Coeur d'Alene has seen a drop in serious crimes over the past year. The city recorded 637 major crimes in 2024. These crimes include things like severe assaults, robberies, arson, rape, and murder. This is a 12% drop from the previous year. This trend has been going on for a decade. In 2014, there were many more of these crimes. The city's population has grown to over 57, 000 people during this time.

The police department uses a smart approach to keep crime low. They look at crime data every day. This helps them respond quickly to problems. In the past, police would wait for the end of the year to see crime trends. Now, they act right away. This makes a big difference in keeping the city safe.

The police have three main jobs. They respond to emergency calls, investigate crimes, and build relationships with the community. Building trust with the community is very important. When people trust the police, they feel safer. They know the police will help them. This makes Coeur d'Alene a safer place to live.

The police department has 121 employees, including 99 officers. They all work together to keep crime low. This helps maintain a good quality of life in the city. The chances of being a victim of crime in Coeur d'Alene are much lower than in many other places. This is good news for everyone who lives there.

There was also a drop in less serious crimes. These include things like driving under the influence, disturbing the peace, trespassing, and drug-related offenses. There were about 5% fewer of these crimes in 2024 compared to 2023. This shows that the police are doing a good job of keeping the city safe.

The police department's approach to crime prevention is working. They use data to guide their actions. They respond quickly to problems. They build trust with the community. All of these things help to keep Coeur d'Alene a safe place to live. The city has come a long way in the past decade. The police department's efforts have made a big difference.

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Coeur d'Alene: A Safer Place to Live

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