Dallas Police Crime Report Public Safety Committee September 11, 2012 www.dallaspolice.net David O. Brown Chief Of Police

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CRIME BRIEFING index crime year to date 08/31/12 CRIME TYPE ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL LYTD % CHG YTD Violent Crimes Murder 98 98 0.0% Rapes* 279 289-3.5% Robbery 2,668 2,617 2.0% Business 410 433-5.3% Individual 2,258 2,184 3.4% Aggravated Assault 2,496 2,566-2.7% Non-Fam Violence 1,563 1,697-7.9% Family Violence 933 869 7.4% Total Violent Crime 5,541 5,570 0.5% Non-Violent Crimes Burglary 10,676 12,623-15.4% Business 2,660 2,854-6.8% Residence 8,016 9,769-17.9% Theft 20,857 23,659-11.8% Auto Theft 4,588 5,352-14.3% Total Non-Violent 36,121 41,634-13.2% Total Index Crimes 41,662 47,204-11.7% * reflects only those rapes that actually occurred during the reporting period. Ten Year Average 2002-2011 Five Year Average 2007-2011 Previous Twelve Months Ten Year Average 2002-2011 Five Year Average 2007-2011 Previous Twelve Months Ten Year Average 2002-2011 Five Year Average 2007-2011 Dallas Progression of Part I Offenses Per 1,000 Residents 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00 Dallas Progression of Violent Offenses Per 1,000 Residents 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 65.99 57.35 46.01 Non-violent 10.71 8.41 Violent 10.71 8.41 Previous Twelve Months 6.72 76.70 65.76 6.72 Total Ten Year Average 2002-2011 65.99 76.70 Five Year Average 2007-2011 57.35 65.76 Previous Twelve Months 46.01 52.73 52.73 2

2012 Progression Chart Overall Total Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Murder 33% 0% -13% -13% -6% -13% -11% -1% *Rape 20% -20% -27% -28% -8% -4% 1% -4% Robbery 32% 26% 12% 11% 4% 4% 3% 2% Business 12% 30% 17% 13% -3% -4% -3% -5% Individual 37% 25% 11% 11% 5% 5% 4% 3% Agg. Assault 8% 8% 2% 0% -2% -4% -4% -4% Other -1% -6% -7% -10% -9% -9% Fam Vio 9% 10% 8% 7% 6% 6% Total Violent 20% 17% 7% 6% 1% 1% 0% -1% Burglary -15% -13% -16% -14% -14% -15% -15% -17% Business -8% -4% -11% -7% -8% -10% -10% -9% Residential -17% -16% -18% -16% -15% -16% -17% -19% Theft -6% -7% -7% -8% -8% -10% -10% -13% Shop Lift -45% -40% -39% -39% -39% -39% -39% -39% BMV/Auto Acc 3% -3% -1% -2% -2% -1% -2% -4% Other Theft 6% 9% 4% 3% 1% -5% -6% -11% Auto Theft 5% 1% -8% -12% -13% -15% -15% -15% Total Non-Viol -7% -8% -10% -10% -11% -12% -13% -14% Total -5% -5% -8% -8% -9% -10% -11% -13% * Reflects only those rapes that actually occurred during the reporting period. 3

Every Day Is a Training Day Public Safety Committee September 11, 2012 www.dallaspolice.net David O. Brown Chief Of Police

This briefing will: Purpose Describe the Every Day Is a Training Day training program Present the major elements Provide examples 2

Goals The goals of the Every Day Is a Training Day program are: provide the highest level of training for members of the department offer hands-on scenario training to practice learned techniques on a first-hand basis present video scenarios to reinforce learned techniques 3

Every Day is a Training Day Training relies on techniques, technology and knowledge from: Reality Based training Defensive Tactics Firearms Training Police Vehicle Operation Course (PVOC) Training can be broken down into two areas: Reality Based Training (RBT) Video Based Training 4

Reality Based Training Developed in 2006, to provide cutting edge law enforcement training Instructs both In-Service Officers and Police Recruits Covers decision making tactics and reasonable alternatives 5

Reality Based Training Hands on or scenario based training allows officers to experience situations they may be exposed to in the field 6

Reality Based Training Trainees practice using strategies for officer safety while acting within departmental and state policies 7

Scenario Based Training Uses simulated weapons rounds Conducted at the RBT facility and Police Vehicle Operations Course 8

Scenario Based Training Includes techniques for searching a building and conducting a felony traffic stop Reinforces the techniques they have previously learned 9

Video Based Training Citizen input from Chief on the Beat and community meetings are taken into consideration when developing the training videos Daily videos viewed on a Mobile Digital Computer and DPD intranet 10

Every Day is a Training Day Videos One minute training tips found on the MDCs Variety of topics such as officer safety and tactical techniques 11

Roll Call Training Video Roll Call Training focuses on officer safety issues Upcoming videos: Foot Pursuit Policy and other current issues 12

Roll Call Training Video 3-6 minutes videos shown during patrol details Videos posted on the DPD intranet 13

