The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume and incident reports for the week of Jan. 19 to Jan. 25.
The DeSoto Police Department responded to a total of 2,201 calls during this period.
Neighborhood patrol calls were the most frequent, with 743 recorded instances followed by 372 directed patrol calls.
Business-related calls totaled 285, while there were 246 traffic-related calls.
Additionally, the department responded to 48 animal-related calls and 42 calls concerning suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department reported various incidents from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25.
The Department reported 134 rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) incidents, marking the largest category of responses.
There were 31 good intent calls, 13 false alarms, 23 service calls, nine hazardous incidents, and six fire-related 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.
Joshua Carter