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UTSA evaluation: targeted policing strategy tied to declines in violent crime in year two, presenters say
Summary
UTSA researchers and police staff presented a year-two evaluation of San Antonio's targeted violent-crime reduction plan, reporting declines in several violent-crime metrics in 2024 and identifying areas needing further work, including domestic violence and sustained resources.
UTSA researchers and San Antonio Police Department staff on Feb. 8 presented the second-year evaluation of a targeted violent-crime reduction plan the city began in January 2023. The presenters said the evaluation focuses on 2024 (year two) and shows declines in several violent-crime measures in areas where the strategy was applied.
Dr. Smith, presenting on behalf of UTSA, said the plan uses a three-pronged approach: increase police visibility in prioritized hot spots, address underlying drivers at persistent crime locations, and focus enforcement on a relatively small number of high-risk individuals. The evaluation compared…
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