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Goals and Objectives

23 Police Services

Program Trends

Westlake experienced 13, Part 1 Crimes in 2016, down from
20 in 2015 – a 35% decrease.
The frequency and severity of motor vehicle collisions on
the streets within the Town remains a priority for the police
department and they continue to monitor traffic
enforcement and utilize directed enforcement in an
attempt to change driver behavior and maintain the
lowest possible number of injuries and accidents.
Over the course of our service provision arrangement and
as the community has continued to grow, we noted the following:
o Citizen calls for service decreased approximately 4.7% from 2015 ( 2,693 in 2015 to
2,567 in 2016)
o Animal control calls have increased approximately 23% from 2015 ( 60 in 2015 to 74 in
2016)

School security and the safety of the students at Westlake Academy also remains a high
priority and the department has been working with Academy staff to take steps to improve
school security.

2017 – 2018 Highlights
Continue an emphasis on school security and safety with the Campus Patrol Program.
Attend neighborhood meetings with elected officials and staff.
Assess and monitor traffic safety on the newly improved roadways and formulate
enforcement/ prevention strategies to mitigate traffic collisions.
Work with developers to prevent thefts at construction sites.
Continue to provide Crime Prevention material through the Director of Communication and
Community Affairs and social media.

Continue to be proactive and highly responsive to the corporate campuses in Westlake.
Work to expand enrollment into Siren GPS to enhance emergency response times.

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