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CITY OF FOREST HILL

POLICE DEPARTMENT/ ADMINISTRATION

FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01‐16‐15

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Police Department is organized into three (3) inter‐related bureaus responsible for preserving human life,
maintaining public order, protecting the rights of persons and property, and enforcing the applicable laws and
ordinances within the City and making the City a better place to live, work and play.

ADMINISTRATION

Police Administration provides overall leadership and direction and is responsible for the promulgation of
policies and procedures that govern the operations and personnel activities of the entire department.
Administration has defined a philosophical course of action towards professional community oriented policing
services.

MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS MEASURED BY WORKLOAD AND PRODUCTIVITY

MEASURES
Goal 1: Maintain and enhance public safety through a comprehensive and well‐coordinated program
of community oriented policing services and professional police management.

Objective 1: Ensure that officers and dispatchers are provided appropriate training opportunities to
remain in compliance with TCLEOSE minimum requirements.

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