Chris Russell Quotations

It depends how fast we can raise the money. Some people say six months, others say one year. I'm hoping it will be somewhere in between there.

It's an honor not only to be featured in such a well-respected publication as Southern Living, but also to be a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence once again.

It's going to be our coming-out party, so to speak.

The average savings of 30 minutes a week per patrol officer under 'verified response' is not worth a big jump in crime like this.

Homeowners must make their wishes known at City Hall or they will face the same crime problems business owners are now facing.

The City of Dallas has a real problem with this statistic. A proposal that was supposed to help police fight more crime has instead led to a predictable increase in crime. This is why fewer than 30 of the nation's approximate 18,000 police departments utilize verified response.

The cities with the greatest success in dealing with false alarm issues and maintaining public support take a citizen-oriented approach. Dallas can accomplish the same thing by working with the alarm industry and the state legislature.