The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume and incident reports for the week of August 11 to August 17.
The DeSoto Police Department responded to a total of 2,345 calls during this period.
Neighborhood patrol calls were the most frequent, with 691 recorded instances followed by 388 directed patrol calls.
Business-related calls totaled 253, while there were 423 traffic-related calls.
Additionally, the department responded to 59 animal-related calls and 42 calls concerning suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department reported various incidents over the same timeframe.
The department responded to 135 residential-related incidents, which formed the bulk of their activity.
There were 30 good intent calls and 18 service calls.
Other incidents included nine false alarms, three fire-related calls, and two hazardous condition responses.
These reports provide a comprehensive overview of the public safety efforts in DeSoto.
The report is meant to highlight the continuous efforts of the police department and fire department in managing a wide range of emergencies and service calls.
For more information and updates from the DeSoto Police and Fire Departments, residents can visit the city’s official website or contact the respective departments directly.