Beginning in September of 2020, The Dallas Violence Interrupter Pilot Program began to initiate its efforts with four targeted neighborhoods as the focus:
The four neighborhoods were strategically selected as they were designated as hot spots for crime based upon research efforts by Dallas Police Department. The bedrock of the program model was based upon the proven Urban Specialists/OGU model coupled with the utilization of key influencers from within the communities being served as violence interrupters.
South Dallas/ Central Julius Schepps
AREA:
2.9 sq. mi.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
US Congressperson: Eddie Bernice Johnson
State Senator: Royce West
State Representative: Lorraine Birabil
County Commissioner: John Wiley Price
City Councilmember: Adam Bazaldua
Oak Cliff/Kiest & Polk
AREA:
2.9 sq. mi.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
US Congressperson: Marc Veasey
State Senator: Royce West
State Representative: Jessica González
County Commissioner: Elba Garcia
City Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold
Ledbetter & Bonnie View
AREA:
4.3 sq. mi.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
US Congressperson: Eddie Bernice Johnson
State Senator: Royce West
State Representatives: Lorraine Birabil & Toni Rose
