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POLICE

110 GENERAL FUND
0440 POLICE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Hurst Police Department is dedicated to providing exceptional
service to its citizens and employees through a problem-solving

approach emphasizing a commitment to Excellence Through
Teamwork and by developing and implementing “forward-looking”
policies and practices to deliver Public Safety Services.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Hurst Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency
providing twentyfour-hour a day law enforcement services for the citizens of Hurst
and visitors to our community. The Department is a diverse community-based agency
offering modern, professional and courteous service to the citizens of Hurst and
Northeast Tarrant County area.

The two divisions within the Hurst Police Department, the Operations and Administrative
Divisions, are responsible for police patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations,
crime prevention, juvenile services, 9-1-1 communications, criminal records, property
and evidence, animal services, school crossing guards and narcotic investigations.
The department also conducts numerous crime prevention and educational law
enforcement programs for the public using two police outreach facilities to obtain
community involvement and participation.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Implemented a 3-D scanner to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of
major accident and crime scene investigations.
• Implemented an Officer Exchange Program with Bedford, Euless, and
Grapevine PDs.
• Implemented Body-Worn Camera system.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

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