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Temple Station captain credits deputies as Duarte reports multi-year drop in Part 1 crimes
Summary
Captain George Mesa told the Duarte City Council the city has seen about a 14% decrease in Part 1 crimes over the past year and roughly 29% over four years, credited special-assignment operations and outlined staffing and program changes including a virtual-deputy service and expansion plans for a FAST transport unit.
Captain George Mesa of the Los Angeles County Sheriff—s Temple Station told the Duarte City Council the department has recorded multi-year reductions in serious crime and described new programs aimed at keeping deputies visible in neighborhoods.
"Last year was a very challenging year for us," Mesa said, but the department nonetheless logged about a 14% decrease in Part 1 crimes in the past year and an approximate 29% reduction over four years, which he attributed to proactive operations and special-assignment teams.
Mesa outline…
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