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Takoma Park police report cites sharp drop in part‑1 crimes and moves ahead with EV pilot
Summary
Police presented a 2025 annual report showing Part 1 crimes fell from about 1,300 to 664, attributing much of the reduction to targeted interventions at repeat hot spots; the department also proposed a 12‑month pilot of a pursuit‑rated Chevy Blazer electric patrol vehicle to test range, charging and costs.
Takoma Park’s police leadership told the City Council the department saw a substantial decline in reported serious crimes last year and outlined next steps to test electric patrol vehicles.
Chief Duvall reported that Part 1 crimes — a category including assaults, burglaries, larcenies and other serious offenses — totaled about 664 in 2025 compared with roughly 1,300 in 2024. Chief Duvall attributed much of the drop to reductions in larcenies and burglaries, citing a sharp decline in repeat incidents at a local Walgreens after the company added armed security at that location.
“We had a 51% decrease in crime in the city last year,” the chief…
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