21-05-2009, 01:05 AM
The murder rate in Juarez is about equal to that in Houston, Texas.
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/k...3e2ce.html
January 3, 2009
HOUSTON -- For the second year in a row, the number of murders in Houston has declined. HPD believes the extra academy classes and overtime has put more of their men and women on the streets, resulting in a safer city. But one veteran homicide detective said there's another reason they are seeing less murders. He said it has to do with Houston’s EMS and their medical skills.
“Unfortunately, there is more violence going on. But we have an efficient system between the police department, the fire department, the hospitals and the trauma centers, so we're doing a better job of keeping those folks alive,” said Dr. David Persse, Director of Houston EMS.
In 2006, there were 376 homicides within the city limits. In 2007, the number dropped to 347, and in 2008, it dropped again to 292. ...
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/k...3e2ce.html
January 3, 2009
HOUSTON -- For the second year in a row, the number of murders in Houston has declined. HPD believes the extra academy classes and overtime has put more of their men and women on the streets, resulting in a safer city. But one veteran homicide detective said there's another reason they are seeing less murders. He said it has to do with Houston’s EMS and their medical skills.
“Unfortunately, there is more violence going on. But we have an efficient system between the police department, the fire department, the hospitals and the trauma centers, so we're doing a better job of keeping those folks alive,” said Dr. David Persse, Director of Houston EMS.
In 2006, there were 376 homicides within the city limits. In 2007, the number dropped to 347, and in 2008, it dropped again to 292. ...
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