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Chief Gonzales: Dana Point policing metrics show 19% drop in crime year‑over‑year
Summary
Chief Gonzales presented the Jan–Mar 2026 police services report citing a 19% reduction in crime between 2024 and 2025, a spike in some calls for service including short‑term rentals, details on arrests and citations, and ongoing homelessness response work; council praised community policing.
Chief Gonzales delivered the Dana Point Police Services quarterly report for January through March 2026, summarizing community outreach, enforcement and staffing changes. He highlighted partnerships and public events — including an ebike safety course, "coffee with a cop" events and station tours for students — as part of community‑policing efforts.
On enforcement, Chief Gonzales reported a decline in…
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