Memorandum =) October 6, 2015 CITY OF DALLAS AC. Gonzalez, City Manager ‘Support for your Public Safety Programs Dear Mr. Gonzalez, This letter is to express our support for your Public Safety programs as developed and enacted by you and Chief Brown. These programs have resulted in a long term reduction in the crime rate while maintaining a good working relationship with the public and broad support from the ‘community. We are confident that you will continue to respond to concems and address issues in a deliberate and well thought out manner that will give the greatest probability of success. Continuous Improvement in a rapidly changing environment is critical for maintaining the safe City our residents expect. In particular, we support the approach of community policing. Engaging the community and creating a positive face for the department is critical for the community to trust and respect the Department. These initiatives have targeted problem areas while developing a safe city ethos where the public and the department work together to fight crime. ‘As with any department, the Police Department operates within the fiscal constraints set by the City Council. It is important to continue smart policing where we get the most benefit for the allowable resources. Doing more of the same thing does not necessarily provide the returns that strategic thinking and tactical implementation bring to this City. Public safety and officer safety continue to be critical to the well being of our police force. Well documented procedures that are based on experience and statistics prevent unnecessary injuries to both our Officers and our Citizens. Fighting crime is complex and keeping officers safe and optimistic while holding them accountable for their actions is key to any organization that is built around a well-defined command structure. The undersigned recognize that, per the City Charter, personnel decisions are at the sole discretion of the City Manager. It is the Council's role to hold you, the City Manager, responsible for the decisions you make and for the actions of your staff. Sincerely,Page 2 Support for your Public Safety Programs 6 2 Michael S Monica R. Alonzo Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem ~ District 6 Sf a fik Wilson Scott Griggs Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem District 8 Council Member — District 1 addetrodions ; Council Member - District 2 Couhteil Member- District 3 Mark Clayton Council Member- District 9 B. <= McGough Lee M. Kleinman’ Council Member- District 10 Council Member- District 11 \Sourdyy G Sandy Greyson Council Member — District 12 incil Mernber — District 13 Philip T. Kingston Council Member — District 14 ‘Dali the City that Works" Diverse. Vibrant and Progressive