El Paso, Texas, is the 2^nd safest city in the nation for cities over 500,000 in population based on Uniformed Crime Report data compiled by CQ express. As a result of gun battles that occurred in Juarez, Mexico, stray bullets have come into the United States due to the proximity of El Paso. Fortunately, no personal injury has occurred from these incidents. The violence in Juarez has been ongoing for nearly three years and crime in the City of El Paso continues to decrease. Our 2^nd safest city ranking is based on numbers from 2008, our 2009 numbers were lower than 2008, and our 2010 numbers are currently lower that 2009. El Paso is a safe city, full of life and culture.

 

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

• Crime in El Paso, Texas, through August 21, 2010.
• Overall crime rate is down -1% compared to 2009
• Murders are down -71% (2 for 2009)
• Burglaries are down -8%
• Thefts are down -2%
• Vehicle Thefts down -12%
• Burglary of Vehicles -20%

• In the Central Regional Command, which encompasses El Paso’s downtown and borders Juarez, Mexico, crimes are down 6%
• Murders - 0% (1 in 09 & 1 in 2010)
• Burglaries are down -17%
• Thefts are down -5%
• Vehicle thefts are up 3%
• Burglary of Vehicles -37%

• The El Paso Police Department has had the opportunity to form solid relationships with county, state, and the numerous federal law enforcement agencies that have been operating in El Paso for many years.

• The department communicates with these agencies several times a day and has partnerships in numerous task force type operations.

• All officers (local, state, & federal) are training in the Incident Command Systems and this has been evidenced by the rapid analysis, action, and investigation of past incidents.

• Action plans and directives are in place and will continue to be followed.

• The El Paso Police Department continues to maintain open lines of communication and cooperation with our law enforcement counterparts in Juarez.

• The El Paso Police Department, along with El Paso’s City officials, are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and we remain “Dedicated to Serve.”