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Public Safety Task Force

Summary

Lubbock is rolling out a new specialized task force specifically focused on stopping the rise in crimes against local kids. It’s a direct response to growing safety concerns and aims to get more resources into the hands of those protecting our community's youth.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city will need to allocate additional budget funds to staff and equip this new unit, which could impact local tax priorities.

✅Who benefits

Local children and their families are the primary winners, as they'll have a dedicated team working to keep them safe.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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Lubbock LightsJun 9, 2026

New law enforcement group approved to address crimes against children, which have risen locally in last 5 years

Crimes against children in Lubbock and Lubbock County – which have been growing the past few years – now go to a new law enforcement task force. The post New law enforcement group approved to address crimes against children, which have risen locally ...

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