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AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT
Department at a Glance
The Mansfield Police Division has received a grant through the Texas Automobile & Theft Prevention
Authority (ABTPA) since 2011. Each year the Police Division submits for funding to operate a multi-
agency Task Force to combat auto thefts and property thefts from vehicles. Grant funds received by the
ABTPA in FY 2018-2019 are budgeted at $360,058. These funds provide the salaries for five full-time
investigators and one secretary. City of Mansfield personnel in this department include one secretary, one
investigator and one administrator. The Task Force coverage area includes Ellis and Johnson Counties
and the Cities of Mansfield, Burleson and Kennedale, Texas.
Key Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Reduce auto theft.
Objectives:
• Reduce auto theft through proactive measures including but not limited to undercover operations
and vehicle inspections.
• Collaborate with insurance agencies as well as other law enforcement agencies to combat auto
theft.
Goal 2
Reduce auto burglary.
Objectives:
• Reduce auto burglary through proactive measure including but not limited to undercover
operations and vehicle inspections.
• Collaborate with insurance agencies as well as other law enforcement agencies to combat auto
burglary.
Goal 3
Improve public awareness/prevention.
Objectives:
• Educate and inform the citizens on prevention methods.
• Educate and train area wide law enforcement on auto theft.
Performance Objectives
• Reduction in auto thefts.
• Reduction in auto burglaries.
• Increased public awareness and prevention.
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