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POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OPERATIONS DIVISION (100-300-20)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Operations Division is responsible for continuously improving the quality of life for the communities of Keller and the
Town of Westlake through a police services contract. The duties of the Operations Division are sector patrol and
management, investigation and apprehension of criminals, case preparation, report processing, intervention and
prevention of crime, traffic enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigation, bike patrol, police canine, tactical operations
and general community services and assistance. Operations management is responsible for the proper balance between
accountability of the operations personnel and coordinating the department resources to effectively and efficiently
accomplish our Mission and Values. This is how the department motivates its team members to enthusiastically and
consistently drive our mission to make the City of Keller and the Town of Westlake a better place to live, visit, and conduct
business.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
1. The Patrol Division will utilize data obtained through the quarterly traffic and prevention analysis to reduce Part I Crime.
2. The Keller Police School Campus Patrol Program will continue to partnership with the Keller Independent School
District, local private schools and the Town of Westlake to provide a heightened level of security and safety for 13 school
campuses with the City of Keller and Town of Westlake jurisdictions.
3. The Canine Unit will be available for narcotics investigations and detection. In 2015 a replacement canine, "Rosko",
was obtained for canine services. For the 2018-19 fiscal year we will continue to meet the below goals for the guidance
and development of the canine program.
4. Continue "KPD4KYD" - (Keller Police Department for Keller Youth Development). This program consists of (1) two
hour class, once monthly, held in the community room for ages 12-20. The objective is to install leadership principles, and
re-enforce sound decision making processes, while building relationships.
5. Maintain Bicycle Officer patrols in the parks and trails systems.
6. Maintain officer-training levels through in-house and outside training sources.
7. Reduce traffic crashes rate by 5% through enforcement and education efforts.
8. Maintain traffic enforcement/special watch patrols and high visibility in neighborhoods and other locations of frequent
traffic complaints.
9. Maintain enforcement of narcotic activities in the City of Keller.
10. Continue the Take Me Home Program.
11. Through our Community Services, initiate the Community Camera Program. Citizens will volunteer to register their
private security cameras, allowing police to gather footage in areas where offenses have occurred.
12. Add to and maintain the Mental Health Peace Officer Follow Up Program.
13. Research and start our body camera program during the 2018-19 budget.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Continue to run four (4) shifts consisting of a Sergeant, Corporal and five (5) sector officers to facilitate police services
for both City of Keller and the Town of Westlake. When staffing allows, each night shift will have an additional 3:00PM-
3:00AM officer. When staffing allows, the 3:00PM-3:00AM officers will utilize the data obtained through the quarterly
reports to aide in concentrating police resources in geographical locations requiring additional visible patrols to lessen Part
I crimes and reportable accidents in areas with higher reported incidents.
2. During the fiscal year the Patrol Divisions goal is to conduct 700 school campus patrols. These patrols will provide a
heightened level of security and safety for the staff and students of these campuses, thus enhancing their educational
experience.

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