00:00Merseyside Police says tactics for dealing with shoplifting are helping officers investigate more cases.
00:07Operation Dale allows officers to use a fast-track digital evidence process where there is overwhelming evidence against a suspect.
00:15The force says the approach can save around seven to eight hours per incident.
00:21Merseyside Police says the force is now solving about 46% of reported offences, compared with roughly one in four
00:28six months earlier.
00:30The City Centre team's workload has also risen, with reported incidents up around 10% during the last financial year.
00:38Police say every incident with a reasonable lead, such as CCTV or a witness, is investigated.
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