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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