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There were 183 homicides in the city of Dallas in 2024.
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Dallas police detectives cleared 145 homicide cases during that same period, including a few from previous years.
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That puts Dallas’ homicide clearance rate at 79%.
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There were 183 homicides in the city of Dallas in 2024.
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Dallas police detectives cleared 145 homicide cases during that same period, including a few from previous years.
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That puts Dallas’ homicide clearance rate at 79%.
DallasEvery time a murder occurs in Dallas, one of the four homicide squads of the Dallas Police Department goes out and gathers as many clues as they can in a timely manner.
“We receive a call from patrol whether it is 3 p.m. or 2 a.m. Lt. Bobbie Epperson of the DPD homicide team stated, “They will notify us that there has been a homicide, and we respond wherever we happen to be at that time.”
The city boasts one of the greatest homicide clearance rates among large urban police agencies in the nation as a result of this commitment.
Based on the figures:
Dallas had 183 homicides in 2024. Detectives resolved 145 homicide cases over that same time frame, some of which were from prior years.
Dallas’ 2024 homicide clearance rate is 79% as a result.
The homicide unit of the Dallas Police Department consists of four squads, each consisting of a lieutenant, a sergeant, and seven to nine detectives.
One of the four teams goes out on the streets in response to a call.
“One lead exists. In that instance, they are the main point of contact. The other detectives are all providing assistance. Someone may need to visit the hospital. We may require someone to begin extracting footage from a business or an apartment complex. Someone will take care of things because we usually have witnesses to interview. To ensure that we have all of the tangible evidence accounted for, there is coordination with the crime scene,” Lt. Epperson stated.
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According to Lt. Epperson, an excellent investigator is someone who is never “satisfied.” It’s the person who is troubled by an unresolved case and constantly considering how to further an inquiry.
“I want someone to be bothered by an open case. Every now and then, I want them to wake up in the middle of the night and consider what they could do. They need to talk to someone or find a means to build the case, don’t they? A great investigator, in my opinion, is one who is never content with an unsolved case,” he stated.
The way police investigate crimes has also altered as a result of evolving technologies.
“Isn’t there a lot going on? To maintain the investigative edge, we must make an effort to stay on top of that. Over time, people’s communication styles evolve. They transfer the technology they utilize in different ways. Thus, it’s undoubtedly a career that is always changing,” Epperson stated.
Ballistic evidence from one crime can be linked to other crimes and locations with the use of more recent technologies. Additionally, authorities are constantly searching for cellphone or surveillance footage that has been shared on social media.
“People will be arriving and departing. We will receive descriptions of automobiles and attire. The use of video on Ring cameras and cellphones is growing in popularity. “Video is now in cars,” Epperson stated.
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The public is another excellent ally of Dallas police. Good individuals share information through Crime Stoppers, the DPD blog, and FOX 4’s Trackdown, which frequently leads officers to the solution of a case.
“We go to you if we are unable to identify someone or a specific car model or registration, correct? After going to Trackdown, we release it to the public and attempt to enlist their help,” Epperson stated.
According to the lieutenant, the helper is crucial.
“We can’t solve a lot of these cases without people coming forward and helping us out,” he stated.
The Source: Lt. Bobbie Epperson’s interview with the Dallas Police Department provided the facts for this report.
