But this year during those some months, there have only been 15 incidents. Cycling around White Rock Lake is a lot more than a workout for Michael Feldmann. He's also on patrol. He's one of 24 volunteers making the rounds to help keep crime down. Around this time of year, a big problem is car theft.
Volunteers say they keep an eye out for anything suspicious.
You can dial right there. You don't have to go two blocks away. It's a strategy that's working. Crime at White Rock Lake has dropped significantly since these volunteers teamed up with Dallas Police one year ago. Senior Corporal Sheila Cavenaugh has taken a leading role.