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Sarasota Parks and Rec Florida - Sarasota Police Make History with Homicide Free 2023 Record Breaking Year of Safety with Sharp Decline in Part I Crimes Surge in Arrests 20 February 2024 ( news )
Sarasota Parks and Rec , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 20,2024
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The Sarasota Police Department is excited to announce a historic drop in Part I crime in 2023 . For the first time since 1967 , no homicide was reported in the City of Sarasota for a full calendar year . In 2022 , the Sarasota Police Department investigated seven homicides .
The reductions in murders are part of a more significant decline in violent crimes . According to Sarasota Police records , the reduction in Part I crimes from 2022 to 2023 is the greatest drop in the City since 1999 . Part I crimes include homicide , rape , robbery , aggravated assault , burglary , larceny , and vehicle theft . These types of crimes plummeted more than 16 percent in 2023 .
The entire department , including sworn and civilian staff , filled the city commission chambers Tuesday morning to celebrate this accomplishment . The presentation can be viewed on the
City of Sarasota ' s Facebook page
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"I want to highlight the rigorous training that every police officer undergoes to fulfill their duties , " stated Mayor Liz Alpert . "Each officer dedicates countless hours to training , exams , and ongoing education to progress in their roles and maintain their effectiveness . It ' s important for the public to understand that they are continually striving to be the most effective protectors of our city , and we wholeheartedly support our officers in these endeavors . "
"I wish to underscore our unwavering support for the Sarasota Police Department , ” remarked City Manager Marlon Brown . “The City Commission and I remain steadfast in backing our officers , empowering them to safeguard our community and strive towards making our city the safest it can be . Congratulations to Chief Troche , the women and men of SPD and to our citizens who are working together to build and foster relationships that are having data - proven positive impacts on our city . ”
“We are excited to share this data proving our beautiful city is safer than it has been in years , and these motivated men and women that make up our agency contributed in some way , ” said Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche . “We are utilizing all of our resources to not only solve crimes , but to prevent them from ever occurring . ”
Please see the attached presentation below for additional 2023 crime statistics and contributing factors .
2023 SPD Crime Reduction Factors_Presentation to City Commission_02 . 20 . 24
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