For a basic metric of police performance, just look at the comparative metrics of homicide resolution among U.S. police vs. their southern counterparts. In the

For a basic metric of police performance, just look at the comparative metrics of homicide resolution among U.S. police vs. their southern counterparts. In the U.S it sits at a not so great 61.6 percent, including non-negligent manslaughter. Even if we account for cases of police framing of innocent suspects, the number is inside modestly normal ranges. In Mexico, the homicide clearance rate is at less than 2%, and this includes many cases where police simply torture or frame someone into confessing something they had nothing to do with. This isn't to shit on Mexico, I love this country in many ways and police corruption is equal or worse in many other countries, but perspective is important if you're living in the U.S.