UTSA-SAPD plans to see drop in violent crime
Tuesday, Chief William McManus and Dr. Rob Tillyer with UTSA Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice presented the results they have to city leaders.Tuesday, Chief William McManus and Dr. Rob Tillyer with UTSA Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice presented the results they have, so far.
It also shows 13 percent fewer people called the police to report a violent crime. Chief McManus added that his officers were able to make more arrests for guns and drugs in what’s being called ‘hot spot’ areas. District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda is the head of the public safety committee. She said at first she was skeptical of the plan but is now confident in what is to come.
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