Dallas Crime: Correlation ≠ Causation

During a Dallas City Council discussion over a proposed charter amendment to increase the number of Dallas Police Department officers, Council Members Paula Blackmon and Gay Donnell Willis expressed concerns, correlating an increase in police with higher crime rates. However, crime in Dallas is influenced by various factors beyond police numbers, including illegal immigration, drug-related crime, and family structure. There is a need for informed citizen involvement and prayer for wise leaders.