Homicide Process Mapping: Best Practices For Increasing Homicide Clearances

The purpose of this project was to identify best practices in homicide investigations that will result in an increase in homicide clearance rates. To accomplish this goal, seven geographically representative law enforcement agencies were identified that had at least 24 homicides in 2011 and had a clearance rate of 80 percent or higher. In addition, because the first 48 hours of a homicide investigation are critical, the project identified critical tasks in the first 48 hours of the investigation that increase the probability of a clearance.

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Author: David L. Carter, Ph.D.

Federal Sponsor Agency: BJA

Provider: Institute for Intergovernmental Research

Publication Date: 2013