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All of the unmistakable and depressing signs are gathering over my neck of the woods in Old East Dallas. We seem to be in for another spike in crime, and I’m wondering again what I can do about it.

DALLAS — Dallas police data shows violent incidents in Downtown Dallas have decreased so far this year compared to 2024, six months after the launch of a public-private program aimed at curbing ...

Dallas Area Rapid Transit isn’t doing enough to reduce crime and make riders feel safe on its system. A recent pair of fatal shootings at DART facilities in the span of a week brought the transit ...

Dallas city leaders gathered on Tuesday for the monthly Public Safety Committee meeting to review how the police department is addressing crime, improving emergency response times, and strengthening ...

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