Crowley Chief Hebert reports 150 fewer accidents and 60% drop in burglaries

The City of Crowley held a meeting on May 13, 2025, focusing on public safety and emergency response metrics. The meeting began with Police Chief Hebert discussing the significant reduction in accidents within the city, noting a decrease of 150 accidents per year. He emphasized that this achievement was not merely due to changes in driver behavior but rather the result of active enforcement of traffic laws. Chief Hebert acknowledged the pressure from some community members to ease enforcement but reiterated that the majority of residents support maintaining safety measures.

He also highlighted a remarkable 60% drop in burglaries, attributing this success to the implementation of the TED program, which has proven effective in crime reduction. Chief Hebert called for community awareness and cooperation, stressing that while enforcement is necessary, the intent is not to penalize residents but to ensure public safety.

Following the police report, Fire Chief Lewis Merrill presented the fire department's response statistics. In March, the department responded to 61 calls with an average response time of 3 minutes and 4 seconds. Notably, one mutual aid call for a structure fire took longer, at 14 minutes and 21 seconds. In April, the fire department maintained an average response time of 3 minutes for the same number of calls, with a breakdown of incidents including hazardous conditions, EMS calls, and false alarms.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the importance of continued public safety efforts and the need for community engagement in supporting these initiatives. The city officials expressed gratitude for the cooperation of residents in enhancing safety measures and reducing crime rates.