Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Chief Comeaux, city leaders and DISD officials launch fourth annual Summer of Safety campaign

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Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Chief Comeaux, city leaders and DISD officials launch fourth annual Summer of Safety campaign

DALLAS — Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux, city leaders, and Dallas ISD officials on Thursday announced the fourth annual Summer of Safety campaign, which promotes the the many free and low-cost activities available to Dallas youth during the summer months in order to advance public safety.

The mayor and police chief kicked off this year’s Summer of Safety at Singing Hills Recreation Center. The full press conference can be viewed here. Mayor Johnson affirmed that public safety remains his top priority and said this year’s Summer of Safety campaign will continue Dallas’ remarkable progress in public safety. Dallas has seen four consecutive years of violent crime reduction, and since launching the annual Summer of Safety, violent crime in Dallas has gone down during the summer months.

“Public safety is my highest priority for Dallas, and the annual Summer of Safety is a critical component of the data-driven, holistic approach we take to public safety in this city,” said Mayor Johnson. “The Summer of Safety is also one of the many ways we show our youth that they are valued members of our community. We are keeping Dallas safe, helping our kids have fun during the summer, and instilling in our youth a love for Dallas by showing them that Dallas loves them.”

Mayor Johnson highlighted his own initiatives and partnerships, such as the SMART Summer reading program; the Dallas Park & Recreation Department’s Teen All Access Pass, which gives Dallas residents ages 13–17 free admission to museums, water parks, nature centers, and other venues during the summer; and the Mayor’s Youth Sports Ticket Program, which provides opportunities for Dallas youth to attend local professional, collegiate, and amateur sporting events for free.

The Dallas Police Department also offers youth programming throughout the summer including boxing programs, basketball, and the Dallas Police Activities League (PAL).

“This summer, our priority is clear: keep our city safe and our kids engaged. Violent crime is down – and continues to decline – not by chance, but through education, awareness, and collaboration. Parents, community members, city leadership, and law enforcement, are working together to keep our kids active, informed, and supported, while strengthening the neighborhoods we call home,” said Chief Comeaux.

City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Dallas Park and Recreation Director John Jenkins, Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal, DISD Deputy Superintendent of Staff and Accountability Dr. Pamela Lear, and Dallas Public Library Interim Director Heather Lowe also shared remarks championing the Mayor’s Summer of Safety campaign.

A complete list of free or low-cost activities offered by the City of Dallas for kids and teens to enjoy may be accessed here. Participating departments include the Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Park & Recreation, and the Dallas Police Department.

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