Outrage: Families Dispute Police Clearance in Uvalde School Shooting Case

Uvalde, Texas – Families of the victims of the tragic 2022 mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, expressed shock and anger following a report that absolved the police of any wrongdoing. The independent investigator, Jesse Prado, stated that the officers’ actions were in good faith, contradicting previous criticisms of a slow response to the incident. Veronica Mata, who lost her 10-year-old daughter in the shooting, vehemently disagreed with the findings, pointing out that the officers …

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Murder Clearance Rates Decline as Respect for Police Declines, Retired Law Enforcement Officials Warn

SEATTLE, Washington – According to a report released by the independent Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) on December 19, the clearance rate for homicides in the United States has steadily declined from 83.7 percent in 1964 to 50 percent in 2022. Retired law enforcement officials attribute this decrease to a weakening relationship between police and the public, a rise in murders by strangers, and slower police response rates. Chris Swecker, a former FBI assistant director, …

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