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Palacios credits enforcement steps for crime declines; police commissioner cites higher arrests and prosecutions

3563170 · May 29, 2025

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Summary

The governor and law‑enforcement leaders described increased enforcement and community policing; the Department of Public Safety official said property crimes fell about 22% and drug‑related arrests rose.

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and law‑enforcement officials told the joint session the administration has prioritized public safety and stepped up enforcement and outreach.

"Under the leadership of Commissioner Macaronas, the Department of Public Safety has reinforced professional accountability across the force, invested in professional development of its officers and ramped up enforcement and outreach efforts," the governor said.

Anthea Macross, identified in the transcript as commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, told the joint session that frontline visibility and village precincts have reduced response time and improved community interactions. "Property related crimes for example have gone down 22% compared to the previous year," she said. The transcript records her saying drug‑related arrests have more than doubled and criminal prosecutions have quadrupled. The governor also highlighted the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ response performance and corrections rehabilitation initiatives led by the Department of Corrections.