Jul 1 2016

Keeping Dallas Safe: Task Force Update for the Week of June 24-30

The Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) began its enforcement operations in March of 2016 with the goal to sharply decrease offenses in targeted areas by providing a strong officer presence. On March 23, 2016, the Property Crime Task Force (PCTF) was created to address the rising property crime offenses that impact Dallas neighborhoods. In April of 2016, the Narcotics Division’s Drug House Task Force (DHTF) began its enforcement operations to address citizen complaints regarding drug sales in their communities.  In addition, some officers assigned to the PCTF was redirected this past week to the Fugitive Warrant Task Force (FWTF).  Their primary responsibility will be to seek out and arrest fugitives for the 402 outstanding warrants currently on file.

As of June 2016, the overall violent crime rate in the city has been cut down from 29.9% to 9.61%. Below is the activity for the task forces for the week of June 24 to June 30, 2016:

Violent Crime Task Force

  • Arrests: 24
  • Calls for Service: 359
  • Guns Seized: 3
  • Drugs Seized: 15 Grams

Property Crime Task Force

  • Arrests: 35
  • Calls for Service: 132
  • Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 2
  • Drugs Seized: 298.9 grams

Fugitive Warrant  Task Force

  • Warrants Ran: 52
  • Arrests: 2

Drug House Task Force

  • Complaints Investigated: 167
  • Complaints Closed: 83
  • Felony Arrests: 2
  • Drugs Seized: > 13 kilos

Foot Patrols

  • Number of Officers: 131