Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
Funding for the Dallas Police Department was a major issue during last year’s debate on the budget for the current fiscal year.
Barry Wernick is the only candidate in the race for District 11 on the Dallas City Council who is endorsed by the Dallas Police Association.
Councilwoman Jennifer Gates says the matter will be considered at a public safety committee meeting on January 11.
Eddie Garcia says that when he starts his post as Dallas’ police chief, his number one priority will be reducing violent crime.
The city council ultimately cut $7 million from the Dallas Police Department’s overtime budget.
Councilman Omar Narvaez expressed concern about cutting the salaries of those who already make less than “straight, white men.”
Several shakeups have rocked the Dallas Police Department, as 25 percent will be cut from the overtime budget and the police chief announced her resignation effective November 10.
Café Momentum aims to help youth seeking to change paths from delinquency to productivity, and suffered substantial damages during Dallas' protests.
Reneé Hall, the Dallas police chief, held a press conference followed by another appearance with local and state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott.
