Clearance Rate Improvements 

Clearance Rate Improvements 

Date:

January 29, 2026

Status:

Active

Strategic Priority Description:

The improvement of clearance rates with a focus on violent crime.

Strategic Priority Objectives

Objective Number Objective Description
1 Promote the adoption of best practices around investigations, evidence collection and analysis.
2 Ensure recommendations from Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) are being effectively implemented by the department.
3 Require regular public reporting on clearance rates by crime type, geography, and demographics to identify disparities and areas for improvement. This can include CPD attending monthly commission and DC meetings.
4 Advocate that more resources are put into the CPD budget for the department of detectives.
5 Ensure that clearance strategies prioritize services and support for victims and their families, including timely communication and trauma-informed practices.