| If you call 911 in Dallas, you might be waiting longer than ever. New police data shows response times are rising across the board. For life-threatening emergencies, officers now take over 11 minutes to arrive. For violent crimes like robbery or assault, it’s more than 90 minutes. And for theft, prostitution, or animal cruelty? Try four and a half hours, if anyone shows up at all. Imagine being robbed or attacked — and waiting, unsure if help will come. These aren’t just stats; they’re real people in danger while the system stalls. Voters passed Prop U to guarantee 4,000 officers, but Dallas still hasn’t delivered. This isn’t public safety, it’s public deflection. If your car is broken into or your property vandalized, you’re now expected to file your own report and move on. Meanwhile, the problems grow worse: panhandling, encampments, rising theft, and slower response times across nearly every division. City leaders blame vague factors like “events” and “call severity,” but the truth is simple: Dallas isn’t meeting its own staffing promise, and residents are paying the price. These delays are the result of policy failure, not bad luck. Voters did their part. City Hall didn’t. |
| It’s time to raise your voice. Contact your City Council member and demand full Prop U compliance, more patrol officers, and a real plan to restore public safety – before you or someone you love is left waiting. |
| Press Highlights: |
| 11 Homicides in 20 Days—Summer Starts in Bloodshed At least 11 people have been murdered in Dallas during the first 20 days of June, spanning 10 separate incidents. Victims ranged from teenagers to seniors, and 4 cases remain unsolved. The mayor says public safety is the top priority, but the streets tell a different story. |
| Dallas Woman Gets 25 Years for Trafficking 14-Yr-Old Stepdaughter Karen Goana Villegas was convicted for forcing her 14-year-old stepdaughter into prostitution, trafficking her over several years in exchange for money and drugs. This case, called “negotiating with evil,” was the first prosecuted by the D.A.’s new Human Trafficking Unit. |
| Dallas Survey: Residents Want Potholes Fixed and Police Funded A new city survey shows what we already knew: people want safer streets, better roads, and real value for their tax dollars. But instead of listening, City Hall keeps doubling down on bloated programs and vague social service agendas. With a $36.5 million budget hole and public trust on thin ice, the message from taxpayers is clear: fix the streets and fund our police! |
Tracking Illegal Camps:
District 2
Councilman Jesse Moreno
“Sidewalk Shelter in the Cedars”
A single tent is tucked under the overpass at Harry Hines and Market Center Blvd, surrounded by overgrowth and just steps from the Original Market Diner. Councilmember Jesse Moreno, when will this area get real attention and enforcement?
District 14
Councilman Paul Ridley
“Art District Camp”
A lone tent is pitched beneath the Woodall Rodgers overpass in the Arts District—just feet from traffic and surrounded by high-end development. This is one of Dallas’ most visible corridors. Councilman Paul Ridley, how long will this be tolerated in District 14?
District 2
Councilman Jesse Moreno
“Tents and Trash in The Cedars”
A growing encampment has taken over the underpass at I-45 in The Cedars, with tents stacked behind chain-link fencing and trash scattered all around. Just blocks from downtown, this is now a hub of lawlessness. Councilman Jesse Moreno, what’s the plan to clean it up and restore order?
