Interrogation techniques to snag carjackers
Carjacking suspects fall into two primary groups: Those who physically harm the victim(s) and those who do not
Chicago police data recorded 224 carjackings in the first quarter of 2021 and a total of 1,415 for 2020, a 135% increase from the prior year.
Many believe these increases can be attributed to the "defund" the police movement, leniency of punishment and the COVID-19 pandemic normalizing mask-wearing. At the same time, the increasing sophistication and prevalence of new anti-theft devices and alarm systems have resulted in criminals having to steal cars while they are running as opposed to breaking into parked vehicles.
Carjacking suspects fall into two primary groups: Those who physically harm the victim(s) and those who do not.