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Washington Crime Drops But Hiring Stalls | Seattle News
Washington state’s crime stats for 2024–25 show major progress—with violent crimes down 13.8% and murders plunging 21.6%. Property crimes, still the most common (one every 2.1 minutes), fell 21.3%. Governor Bob Ferguson credits law enforcement, but the real challenge remains: Washington ranks dead last nationally in officers per capita. A $100 million hiring fund is available, but rigid requirements are slowing deployment. Still, grants have already reached 25 cities and counties—keeping momentum alive as officials push to keep crime rates falling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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