Allocating resources to combat the rise in violent crime in Washington

According to the international group Tasnim News Agency, The US Department of Justice announced the allocation of more law enforcement resources to fight violent crimes and car theft in Washington, the capital of this country. .

US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that this increase in executive resources will be allocated to judicial efforts to target individuals and organizations that cause violent crimes in the city of Washington.

According to police department statistics, violent crimes in Washington, From 2022 to 2023, it has increased by 39% and the amount of robbery has also increased by 67% and the amount of murder has also increased by 35%. Also, during this period, the time of car theft increased by 82%, and intentional fire increased by 175%.

Using these additional resources, the department will employ federal investigators to investigate violent crimes in Washington, according to a statement from the Department of Justice.

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