- 03
- September
2010
A few weeks ago, this blog discussed the substantial rise in the number of sexual assaults in Dallas this year and the Dallas Police Department's effort to combat this growing problem.
(Please see "Dallas PD Dealing with Sharp Increase in Sexual Assaults" for more information.")
On Wednesday, officials from the police department and city leaders came together at a press conference to announce the official launch of the city's sexual assault public awareness campaign.
The new program is specifically designed to combat sexual assault via increased police presence/patrols in areas with a higher rate of sexual assault, including bars, nightclubs and entertainment districts. In addition, the program calls for the distribution of both prevention tips and other valuable information at community meetings and on the internet.
"In our continuing effort to make Dallas the safest city in the country, we as a community must work together to reduce the number of sexual assaults committed against unwilling victims," said city council member Delia Jasso.
To date, there have been 377 reported sexual assaults in the city of Dallas. At the same time last year, there were 316 reported sexual assaults.



