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Encinitas sheriff and fire chiefs report drops in property and person crimes, outline enforcement and safety priorities
Summary
Captain Watts reported year‑to‑date declines in crimes against persons and property and a 67% rise in deputy‑initiated proactive activity; Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez said the Encinitas Fire Department responded to 6,114 calls through September, with 72% medical incidents and steady mutual‑aid exchanges.
Captain Watts of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department told the Encinitas City Council on Oct. 15 that year‑to‑date crimes against persons are down about 12% compared with 2024 and crimes against property have declined about 24%.
Watts attributed the decreases to increased deputy presence and targeted patrols, and highlighted a 67% rise in deputy‑initiated activities — proactive work such as foot patrols, downtown details and undercover retail operations — that he said gives deputies time to prevent incidents rather than simply respond to them.
“As our calls for service decrease, then my expectation is that our deputy‑initiated activities increase,” Watts said. He also reported declines in burglaries (about 30%) and vehicle thefts (about 20%), and said the station has used measures…
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