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Fayetteville police chief reports overall crime down 13% in second quarter; ShotSpotter data highlighted
Summary
Chief Bryant presented the Fayetteville Police Department—s second-quarter report, citing a 13% drop in overall crime and a 92% homicide clearance rate; council voted to receive the report.
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council received the Fayetteville Police Department—s 2025 second-quarter report on Monday, in which newly appointed Chief Willie Bryant said overall reported crime in the city had declined compared with the same period in 2024.
Chief Bryant told the council the city recorded 1,205 fewer incidents in the first half of 2025 than in 2024, an overall reduction of about 13 percent. "These numbers are not just figures on a presentation. They represent real efforts, real progress, and areas where we need to continue to improve," Bryant said.
Why it matters: Bryant said he intends to use the department—s data to guide strategy and to strengthen partnerships across city, state and federal agencies. The report covered major…
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