Here’s a preview of Dallas Police Chief Eddie García’s plans to reduce violent crime
The takeaways from the plan are to reverse the crime trend, have fewer victims, build trust and improve conditions.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia speaks at a news conference to discuss information over the release of former Dallas police officer Bryan Riser at the Dallas Police Headquarters on April 8, 2021. (Shelby Tauber/Special Contributor)(Shelby Tauber / Special Contributor)
7:36 PM on May 3, 2021 CDT
After nearly three months on the job, Dallas police Chief Eddie García on Wednesday plans to brief the city’s elected leaders on his strategy to cut crime.
Dallas police and fire chief object to use of their images in election mailers
Dallas police and fire chief object to use of their images in election mailers
Two Dallas City Council candidate mailers dispute the political perception that they supported “defunding police” but do not claim an endorsement by either official.
Dallas City Hall ((File Photo / Staff))
On the eve of Saturday’s Dallas City Council elections, the police and fire chiefs decried the use of their images in campaign materials from at least two candidates.
Police Chief Eddie García and Fire-Rescue Chief Dominique Artis said use of their photos on political mailers from council members Adam Bazaldua and Omar Narvaez could wrongly imply endorsements by uniformed employees.
This is what police fear will happen if permitless carry becomes law in Texas
Some officers fear “constitutional carry” will make their jobs more dangerous.
Scott Smith, a supporter of open carry gun laws, wears a pistol as he prepares for a rally at the Capitol, Jan. 26, 2015, in Austin. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) 02122015xNEWS
“Law-abiding citizens need the ability to protect themselves and their families,” Schaefer said.
Schaefer and his allies can call permitless carry whatever they want, but their labels can’t conceal what for so many law enforcement officers is plain to see: This bill will make their jobs harder and more dangerous.
What Dallas can learn from Oakland’s experience in lowering violent crime
What Dallas can learn from Oakland’s experience in lowering violent crime
The Bay Area city used a strategy known as Operation Ceasefire, which doesn’t focus as heavily on law enforcement. Dallas’ chief says he is interested in trying a similar strategy.
Davoria Williams of Oakland, Calif., holds a photo of her son, Clifford D. Snead, who was shot and killed in Oakland in 2012, the peak of the crime epidemic in that city. Since that time, the city has used focused deterrence strategies like Operation Ceasefire to help lower the crime rate. Dallas is considering similar strategies as homicides spike.(Rod Lamkey / Getty Images)