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Summary In a continuing effort to provide state of the art training to the Dallas Police Department, the concept of Every Day Is a Training Day was designed. With the premise that every day IS a training day, the idea is to provide specialized, pertinent training tactics, techniques and safety tips on a daily basis to DPD officers. 15

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Engaging the Business Community Public Safety Committee September 11, 2012 www.dallaspolice.net David O. Brown Chief Of Police

Purpose To present the many ways the Dallas Police are engaging the business community to enhance public safety and economic development 2

Goals The Dallas Police Department is working in partnership with the business community to: Establish contacts with local businesses and create open lines of communication in order to provide better service and reduction in criminal activity Increase awareness and share crime-prevention measures to reduce: Business Robberies Business Burglaries Burglary of Motor Vehicles/Thefts 3

Goals To become one of the top five safest cities in the nation, we have to continue reducing Business crime Represents 14.0 % of total crime in the City of Dallas Business Robbery 1.0% Business Burglary 6.3% Shoplift 6.7% 4

Goals To utilize the business crime watch model to stimulate positive economic growth. To reduce criminal behavior at and around businesses Provide direct feedback Develop intelligence regarding possible criminal behavior around businesses. Increase retailers use of www.dfworca.org and other social media 5

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Background Businesses are defined as: An organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers The City of Dallas has approximately 63,350 businesses 7,193 multi-tenant commercial facilities Dallas businesses employ over 1.06 million people 7

Background Examples of Business Groups and Associations Chambers of Commerce Oak Cliff Chamber Southeast Dallas Chamber Greater Dallas Black Chamber Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber North Dallas Chamber Greater Dallas Korean Association Business Associations Dallas Contractor Associations Downtown Dallas Inc Dallas/Ft Worth Organized Retail Crime Association Concentrations of Business Activity Stemmons Corridor Business Association Central Business District Bishop Arts District Deep Ellum Greenville Avenue Area Business Association Asian Trade District Design District Uptown Northpark Mall Southwest Center Mall Galleria Mall Pinnacle Park Lancaster/Kiest SC 8

Building Stronger Partnerships Strengthen business contacts to provide better service regarding investigations Survey businesses to better identify crime problems Build partnerships through face to face contacts 9

Focusing on Crime Prevention Increase awareness and education Create and support Business Crime Watch programs. Distribute Crime Prevention information (Operation ID, Lock, Take, and Hide, etc.) Increase Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) training. 10

Sharing Preventative Measures Preventive actions to reduce: Business Robbery Business Burglary Theft (Purse snatching, Shoplifting, BMV s, Metal Theft, etc.) Business NPO s Review business offenses and crime stats daily Meet with the business owners/managers after a serious offense 11

Sharing Preventative Measures Work as the liaison officer with other divisional personnel Sustainable enforcement of the Convenience Store Ordinance Connect with other city departments to address quality of life issues at businesses 12

Enhancing Communication with Businesses Create an email database to provide crime prevention and crime alerts to businesses Utilize social media to distribute crime prevention information (iwatch, Twitter, Facebook) Coordinate with Police Media Relations to issue Public Service Announcement on crime prevention and crime alert information through the media 13

Success Stories Central Patrol Division Smart Mart at 1507 S. Ervay: - Positive transformation of a business 14

Success Stories Central Patrol Division continued The Uptown Public Improvement District funded 16 surveillance cameras along McKinney Ave Downtown Emergency Response Team Utilization of email networking Perimeter passes 15

Success Stories Northeast Patrol Division The Vickery Meadow Improvement District - A residential and business area that is home to 25,000 people. - Funded installation of five cameras - Monitored by DPD staff on a 24/7 basis 16

Success Stories Southeast Patrol Division Outstanding partnership with the Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce Work hand in hand with police on community beautification projects including: trash collection, graffiti abatement, and code enforcement 17

Success Stories Southwest Patrol Division The Bishop Arts District of North Oak Cliff - Bishop Arts business crime watch group has grown to over 40 members that meet monthly - The Bishop Arts District has been able to reduce crime in the area, which has ultimately led to an image change for North Oak Cliff 18

Success Stories Northwest Patrol Division Greater Dallas Korean Association - Developed a partnership model to use with other Korean businesses throughout the City - Northwest NPOs teamed up with the Southeast NPOs and started a Korean Business Crime Watch Group for Southeast Patrol Division 19

Success Stories North Central Patrol Division Very strong relationships with North Park Mall, The Galleria, and Valley View Center 20

Success Stories South Central Patrol Division Dramatically decreased crime around the truck stops by establishing strong relationships with the surrounding local businesses. 21

Signage and Decals Businesses that choose to join the program can; Purchase a metal Business Crime Watch sign to be mounted on the business or posted in the parking area Display a Business Crime Watch decal on a window of the business 22

Summary The Dallas Police Department continues to have success in creating relationships with the business community Department wide utilization of a structured business crime watch program : Allows for easy duplication across the city Better serves the large number of businesses and multi tenant properties Makes it easier to collect and disseminate intelligence information This program empowers the business community to work with the police department to lower the business crime rates 23

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