Crime – Making Safety First in District 4

We will not be able to attract good retail and economic development until we reduce crime.

Our neighborhoods belong to the residents, not the drug dealers and criminals.

• Gunshot-Detection Systems
• These systems can tell officers the exact location (up to 1 ½ miles away) of a shooting within seconds and report it to the police department via dispatch, pager, or cell phone
• Does not require 911 call by residents
• Used in Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Oakland and other cities
• Funded by grants and foundations

• More Officers on the Streets
• Give desk jobs back to civilians, to free up experienced officers to do what they do best: protecting the citizens of Dallas.
• Moving as many officers as possible into patrol will increase police presence and reduce response time

• Enforce loitering and panhandling ordinances in front of stores

• Work to enhance community-police relationships
• Helping Police Officers live in the area they serve, creating a bond with the community while providing a visible crime deterrent
• Encourage our parents to play a more active role in raising their children, and provide enhanced support services where necessary

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