Miami Police Falsifying Crime Data

State probe clears Miami police of falsifying crime data Report: Miami crime figures correct A state investigation has found no evidence of systematic efforts by Miami Police brass to suppress city crime statistics -- but found that some underlings nevertheless felt pressure to skew the numbers. A report released Monday pinned the problem on the department's handling of Compstat, a computerized system that tracks crime trends, championed by Police Chief John Timoney as a valuable tool. Compstat's goal " is to ensure that district commanders are taking every available measure to address the crime issues in their respective area,'' said the report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. " In some cases, this caused members, when given the option of classifying a case ... the incentive to decide on behalf of the lesser classification in an attempt to show positive results in Compstat meetings.'' BY: JENNIFER LEBOVICH jlebovich@MiamiHerald.com The information I am posting comes from the Web or Hassett and Associates P.A. If you would like to learn more about us go to www.criminaldefense.cc.