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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carrollton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flock Camera Privacy Concerns
A resident questioned whether citizens can trust the police department's use of the multi-million dollar Flock camera contract, citing a dismissed report and new state school-safety mandates.
Children's Advocacy Center Funding
The Children's Advocacy Center presented its annual stats on helping abused children and requested $104,000 to support local victims.
Police Department Crime Reduction and Technology Updates
Police Chief Arredondo reported a dramatic 28% drop in overall Part 1 crime for 2025, fueled by intelligence-led patrol strategies, a new real-time crime center, and successful staff retention. The department is also preparing to launch drone-as-first-responder technology in February.
Historic Black Cemetery Preservation
Councilmember Palomo highlighted the neglect of a historic Black cemetery encroached upon by commercial development, calling for a formal investigation and preservation efforts.