Irving Crime Rate Continues to Decline  View Video

Since January, the hard work and dedication of the Irving Police Department has resulted in a 10 percent decrease in crime. This is in addition to the 7.1 percent decrease in crime in 2007, the lowest in recorded history. The areas that have seen the greatest reduction are burglary and auto theft.

“We are pleased with this progress and appreciate the communitywide effort behind these results,” said Chief Larry Boyd. “We will continue to improve upon current programs and develop new programs to maintain a safe community.”

Public safety remains a top priority for the Irving City Council and city staff. The Police Department coordinates several programs and initiatives to ensure a safe community.

Some of these programs include:

• Disorder Operations – High crime areas are targeted through statistical analysis, meetings and recurring disorder complaints.
• Crime Free Multi-Housing Program – A program that establishes a partnership between police, property owners and residents to make multifamily dwellings and rental homes safe and desirable places to live.
  
• ICOP Volunteers – A group of volunteer members who are taught to recognize suspicious and criminal activity and assist the Police Department by actively patrolling and reporting on such activities.
• 24/7 Criminal Alien Program – A partnership between the Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency where police notify federal officials if they have arrested someone who may be in the country illegally.
  
• Problem-Solving Team – A specialized team consisting of three highly trained police officers and a sergeant who guide police efforts to clean up troublesome areas.