LUBBOCK, Texas— Crime has been down 12% in Lubbock since last year, according to the Lubbock Police Department’s annual report. Chief Seth Herman attributed this to patrol officers being proactive while working out in their beat or division.
EverythingLubbock.com rode with Cpl. Chance Wood of the south division, Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., to see what they’re doing to cut down on crime.
From traffic stops to car, business, and residential burglaries, Wood said these are everyday things he sees each night. Still, domestic violence and civil disturbance calls are where he feels like he makes the most difference and what keeps him coming back to serve his community…