Gun violence clearance rates have been dropping for decades, but a new approach is helping turn the tide. Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) are revolutionizing how law enforcement solves and prevents shootings by leveraging real-time data and collaboration across agencies. These intelligence hubs use ATF tools like NIBIN, which links shell casings to firearms across crime scenes, and eTrace, which tracks a gun’s history to uncover trafficking networks. By targeting repeat offenders and disrupting illegal gun flows, CGICs are proving effective in cities like Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Tulsa, where clearance rates and firearm-related arrests have significantly improved.
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