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POLICE
231 HALF-CENT SALES TAX ANTI-CRIME FUND
0440 POLICE

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Crime Control and Prevention District is to assist
the Police Department in providing exceptional service to its citizens

and employees through a problem-solving approach and teamwork
efforts.

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

• Expanded the Family Assistance Program.
• Partnered with County and other local agencies to develop an Intimate Partner
Violence Program.
FUTURE INITIATIVES
• Increase community outreach through events such as “Chat with the Chief”
and “Coffee with a Cop”.
• Expand partnerships and training with high risk targets, such as NE Mall and
schools.

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