Public Safety
Several programs and initiatives have been implemented to help Irving become a safer and more secure city. Such programs include:
- Disorder Operations – High crime areas are targeted through statistical analysis, meetings and recurring disorder complaints.
- Crime Free Multi-Housing Program – A program that establishes a partnership between police, property owners and residents to make multifamily dwellings and rental homes safe and desirable places to live.
- A group of volunteer members who are taught to recognize suspicious and criminal activity and assist the Police Department by actively patrolling and reporting on such activities.
- 24/7 Criminal Alien Program – A partnership between the Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency where police notify federal officials if they have arrested someone who may be in the country illegally.
- Problem-Solving Team – A specialized team consisting of three highly trained police officers and a sergeant who guide police efforts and work with other city departments to clean up troublesome areas.
Articles:
City Council Implements New Pet Registration Guidelines (April 2008)
Police Step Up Efforts for Public Safety (Oct. 2007)
Residents Can Help Reduce Crime Through Online Tool (Aug. 2007)
Criminal Alien Program Recognized by U.S. Congressman Sessions (July 2007)
Irving City Council Endorses Criminal Alien Program (June 2007)
Police Program Works to Reduce Crime at Apartment Complexes (June 2007)
Safety to be Enhanced with Red Light Enforcement Cameras (June 2007)
Irving to Install Red Light Cameras at Four Intersections (June 2007)
Vial of Life Program Debuts for Seniors (June 2007)
Animal Services Works to Improve Care (Feb. 2007)
Estelle Creek Becomes First Crime-Free Certified Community (Jan. 2007)
Presentations
Cell phone ban work session presentation (Feb. 21, 2008)
Video:
Animal Registration
Criminal Alien Program
Red Light Cameras
Police Program Combats Apartment Crime
Crime Web Tracker
Car Burglaries
Fast Food Burglary Arrests
Vial of L.I.F.E.
Fire Department’s Thermal Cameras
Fire Safety Training House