Phoenix Kidnapping Statistics

March 28, 2011
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Controversy over kidnapping statistics for the city of Phoenix led to the temporary reassignment of city police chief Jack Harris. A panel was formed to review the disputed kidnapping numbers. Karen Thoreson, chair of the Phoenix Kidnapping Statistics Panel, talks about the dispute.

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Karen Thoreson:Chair, Phoenix Kidnapping Statistics Panel;

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