Saturday, April 21, 2018

TBI Crime Report
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report on Friday, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state. The crime reporting system, in place for more than 15 years, provides an updated and comprehensive picture of the successes and challenges facing communities across Tennessee. Among the findings in the 2017 report: • Reported instances of Murder increased 6.7% from 2016 to 2017. • Reported Rape offenses increased 3.2% in the same time period. • The number of individuals arrested in connection to reported crimes decreased by one percent from 2016 to 2017. • Juveniles accounted for 6.4% of all arrests, down slightly in the previous year. ◦ ‘Simple Assault’ accounted for 67.0% of all reported domestic violence offenses. • Drug and Narcotic Violations increased neaqrly 5 percent from the previous year. • The number of DUI arrests continued to trend downward in the past year. “We’re extremely thankful for our dedicated law enforcement partners,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn. “Together, they helped us compile a thorough snapshot of crime in Tennessee. We now hope every department takes this information and works to further address the key crime issues facing their communities and our state.”


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