Holiday Crime Initiative
Public Safety Committee
November 12, 2019

Lonzo Anderson
Assistant Chief of Police
Dallas Police Department

 Presentation Overview
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Background
Purpose
Operational Plan
Personnel
Community Engagement
Holiday Safety Tips

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 Background
• Each year during the holiday season, we anticipate an
increase in select crimes occurring within our
entertainment and shopping areas.
• The mission of the Holiday Crime Initiative is to prevent
crime in areas that are frequented by residents during the
holiday season.

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 Purpose
• The Holiday Crime Initiative will focus on reducing
property and violent crime during the holiday season
within targeted entertainment and shopping areas.
• Officers will focus on the identified target areas to reduce
individual robberies, business robberies, thefts, burglary
of motor vehicles and unauthorized use of motor vehicles.

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 Patrol Bureau - Operational Plan
• The Holiday Crime Initiative operational plan is effective
October 30, 2019 – December 31, 2019.
• Historically targeted locations include:

Shopping Malls
Retail Districts
Entertainment Districts
Residential Neighborhoods

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 Patrol Bureau - Operational Plan
• Monitor crime trends and patterns.
• Create data focused plans for each watch.
• Increase patrols at all business corridors.
• Neighborhood patrol officers will assist with patrols.
• Collaborate with auto-theft, gang unit, narcotics, VICE
and other investigative units.

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 Patrol Bureau - Operational Plan
• Patrol investigative units will coordinate with the Public
Information Office to put out information to the media.
• Neighborhood officers will continue to work with
community groups and use social media to send out
holiday safety tips.

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 Personnel
• One key objective of the operation is to provide a highly
visible uniformed presence. The following units will be
utilized to meet this goal.
Bicycle Officers
Mounted Officers
Tactical Officers
Reserve Officers
Helicopter Unit
Covert Deployment Officers
Volunteers in Patrol (VIPs)
Sky Tower
Bait Vehicles
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 Personnel
• Due to patrol staffing levels, additional compensatory time
or overtime has been budgeted to avoid a negative impact
on on-duty officers.
• By creating the compensatory and overtime, the impacted
patrol divisions can continue to focus on current crime
trends.

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 Community Engagement
• Central Patrol Division
• Northeast Patrol Division
• Southeast Patrol Division
• Southwest Patrol Division
• Northwest Patrol Division
• North Central Patrol Division

• South Central Patrol Division
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 Holiday Safety Tips
Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or
out of your car. Set your alarm or use an anti-theft device.
If you must shop at night, park in a well-lighted area.
Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or
cars with tinted windows.
Park as close as you can to your destination and take
notice of where you parked.
Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or
with children inside.
Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your
car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave
something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of
sight.

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 Holiday Safety Tips
Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car.
This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave
something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.
Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car.
Shop with a friend or relative. There is added security in
numbers.
Keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag and parcels. Do
not put them down or on top of the car in order to open the
door.
When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your
surroundings.
Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious
people in the area.

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 Reporting a Crime
• Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
• Utilize the Dallas Online Reporting System (DORS) to file
or make a report online.

• Visit your local police substation to make a report in
person.
• Utilize the iWatch App to anonymously provide
information about criminal behavior.

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 Holiday Crime Initiative
Public Safety Committee
November 12, 2019

Lonzo Anderson
Assistant Chief of Police
Dallas Police Department