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May 1, 2024

Title: REPORT: Houston Crimes are Going Unsolved
Topic: Criminal Activity

Discussed by Nikki Pressley
with Right on Crime (www.rightoncrime.com/)

The Houston Police Department recently announced that more than 264,000 incident reports have been suspended. And the criminals just keep on committing more and more crimes with little to no punishment.

Nikki Pressley is the Texas state director and chief of staff for Right on Crime within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Her work focuses on criminal justice and juvenile justice policy.

Click here to read Nikki Pressley’s op-ed on this important issue.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the crime rate really going up while the clearance rate is going down? Nikki explains that it depends on the type of crime and why the clearance rate is a closely guarded secret in many departments.

Why has the Houston Police Department suspended over 264,000 criminal cases? Listen closely as Nikki reveals some SHOCKING information!

Are many police departments across the nation, including in Texas, having a difficult time clearing crimes due to budget cuts?

Do Texas voters support shifting law enforcement resources to solving and preventing violent crimes? Nikki explains how this is one of the top issues currently on voters’ minds and offers some solutions.

Are criminals concerned with the brief incarceration they may experience if they are caught?

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