APD’S EFFORT TO CUT DOWN ON CRIME OVER THE HOLIDAYS SEEMS TO HAVE PAID OFF THIS YEAR. APD IS REPORTING A 61 PERCENT DECREASE IN ROBBERIES THIS PAST DECEMBER AS COMPARED TO DECEMBER OF 2017.
THE DEPARTMENT DEDICATED MORE OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS TO THE TACTICAL PLAN, WHICH INCLUDED MORE PATROLS OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND SHOPPING AREAS. APD REPORTS 431 CALLS FOR SERVICE AND 13 ROBBERY CALLS FOR SERVICE. SIXTY-TWO FELONY ARRESTS WERE MADE AS WELL AS FIVE DWI ARRESTS.
