our approach is working to make dallas county safer
REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME
Under John Creuzot's leadership, the DA's office has successfully increased prosecution of violent crimes and homicides, convicting in thousands of cases. Creuzot's policies have led to reduced violent crime and allowed law enforcement to better focus on serious crime and to improve incident response times. As the Dallas Morning News reported, the 2024 violent crime rate went down more than 8% compared to 2023. Murders went down more than 26% in 2024 compared to 2023.
PROSECUTION SUCCESS
District Attorney John Creuzot continues to hold criminals accountable, successfully prosecuting perpetrators of theft, assault, murder and other serious crimes. As a matter of fact, Creuzot has personally tried more cases than all other Dallas County District Attorneys combined since the 1970s. Creuzot is also innovating and securing resources for successful prosecution. He launched a new unit to investigate human trafficking. His office secured $4 million in grants to help solve cold cases. He developed a new strategy to deal with deadly driving crime.
WORKING WITH LEGISLATORS
District Attorney John Creuzot worked with legislators to pass the Richard Miles Act, requiring police departments to certify that they have turned over all evidence so that prosecutors make decisions to prosecute - or not to prosecute - based on all the facts. Creuzot also helped to pass Bo’s Law, requiring police to keep cameras on during an investigation.
LAUNCHING REFORMS THAT WORK
District Attorney John Creuzot's policy changes have unclogged our system of thousands of cases in which the offender poses no threat and committed a minor offense. Creuzot launched a new policy not to prosecute first-time possession of marijuana, leading to a decrease in arrests, particularly of people of color. Creuzot moved to decriminalize homelessness and mental illness, and instead worked to create programs and networks to get treatment for those in need. Creuzot successfully pushed for needed changes in the Dallas County juvenile system, and he continues to advocate for bail reform.
RESEARCH-BASED CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICES
District Attorney John Creuzot is more interested in results than assumptions. His research-based approach to criminal justice is about trying policy, having that policy evaluated by objective parties, and keeping what works to reduce crime and recidivism and improve outcomes.
"We are prosecuting violent crime and partnering with law enforcement to bring the crime rate down."