National Police Request Expanded Budget
The National Police have requested a budget of at least $260 million dollars to combat crime. The Director of the National Police, Gustavo Perez, justified the request by saying the budget seeks to expand the program of the handheld electronic verifier equipment known as the "Pele Police." Perez said that thanks to the "Pele Police" their officers used the equipment to check the backgrounds of 600,000 people, and 4,600 fugitives were captured. (TVN Noticias)
Editor's Comment: OK, 4,600 fugitives caught for 600,000 checks equals a .76% hit rate. And of course there's going to be a rate of diminishing returns as eventually most of those people who have outstanding wants and warrants with the legal and justice system are caught and hauled in. So, over time this percentage will probably decrease.
