January 1st to May 20th Year-to Year Comparison Percentage Change
Department Organization Department Restructure in 2019 Area Commanders More front line supervisors on the street Institutionalized approach to crime reduction Stratified Policing Violent Crime and Gang Unit
Focused Crime Reduction Law Enforcement Partnerships Project Safe Neighborhoods ATF Task Force U.S. Marshal’s Task Force South Piedmont Violent Gang Task Force (FBI) Dan River Regional Drug and Gang Task Force (VSP) Safe Streets Southside Focused crime reduction Data-driven Focus on known violent/repeat offenders
Community Partnerships Community Engagement Building trust Transparency Homicides from 2018 (11) Homicides and (1) Manslaughter 10 Cases Cleared by arrest 83% Clearance rate Homicides 2019 2 Homicides and both cleared by arrest ‘Protect, serve, and reflect the values of all community members’