Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.
HPD said homicides in 2022 went down about 8% from the previous year. As of last Friday, December 30, there were 433 homicides year to date, compared to 473 during the same time in 2021 and 400 in 2020. Douglas Griffith serves as the President of the Houston Police Officers Union. He said in order to keep the trend, investigators need the public’s help and more officers on the streets.
"If you see something, you got to let us know, especially these homicide cases. You'll know we'll go into a neighborhood, and they're not going to talk to us, because you know they don't want to be the snitch. But that's the way we gain information, that's the way we clear cases," Griffith said. 'We need at least 500 to 800 more officers just to keep up with attrition over the next few years. So that's a lot of where our problem comes from.
Until the department’s recruitment numbers improve, his advice to people who want to stay safe in the new year is to remain vigilant. "You have to be aware of your surroundings. Make sure no one's following you. Pay attention when you're walking to the car. Stay off your phone. Be aware of what's around you. That helps a lot of because they are going to pick on the weakest link. That's what criminals do. They prey on those that are weak or not paying attention," Griffith said.
In December, HPD announced it will be offering cadets up to $10,000 in incentive pay to join the department. The bonus will apply to all cadets through June 2024.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Tesla Delivers Record-Setting 405,278 Cars In Q4 2022, 1.3 Million In All Of 2022Tesla has just released its Q4 2022 production and delivery report, so the numbers are now in. See how Tesla fared this quarter right here.
Les mer »
Knicks 108, Rockets 88: Houston ends 2022 with a lossThe Rockets closed the year with three consecutive losses, and eight losses in their last...
Les mer »
Houston businesses reflect on a challenging 2022War in Europe, supply chain disruptions and rising costs all tested area businesses.
Les mer »
Best Albums From Houston Artists in 2022As we begin the new year, we take a look back at the Houstonians that put out some of the top albums of the year. Last year we released a series of lists highlighting up and coming artists, women, singers, and producers, but this year we are focused on just...
Les mer »
Is James Houston IV The Steal of 2022 NFL Draft?Detroit Lions rookie outside linebacker James Houston IV continues to put forth eye-popping performances. Houston was unblockable ...
Les mer »
Rockets insider: Houston dragged down by turnoversHouston ended 2022 with three consecutive losses to Boston, Dallas and New York, games in...
Les mer »