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Duarte public safety director reports nearly 9% drop in Part 1 crimes; deputies, cameras, neighborhood watch credited
Summary
Public Safety Director Briseeda told the council that Part 1 crimes fell about 8.9% in August 2025 vs. August 2024, with declines in robberies and burglaries; aggravated assaults concentrated along Huntington Drive drew targeted patrol responses and cooperation with a regionwide camera network yielded an arrest after a knife-point robbery.
DuartePublic Safety Director Briseeda reported to the City Council on Aug. 26 that Part 1 crimes are down about 8.9% year over year for August 2025 compared with August 2024, driven chiefly by declines in robberies and burglaries. Briseeda said the downward trend has been steady since June 2022 and credited a mix of technology, patrol focus and community engagement.
The nut graf: the data matter to residents because they suggest fewer serious crimes overall but also…
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