The idea of a “thin blue line” between chaos and order has long been emphasized by advocates of government police. However, recent developments have raised … Read more

Decline in Murder Clearance Rate Linked to Lack of Respect for Police and Rise in Killings by Strangers, Report Shows

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Seattle, Washington – The rate of unsolved murders in America has seen a significant increase, according to a report released on December 19 by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). The report shows that the homicide “clearance,” or solve rate, has dropped steadily from 83.7 percent in 1964 to 50 percent in 2022. Retired law … Read more