Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia touts city’s drop in violent crime in interview with FOX 4

DALLAS – As we close to the tip of 2022, general violent crime is down greater than 6% in comparison with final 12 months within the metropolis of Dallas.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia sat down for a one-on-one interview with FOX 4’s David Sentendry Friday, the place he identified knowledge highlighting a lower in murders, aggravated assaults, robberies of people, and extra.

Although there is a slight improve in robberies of companies.

Final 12 months was a violent 12 months for Dallas, and 2020 was probably the most violent the town has skilled in a long time.

Garcia has applied a plan prioritizing policing in among the most violent “grids” within the metropolis. 

“Violent crime gun offenses is one factor that I am very pleased with which is down virtually 6% this 12 months,” he mentioned.

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However Garcia admitted there are points they should deal with, particularly pointing to police response instances.

The division, whereas receiving extra calls, is considerably slower at responding to scenes this 12 months in comparison with final 12 months.

The chief mentioned they’re strategizing the best way to change that.

This story might be up to date when our full story on the interview airs tonight on FOX 4 Information at 9 and 10.