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Richardson police report staffing shortfalls, falling crime and new programs in annual review
Summary
Police Chief Gary Tittle told the Richardson City Council that the department saw declines in violent and property crime in 2025 even as staffing gaps persist; he highlighted technology (Flock cameras), a new crisis-intervention hire, Handle With Care school notifications and recruitment efforts.
Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle presented the department's 2025 annual review, telling the City Council that overall violent and property crime fell significantly while the department still faces staffing and recruitment challenges.
Chief Tittle said the department's authorized sworn strength is 173 with 163 current officers and roughly 17 staff in training; in 2025 RPD hired 15 officers and lost 23, producing a net shortfall and a continuing need to accelerate throughput into academy classes. He said the training pipeline is long (about 11 months until an officer is fully fielded) and emphasized retention and recruitment as ongoing priorities.
Crime trends and programs: Tittle credited…
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