8/5/07 Facts on Crime in Redmond

Facts of crime in Redmond, from Officer Kristi Wilson, Redmond Police Commander kwislon@redmond.gov

1. Violent Crime has increased 16% since 1995.

2. Auto theft has increased 100% since 1995.

3. Identity theft and computer crimes in the last five years have impacted police resources. Investigations of cybercrime often requires a detective, crime analyst and computer forensic investigator.

4. Since 1997, population has increased 23%, yet NO new officers have been added to the department since 1999.

5. The time it takes the Police to respond to an emergency calls has risen to 9 minutes in some neighborhoods, particularly North Redmond and Overlake.

PROPOSITION 1 IS PART OF THE CITY'S ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THESE SAFETY ISSUES.

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