Waco Police chief reports 2025 staffing gains and declines in several crime categories Chief Cheryl Victorian told council Waco had 286 sworn officers (authorized 297) with 31 new hires in 2025, a 30% decrease in Group A crimes since 2021 and programmatic initiatives for 2026 including multidisciplinary crisis response and recruitment partnerships.

Waco Police Chief Cheryl Victorian reveals a significant drop in crime rates and ambitious initiatives for 2026 that aim to enhance community safety and response.

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