(The Center Square) – Both the FBI and a state law enforcement association say violent crime in Washington increased in 2022, running contrary to overall national findings.
WASHINGTON- An annual report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs shows a trend of rising murder numbers, but dwindling law enforcement officers to respond to incidents.
Murders surged to a record high in Washington, as the number of poilce officers fell, according to the Washington Association of Sherrifs and Police Chiefs.
Police pursuit bill does not address crimes such as motor vehicle theft, organized retail theft, or residential burglary. Law enforcement says more work needed