Community policing is a philosophy as well as a proactive way of doing business. The commitment to work with communities to handle the immediate and longer-term causes of crime through joint problem solving reduces crime and improves quality of life. It also makes officers safer and increases the likelihood of individuals to abide by the law. Through crime watch groups, Volunteer in Patrol, and other volunteer programs, the people of Dallas have joined the department in combatting crime. The public's involvement has been a critical element in the reduction of crime. Neighborhood Policing Unit - Heavily involved with the community, the Neighborhood Policing Team works hand in hand with the community. Officers of this team frequently attend crime watch and community meetings, gathering information first-hand that can be relayed to other teams within the department. When not working directly with the community, officers work the streets combatting crime.
Community policing is a philosophy as well as a proactive way of doing business. The commitment to work with communities to handle the immediate and longer-term causes of crime through joint problem solving reduces crime and improves quality of life. It also makes officers safer and increases the likelihood of individuals to abide by the law.
Through crime watch groups, Volunteer in Patrol, and other volunteer programs, the people of Dallas have joined the department in combatting crime. The public's involvement has been a critical element in the reduction of crime.
Neighborhood Policing Unit - Heavily involved with the community, the Neighborhood Policing Team works hand in hand with the community. Officers of this team frequently attend crime watch and community meetings, gathering information first-hand that can be relayed to other teams within the department. When not working directly with the community, officers work the streets combatting crime.
Officers and Command Staff of the Central Neighborhood Policing Team: Sgt. Michael Lambert
Officers and Command Staff of the Central Neighborhood Policing Team:
Sgt. Michael Lambert
Sr. Cpl. James Todd Sr. Cpl. Stephanie Leal Sr. Cpl. Ruben Lozano P.O. Shatara Lemons
Southwest Division Commander
Major Richard Foy
