Delray Beach Police Chief Daryl Hunter told host Ted White on Village Vibes that one of the department's biggest challenges is managing the city's growth while keeping residents safe. "One of the biggest challenges is managing growth while maintaining our sense of safety," Hunter said, adding that seasonal visitor traffic raises safety demands.

Hunter described stepped-up traffic enforcement and education as a priority, and said the department is leveraging cameras and data analysis "to stay ahead of the trends." He emphasized prevention and partnership: "We work with our youth, where we're investing in mentorship, education opportunities, helping them see law enforcement as a pathway, not an obstacle."

On homelessness, Hunter called Delray Beach's outreach program "one of the most robust" and said Florida Atlantic University is in the process of validating the program's effectiveness. He did not provide specific program metrics or funding details.

Discussing community responses to critical incidents, Hunter recounted an officer-involved shooting at a dance in which "someone lost their life," and said prior relationship-building helped the department secure community trust and time to investigate. "But the relationship that the Delray Beach Police Department had with their community, they were able to work through those things," he said.

Asked about suspects who come to the city to commit harm, Hunter said the department pursues offenders and works with other counties when necessary to seek prosecution: "We won't stop. We'll continue to pursue them even if they leave outside of our city into another county."