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Police Department

FY 2019 Department Business Plan

Department Description

The Colleyville Police Department models a community policing based philosophy that values
problem solving. The Police Department is focused on forming lasting community
partnerships that will foster and maintain our ability to protect and preserve our
neighborhoods and enhance the safety and security of residents and visitors alike. The Police
Department works with community members to analyze neighborhood issues and formulates
specific plans and develops strategies to address and eliminate the problems. Employees and
community members are empowered to take responsibility for tasks they can perform that
further our efforts to protect our city. Collaboration is encouraged through training our
employees and community members to recognize shared interests, trends and opportunities.
The Police Department strives to communicate openly with both employees and the
community through varied methods and technologies. This focus on information sharing
through frequent communication leads to low crime and shared trust. The Police Department
values all individuals and their rights as human beings and carries out our duties with the
proper respect and empathy. The mission of the Colleyville Police Department is to provide
exceptional police services, in partnership with the community, ensuring safe and secure
neighborhoods that support Colleyville’s unique quality of life.

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