The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume reports for the week of June 2 to June 8, detailing a busy period for emergency services in the city.
The DeSoto Police Department handled a total of 2,332 calls during this period.
Most of these were neighborhood patrol calls, which accounted for 767, a 4% increase from last week’s 738 of the total directed patrols, followed by 360 calls.
Business-related calls numbered 256, while animal-related incidents prompted 76 calls.
Officers responded to 58 calls regarding suspicious activity and handled 301 traffic-related incidents.
Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department responded to 232 emergency calls for service in the same week.
Of these, 164 were medical calls, highlighting the critical role of medical response in the department’s operations.
The remaining 68 calls were categorized under fire and rescue, including 4 major vehicle accidents, 1 Diesel Tanker Fire, 1 Car Fire, 1 Trash Fire, and 14 Fire Alarms.
Notably, 84 medical calls required additional assistance and manpower from a fire engine.
The data from these reports provide valuable insights into the types of emergencies and routine calls that the city’s first responders handle, aiding in the continuous improvement of their efforts.
Joshua Carter