Jimmy Higgins
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Just to make something clear # of police officers isn't really as relevant as # of competent detectives.I think you gave to look at the demographics of murder.
In Washington the police report it is generally related to drugs and gangs. Polce are not going to get much help on suspects.
There are now growing random shootings in Western Washington. Cars being shot at on the road for no apparent reasons.
Police are probably overwhelmed, certainly in the Seattle region. Shortage of police, and more are leaving than being hired. Add to that the dropping support for poice i general.
As bilby noted, convictions verses getting the right guy isn't necessarily one to one here with historical numbers. And of course, the impact of Miranda. Animosity towards the police has grown as well, and the police appear less and less a part of the community.Population growth is a factor. Also average case load for murder detectives in big cities.