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José, Ca. November 22, 2004 --- San José
continues to be rated the safest big city in America
for the 32 cities with populations over 500,000, according
to findings released today by Morgan Quitno Press based
on 2003 FBI crime statistics.
“Protecting the people of San José is
one of my highest priorities, and I am very proud that
San José remains the nation’s safest big
city year after year,” said Mayor Ron Gonzales.
“Keeping our residents and neighborhoods safe
is the result of our continuing investments in an excellent,
well-trained and well-equipped police force, a strong
commitment to crime prevention, and an effective partnership
with all the people in our community to focus on solutions
that protect public safety.”
This year San Francisco moved from seventh to ninth
and San Diego slipped from fifth to seventh.
2004 Top Ten Safest Big Cities
500,000 or More Population
1. San Jose, CA
2. El Paso, TX
3. Honolulu, HI
4. Austin, TX
5. New York, NY 6. Louisville, KY
7. San Diego, CA
8. San Antonio, TX
9. San Francisco, CA
10. Fort Worth, TX
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