Violent Crime Reduction Plan Update [Daniel C. Comeaux, Chief of Police, Dallas Police Department, Andre Taylor, Major of Police, Violent Crime Division, Dallas Police Department]

Summary

This presentation provides an update on the Dallas Police Department's Violent Crime Reduction Plan as of January 31, 2026. The plan has shown positive results, with overall violent crime down -13.25% year-to-date. Specific crime categories also show significant decreases: Homicides are down -18.18%, and Total Robbery is down -28.49%. Aggravated Assaults are down overall by -5.95%, though Aggravated Assaults involving Family Violence have seen a slight increase of 3.51%. The presentation also highlights crime trends from 2021-2026, showing a downward trend in both total violent crime incidents and victims. Future steps include continued work with the Focused Deterrence program, which currently has 80 active clients and has made 124 participant contacts, with 42 referrals to services.

Citizen Impact

Residents can expect to see a reduction in violent crime, including fewer homicides and robberies, based on the reported data. The ongoing Focused Deterrence program aims to further address violent crime through targeted interventions and service referrals.

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