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The committee unanimously approved two sets of prior minutes and received briefings showing Dallas Police reported a 12.03% year-to-date drop in violent crime, while Dallas Fire-Rescue said its December EMS and fire response targets were not met.
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The committee heard several updates on crime, staffing, fire service performance, and public safety programs. Dallas Police reported fewer violent crimes year to date, including a 23.37% drop in homicides, and said its hiring pipeline includes 428 applicants processed and a next academy class starting January 14, 2026. Dallas Fire-Rescue reported 23,336 dispatched incidents in December, but said it missed its response-time goals for EMS and structure fires. The committee also reviewed upcoming contract items for stretcher maintenance, police fleet management, intelligence software, and an emergency shelter lease extension.
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