24 October 2011

Police Work With Communities to Reduce Dallas Burglaries

Police Work With Communities to Reduce Dallas Burglaries

The Dallas Police Department says the city is safer in 2011, after releasing new numbers that show a drop of almost 10-percent in violent crimes.

However, the amount of home burglaries is consistent with last year.

In order to reduce those numbers, police say they're working to find a way to get more involved with specific communities, including developing more crime watch groups.

At a public safety meeting, the city council discussed ways to reach out to communities and get more groups started in each of their districts.

Nancy Wilson of a Lakeside crime watch group says communication with police and technology have helped her neighbors stay safe.

Police discussed having a mobile presence including using the smart phone app iWatchDallas to get more tips and to make it easier for folks to contribute to their safety.

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