When it comes to clearance numbers, HPD’s homicide said they are closing out nearly 10% more cases than last year.
Currently, the department sits at 60%, but 80% when factoring in the identification of a suspect. However, it is far lower than where HPD was 15 years ago, according to the department’s union.
Doig Griffith, president of HPD’s union, said this is partly because a number of veteran HPD homicide detectives retired in the mid-2000s.Griffith added that the department hasn’t been able to gain that experience back. However, he does say that a program is being developed to better train young homicide investigators with the end goal being getting better results for grieving families.
“As they start to get more and more cases under their belt, the clearance rates will go up,” said Griffith.HPD Homicide Commander Kevin Deese told KPRC 2 Investigates that he understands their frustration.Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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