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Dallas police report declines in violent crime through May, credit targeted operations
Summary
Police presented data showing declines in violent crime, including a 33.7% drop in homicides and fewer robberies; they cited focused units and outreach while councilmembers urged more front-end prevention work.
The Dallas Police Department told the City Council Public Safety Committee on June 3 that violent crime across the city declined through May, and it credited targeted enforcement and investigative changes for the trend.
Chief of Police Daniel Cuomo said violent crime was down 13.5% through May, aggravated assaults down 12.21% and homicides down 33.71% (30 fewer victims). He highlighted a 19.82% drop in business robberies (45 fewer), 98 fewer individual robberies…
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