Homicide Clearance Rates Expose Cracks in US Criminal Justice System
Boston, Massachusetts – The topic of police effectiveness and the prevention of violent crimes has been a subject of debate and discussion throughout various communities. The conventional wisdom that government police are essential in “keeping us safe” has come under scrutiny in recent years, as the role of law enforcement and their impact on the rate of convictions for crimes have been called into question. The claim that police are primarily responsible for “enforcing the …