Dallas residents are once again speaking out about the prominence of break-in attempts and the lack of action being taken by the Dallas Police Department.
One Dallas resident posted to the Ring Neighborhood app to highlight an attempted break-in at their property, attaching a video that allegedly shows a man searching for a way into their building.
In this video, a man wearing a black shirt and a black hat with white pants is seen approaching the front door on a scooter. The man then appears to check the surrounding area before attempting to open the front door. The original poster of this video stated that police were contacted about the attempted break-in, although no update has been provided regarding whether the department has followed through.
Multiple other Dallas residents responded to this post to voice their support for the original poster.
“So crazy what people do even when there is a camera in their face,” wrote one resident.
“Thank you! We live on your block and are keeping an eye out,” commented another.
One resident noted that such attempts may lead to worse happenings, writing that those who check the front door will “usually go in the back and break a window to get in.”
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, break-in attempts have become a consistent issue across Dallas, with residents reporting security issues with both houses and vehicles.
A Dallas resident filed a similar complaint on the Ring Neighborhood app last week, reporting persistent break-in attempts on their vehicle in the Oak Lawn area.
The good news for residents is that city officials and nonprofit partners have recently launched a public safety initiative called “Safe in the City,” which is designed to help improve overall crime rates in Downtown Dallas.
This initiative aims to enhance police presence in the area while also improving coordination among the Dallas Police, city staff, Housing Forward, and Downtown Dallas Inc., as reported by DX.
Additionally, the Dallas City Council recently passed a resolution to expand the requirements for Dallas Police Department trainees, with the new requirements stating that trainees must be at least 21 years old, hold either a high school degree or a GED, and have at least three years of consecutive employment experience.
This expansion aims to enhance the overall quality of candidates in the program and produce more effective police officers throughout the city.