Crime
LPD Depot Unit marks 5th year of reduced crime downtown - fox34.com
The Lubbock Police Departments dedicated Depot Unit now celebrates its fifth year of successfully reducing crime across the downtown Depot District.
For regular folks heading downtown, this means the area, once notorious for late-night chaos, has transformed into a considerably safer place to gather. The unit's consistent presence directly tackled the chronic issues that made the Depot District a risky spot for years. Local businesses and patrons now enjoy a more secure environment, fostering greater peace of mind for anyone spending time there. Lt. Cross remembered how, before the unit, he would leave the district only to receive another call for service there just 30 minutes later.
Common questions
Why was the Depot Unit created in Lubbock?
- The Depot Unit was established in 2021 by LPD and the City Council specifically to combat repeated violent crime that plagued the downtown Depot District. Before its formation, the area saw significant gang violence and frequent physical altercations, especially late at night.
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