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More Ocean Shores Police Department statistics
In 2008, of 176 Class A crimes reported in Ocean Shores, 64 (36 percent) are listed as “cleared,” or closed. (By Department of Justice guidelines, they are cleared by arrest or “exceptional means,” such as death of a suspect or lack of cooperation by victim.)
The two reported rapes were both cleared, as was the one robbery in 2008. Two of three stolen autos were cleared, and 44 of 50 (88 percent) assaults.
Three of 41 (7 percent) reported burglaries and 12 of 79 (15 percent) thefts were listed as cleared.
In 2007, 29 of 102 (28 percent) burglaries and 26 of 80 (32 percent) thefts were cleared.
In 2007, there were 237 Class A crimes. Of them, 98 were cleared, or 41 percent.ospd-2008-stats-final
(According to the Department of Justice, “Nationwide in 2007, law enforcement cleared 44.5 percent of violent crimes and 16.5 percent of property crimes by arrest or exceptional means.”)
“We hope the current economic downturn does not cause an upturn in crime,” said Mike Styner, Chief of Police. “We encourage citizens and businesses to take proactive crime prevention steps to lower their risk of becoming victims. Tips to keep from becoming a victim of identity theft can be found on our website at www.osgov.com/police/.
Just because it shows “clear,” doesn’t mean the cases aren’t being worked on….quit taking the word “cleared” literally. As a retired Officer, I find it humorous to see how the media tries to spice stuff up. Instead of reporting on the “cleared” incidents…why not give these guys credit for keeping out town safe! This is coming from a guy who has just recently been stopped by OSPD and was appreciative. To those guys who are working while we are sleeping…THANK YOU! I know you don’t hear it much, but THANK YOU for all you do!