April 11, 2008
Contact: Pat Dodds, Public Affairs Officer, 480-312-2336
Police chief to talk about crime trends,
ways to keep Scottsdale’s neighborhoods safe
Scottsdale’s 2007 crime rate dropped 3 percent, and the city is continuing its history of low rates. Residents will have a chance later this month to ask Police Chief Alan Rodbell what’s behind the trends, and discuss how the department is working to keep Scottsdale safe.
Rodbell will be the featured speaker at the next Mayor and City Council Breakfast, on Thursday, April 24, at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with bagels and coffee, and the program is at 8 a.m.
Scottsdale’s crime rate has historically been low. Incidents classified by the FBI as “Part One” crimes – including homicide, burglary, robbery, rape, vehicle theft, aggravated assault and larceny – dropped 3 percent in 2007.
In 2005 and 2007, the rate fell to its lowest levels since 1985.
The department can point to another statistic as good news: The clearance rate in Scottsdale for homicides continues to be 100 percent since 2002.
Chief Rodbell came to Scottsdale as a deputy chief in 2002, after a 26-year career with the Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Police. He was promoted to Scottsdale’s chief in 2003.
The Mayor and Council Breakfast is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary to attend.
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