Arrest in the United States, 1980-2009
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MURDER ARREST RATE DROPPED 54 PERCENT BETWEEN 1980 AND 2009
New interactive data tool allows users to analyze 30-year arrest trends
WASHINGTON – The U.S. murder arrest rate dropped more than 50 percent over a 30-year period, from...