According to NBC Connecticut:
Segarra…when asked why the homicide number had increased year over year…cited recent releases from a state correctional facility in Hartford, as well as the lack of resources from the state.
According to state records, an argument can be made that Hartford is receiving more help than ever before, with state aid increasing for 2016 and 2017 with consistent aid in 2015. Overall, Hartford will have received more than $750 million from the state during that period.
In addition, there are more parole officers overseeing fewer former inmates. The number of officers has remained steady at 107 over the past five years, while the number of those being supervised has decreased by more than 700.
ICYMI: Watch below to hear me discuss my “Safe Streets, Strong Neighborhoods” plan to reduce crime in Hartford.