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Richardson Police Department reports falling crime and staffing gaps; chief highlights mental‑health and technology priorities
Summary
Chief Gary Tittle told the council the Richardson Police Department saw notable reductions in violent and property crimes and credited technology and community partnerships, but said staffing remains below authorization and flagged officer wellness and mental‑health response as priorities.
The Richardson Police Department presented its 2025 annual review on March 2, telling the City Council about crime reductions, staffing shortfalls and investments in training, technology and crisis response.
Chief Gary Tittle said the department saw an overall reduction in violent and property crime and highlighted a near‑50% drop in combined violent/property incidents versus a prior baseline. Auto thefts dropped significantly (from 381 to 168), and burglary and property crimes also declined. The chief credited a combination of strategies…
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