Greenville police present 2025 statistics: crashes, traffic enforcement and guns seized
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Police Chief Richard Bridal reported 2025 figures to the council including 4,532 reportable crashes (less than 1% growth), seven fatal crashes, 29,348 traffic stops, 491 shot‑spotter alerts and 819 firearms taken into custody; he emphasized data‑driven enforcement and community policing.
Chief Richard Bridal presented the Greenville Police Department’s 2025 statistical review to the City Council on Feb. 23, telling members the data guide enforcement and prevention strategies.
Bridal said the department recorded 4,532 reportable crashes in 2025, a change of less than 1% from 2024, and seven fatal crashes (up two from the previous year). He described pedestrian injuries as a continuing concern and noted hot‑spot corridors including Greenville Boulevard near Evans Street, East Arlington Boulevard, and 10th Street at Greenville Boulevard.
The chief said officers made 29,348 traffic stops in 2025 — a roughly 52% increase from the prior year — and that the department used data to target enforcement in corridors and intersections associated with higher crash and crime rates. He said the department took 819 firearms into custody last year and recorded 491 shot‑spotter alerts citywide.
Chief Bridal emphasized community policing and the department’s zone strategy to build relationships and sustain targeted patrols. Council members thanked the chief and raised questions about intersections and coordination with DOT on planned roadway projects.
No formal action or budget vote accompanied the presentation; council discussion centered on continued enforcement and coordination with the Traffic Safety Task Force.