The top five offenses include theft, vehicle burglary, criminal mischief, burglary and assault. Areas that experienced the greatest decrease were violent crime, down 15.2 percent, and property crime, which showed a 6.3 percent reduction.

“Reducing crime is a communitywide effort, and everything from responsible actions taken by Irving residents to various programs and initiatives the city has implemented have greatly impacted these results,” said Chief Larry Boyd.

Public safety remains a top priority for the Irving City Council and city staff. The Police Department coordinates several programs and initiatives to ensure a safe community. Some of these 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.

• ICOP Volunteers – 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.

“I am very pleased with the progress we have made this past year with our public safety initiatives,” said City Manager Tommy Gonzalez. “Public safety will remain a key area of focus, and we will continue to enhance our programs to keep our city safe and secure for everyone.”

For more information about the crime statistics and police programs, visit www.irvingpd.com.

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