Patrick Hayes is a reporter and multimedia journalist at ABC15.
PHOENIX, AZ — Homicides in Phoenix decreased 11% last year but still remain high compared to previous years.The plan includes targeting the small percentage of people who commit a majority of the crime.
"We went out and we were looking for the most violent offenders – people that were outstanding for probation violations, parole violators, repeat offenders," Sgt. Mayra Reeson, a spokesperson with Phoenix Police Department."We sent a message: we're serious about reducing crime here in Phoenix and we're going after the most violent.
In 2019, before the pandemic, there were 139 homicides in Phoenix. That's about 42% less than in 2023.However, there was a 22% jump in auto thefts.She also said the department would be using new cameras, license plate readers and gunshot detectors to catch criminals faster. "Usually we are going to the location where occurred," she said."With some of this technology, we might be able to direct officers to the direction of the suspect and bring closure to it immediately."
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