Washington sees highest murder rates in decades as police staffing hits record low
The murder rate in Washington state rose to an all-time high in 2022, as the state reported consistently low police staffing and the lowest number of police officers per capita in the nation. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual report Monday, reporting 394 murders last year, over a 16% increase […]
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