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Tulsa police report year-to-date declines in many Part 1 crimes; stolen firearms remain a problem
Summary
Police presented year-to-date crime statistics showing declines across many Part 1 categories, while a separate presentation found roughly 445 stolen firearms recovered year-to-date with most taken from vehicles; commanders emphasized prevention and the need for secure storage.
Tulsa Police Department officials presented year-to-date Part 1 crime comparisons and a focused briefing on stolen firearms at the committee meeting, saying citywide totals generally trended downward compared with comparable periods in past years while underlining ongoing concerns about stolen weapons.
Commissioner and TPD staff said the department prepared a four-year comparison for January 1 to July 31 each year to provide a consistent snapshot. Citywide totals for many categories, including burglary and larceny, showed downward trends, officials said; aggravated assaults overall were…
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