The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume and incident reports for the week of September 1 to September 7.
The DeSoto Police Department responded to a total of 2,182 calls during this period.
Neighborhood patrol calls were the most frequent, with 651 recorded instances followed by 393 directed patrol calls.
Business-related calls totaled 282, while there were 242 traffic-related calls.
Additionally, the department responded to 67 animal-related calls and 51 calls concerning suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department reported various incidents during the same week.
The department responded to 165 rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) calls.
There were 20 good intent calls and 25 service calls.
Other incidents included six false alarms, one fire-related call, two hazardous condition responses, and one overpressure, rupture, explosion, or overheating incident.
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.