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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 09:35 |
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January 19th, 2010 | by
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Despite large drops in violent crimes in Missouri City, property crimes are up, an occurrence police say is common during economic downturns...
...the city experienced an overall 3 percent increase in crime due to a 17 percent rise in burglaries from 334 to 391 and a 9 percent increase in theft, from 891 to 972.
“Many of these crimes are crimes of opportunity, with more people home, more juveniles involving themselves in that type of theft, people leaving their cars open, items left in conspicuous placed,” said Fitzgerald. “When it comes to burglaries, when you have a community of working class people who leave their homes every day, it makes it even more important that I get officers in the neighborhoods, riding around every day.”
MCC comment: What is Allen Owen the mayor of MC doing to address this problem? Has he ordered the hiring of more police officers? Currently MC has about half the patrol force and more actual crime than Sugar Land. This may be one reason they fell on the safe cities list from #22 to #78 this past year alone.
Full story: http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/01/19/43411
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Friday, 21 August 2009 10:58 |
 The Missouri City Police Department builds on its reputation as one of the best in the nation with its most recent accolade as a "Recognized Law Enforcement Agency" in Texas. MCPD achieved this statewide award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Recognition Program.
MCPD becomes only the 18th agency in the state to be recognized with this achievement. In the Greater Houston area, the department joins the other Recognized Programs of Texas City Police Department and the University of Texas - Houston Police Department.
"The Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department's compliance with 161 Best Practices for Texas Law Enforcement Agencies," said Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald.
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009 06:02 |
 If you like good food, a good time and a chance to meet your neighbors - all for a good cause, then you'll want to attend Missouri City's 26th annual National Night Out on Tues., Oct. 6. Missouri City neighborhoods will be joining communities throughout Texas for the state-wide event that encourages residents to get involved in their community through a series of block parties that build community spirit.
Those wishing to host neighborhood parties can register with the Missouri City Police Department by calling 281-403-8705.
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