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3-year study reveals racial disparities in low-level arrests in Dallas

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Breaking NewsThe study was conducted by the Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight and addressed to city leaders.Dallas police on patrol.2:10 PM CDT March 19, 2021DALLAS — A three-year study released Thursday from the looked at low-level offense arrests and showed there were disparities in those types of arrests for Black people compared to the city's Black population.The study from the oversight office looked at public data to analyze low-level arrests in Dallas and shared recommendations to lessen the impact of misdemeanor enforcement on the community, police department and city resources, .The outlined how Black residents are more often arrested for low-level offenses like public intoxication, low-level drug-related arrests,It also recommended that the Dallas Police Department should officially de-prioritize low-level arrests in their policy, including marijuana, possession, public intoxication and criminal trespass arrests when the offense doesn't involve a felony charge or Class A or Class B offense.Currently, the possession of under 4 oz is eligible for a cite and release citation, the department said during a briefing in March.Deprioritizing low-level arrests could save the city money and save time for officers, the report suggests. The police department is already looking at ways to lessen the burden of low-level marijuana arrests, with exceptions such as if an offender has under 2 oz with a firearm or a criminal history of violent offenses then they would be charged.Sgt. Warren Mitchell said that the department's mission is to be fair and impartial and that any type of inequity is concerning. He said they will be reviewing the study data and the study's recommendations."Like many law enforcement agencies across the country, the Dallas Police Department is a proponent of police reform, and will determine if changes in policies, procedures, and/or training are warranted," Mitchell said. "The Dallas Police Department is committed to bridging the gap with all our residents and will uphold our oath to protect and serve the city of Dallas.”The report was addressed to Mayor Eric Johnson, members of Dallas City Council, City Manager T.C. Broadnax, Chief Eddie Garcia, and members of the community police oversight board."I support the Chief and the department focusing their limited resources on violent crime and drug houses," said Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Jennifer S. Gates. "I do not support council taking action to remove low level-offenses because I believe the quality of life for many neighborhoods will be negatively impacted without the tool to enforce."“Changes to City ordinances and DPD’s General Orders can aid in Dallas’ efforts to decriminalize people of color and other marginalized communities for low-level offenses," said Director of the Office of Community Police Oversight Tonya McClary.&nbsp;From Feb. 1 to Feb. 24, 2021, 80% of all marijuana arrests were for less than 2 oz, according to .On average, Dallas police officers conducted 16 low-level arrests per day during the study period.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit: City of DallasThe report defines the following as "low-level offenses."Total low-level drug-related arrests&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paid AdvertisementIn Other NewsNotifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsThe study was conducted by the Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight and addressed to city leaders.Dallas police on patrol.2:10 PM CDT March 19, 2021DALLAS — A three-year study released Thursday from the looked at low-level offense arrests and showed there were disparities in those types of arrests for Black people compared to the city's Black population.The study from the oversight office looked at public data to analyze low-level arrests in Dallas and shared recommendations to lessen the impact of misdemeanor enforcement on the community, police department and city...

3-year study reveals racial disparities in low-level arrests in Dallas

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