Fifteen years later it dropped to 43.36. Major crimes are murder, rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault and theft. About six years ago, police started stepping up an existing community policing initiative under the direction of Sgt. As a result, officers continue to meet monthly with neighborhood watch groups to discuss crime trends. After meetings officers report to their superior to analyze the various crimes.
Crimes do happen in Jackson.
Over the years we've had murders, vehicle thefts and drug arrests. But if we can continue to count on residents keeping their eyes and ears open, we'll get that much closer to solving more crimes. The department is staffed by 64 full-time officers who safeguard about 38,000 residents. Seven officers are expected to retire by year's end. DePasquale hopes the officers will be replaced, but he's not certain.