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**DPD needs to move from 3,000 to 4,000 police officers ASAP.**

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**Dallas per capita crime is up while the per capita police budget is down.**

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**No child should be scared to walk to school.**

**The City Has a Plan for 4,000 Officers.**

**But Does the Budget Say So?**

The hiring plan is moving forward. But without better pay and stronger support, we risk falling short where it matters most. When voters passed Prop U, they weren’t expecting the city to hire 900 officers overnight. They were setting a clear priority, public safety comes first. And to the city’s credit, we are seeing progress.

**Recruiting classes have gotten bigger,** [link removed] and the plan is to reach 4,000 officers by 2029. That’s a good sign.

The real question now is: are we building a foundation that’s strong enough to support that goal? Because hiring 300 officers this year doesn’t mean much if we can’t keep them. Right now, pay still isn’t competitive with other cities in North Texas. Officers are being stretched thin. And the budget still doesn’t fully reflect the scale of what voters approved.

If 4,000 officers by 2029 [link removed] is the plan, then we should see that goal guiding everything from how the budget is structured to how we’re supporting recruitment and retention. This isn’t just about hitting a number. It’s about making sure the officers we hire have the resources, pay, and leadership they need to stay in Dallas and serve this city long term.

So if you voted for Prop U, or just believe public safety should still be a top priority, now’s the time to speak up. Reach out to your City Council member and ask what they’re doing to support the officers we’re counting on. The goals and timeline are in place. What matters now is the roadmap we create and how we follow it.

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**Dallas in Crisis:**

**City Hall Spins the Narrative**

Executive Director Mark Lutchman breaks down five of the wildest stories in Dallas this week, from a Deep Ellum raid tied to the ICE ambush, to a stolen ambulance and a judge abusing her power. While City Hall pushes press conferences, the public is left dealing with the fallout.

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Downtown Dallas Crime 5X Higher Than Fort Worth [link removed]

New crime stats show Downtown Dallas logged five times more crime than Downtown Fort Worth last month. Drug arrests, thefts, and assaults were all significantly higher, despite city promises of "revitalization." Safety still isn’t catching up.

Dallas Lyft Ride Turns Fatal After Train Collision [link removed]

A train plowed into a Lyft SUV near Harry Hines, killing both occupants and dragging the car 150 yards. Locals say it’s common for drivers to rush the crossing arms. More and more, Dallas drivers are gambling with their lives.

DPD’s Fugitive Unit Takes Down 197 Violent Felons [link removed]

Since May, DPD’s Fugitive Unit has arrested nearly 200 violent offenders, murderers, pimps, gang members, with over 1,300 prior arrests combined. One even threatened a shootout with police. Our officers are doing their job. Now it’s time for Creuzot’s office to do theirs.

**Tracking Illegal Camps:**

**District 2**

**Councilman Jesse Moreno**

**"Tent and Fence"**

A fully pitched tent, wheelchair, and scattered belongings sit steps from a private property fence, beyond a clear “No Trespassing” sign. No enforcement, no action, no plan.

**Just another day in District 2 under Councilmember Jesse Moreno’s watch.**

**District 6**

**Councilman**

**Laura Cadena**

**"Fenced Camp Village"**

Behind a fence at Harry Hines and Northwest Hwy, a fortified encampment sits beneath the bridge, tattered tarps, trash piles, and all. This isn’t just an eyesore, it’s a public safety risk. District 6 deserves better.

**Councilwoman Cadena, where’s the plan?**

**District 2**

**Councilman Jesse Moreno**

**"Sidewalk Hotel"**

Another sidewalk, another settlement. Right in the heart of District 2, just steps from critical infrastructure. Dallas leaders claim progress, residents see decay.

**How much longer do you expect residents to accept this as normal?**

To Report an Encampment: Dial 3-1-1 or Call (214) 670-3111 tel:(214)%20670-3111 and Click on your

**District Councilman to Email them with the Date and Camp Location.**

Chad West, Council District 1 mailto:[email protected]

Jesse Moreno, Council District 2 mailto:[email protected]

Zarin D. Gracey, Council District 3 mailto:[email protected]

Maxie Johnson, Council District 4 mailto:[email protected]

Jaime Resendez, District 5 mailto:[email protected]

Laura Cadena, District 6 mailto:[email protected]

Adam Bazaldua, District 7 mailto:[email protected]

Lorie Blair, District 8 mailto:[email protected]

Paula Blackmon, District 9 mailto:[email protected]

Kathy Stewart, District 10 mailto:[email protected]

Bill Roth, District 11 mailto:[email protected]

Cara Mendelsohn, District 12 mailto:[email protected]

Gay Donnell Willis, District 13 mailto:[email protected]

Paul E. Ridley, District 14 mailto:[email protected]

**Mission Statement:**

Keep Dallas Safe exists to address crime and homelessness in Dallas with the goal of transforming Dallas into the safest large city in Texas for residents and businesses. We aim to have a City Council that prioritizes crime rate which directly determines the quality of life in Dallas. We do this by fighting against the "defund the police" movement, holding accountable our city leaders' efforts towards lowering district crime rates, and highlighting our city's homelessness problems by pushing for enforcement of the prohibition of urban camping.

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