Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $300,000)
The Dallas County Commission proposes implementing the District Attorney’s Violent Crime Reduction Program. The purpose of the Dallas County Violent Crime Response team is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to combat violent crimes in Dallas County. The primary activities include hiring an investigator, creating a violent crime response team, law enforcement training, including cross-training between partners, and early case engagement, all of which are critical elements identified in the Prosecutors’ Guide to Reducing Violence and Building Safer Communities Collaboration with Criminal Justice Partners.