The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume and incident reports for the week of August 18 to August 24.
The DeSoto Police Department responded to a total of 2,413 calls during this period.
Neighborhood patrol calls were the most frequent, with 692 recorded instances followed by 487 directed patrol calls.
Business-related calls totaled 272, while there were 398 traffic-related calls.
Additionally, the department responded to 60 animal-related calls and 55 calls concerning suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department reported various incidents during the same week.
The department responded to 176 rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) calls.
There were 17 good intent calls and 17 service calls.
Other incidents included 13 false alarms, six fire-related calls, and seven 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.