Public Safety Accountability

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You expect our officers to treat community members with empathy, compassion, respect and dignity. These values must underpin everything we do to serve and protect you. In light of your concerns around police policies and practices, we commit to:

Being transparent
Listening to your concerns
Looking inward

We hope the accountability information here helps inform our dialogue on police practices and reform.

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Chief Phan S. Ngo

Public Safety Accountability Q & A

Policies and Practices

You have made numerous inquiries seeking to understand our policies and practices. These documents provide summary and detailed information in response to your inquiries.

Use of Force Data

You have asked us to be transparent about our use of force. We will make additional use of force information available based on your feedback.

Traffic Fatalities Data

Demographic Diversity

You have urged us to be more reflective of our community. Diversity of perspective and experience makes us more effective. It also helps build relationships and trust with communities of color. Below is data on our department’s demographics.

DPS Demographics

Misconduct and Discipline

You expect our officers to treat community members with empathy, compassion, respect and dignity. Our policies are only effective if all officers incorporate these values to serve and protect you. Below is data on citizen complaints and our internal investigation process.

Public Records

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