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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: General
Department: Police Division: Community Services

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Community Services Division facilitates and coordinates efforts to enhance communication and relationships between the
community and the Police Department, and to reduce crime through development, promotion, and implementation of effective crime
prevention strategies. The Division promotes community involvement through programs such as the Citizens Police Academy and the
Volunteers in Policing Services (V.I.P.S.).

The Division also encompasses a variety of other distinct functions, to include: Internal Affairs, Training, Recruiting, Red Light Camera
Program, School Resource Officers, Bedford 1 Community Program, School Crossing Guards, and community outreach programs.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Third School Resource Officer position assigned to the Gene A. Buinger Career & Technical Education Academy.
∗ Recruiting Division processed nine recruits to attend the training academy at one time. This group of recruits represents 10% of the
Department's sworn personnel.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Revitalization
∗ Provide assistance to managers of apartment communities to deter criminal activity and maintain property appearance through
the Bedford 1 Community Program.

Transformation
∗ Continue to work closely with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District to provide a daily police presence at the
Gene A. Buinger Career & Technical Education Academy and on both Junior High campuses located within the City.
∗ Continue to foster and develop community ties through programs aimed at reducing crime and encouraging community
involvement with police investigations.

Organizational Excellence
∗ Provide thorough, accurate, and impartial investigations of formal, informal, and internal complaints.
∗ Comply with all State mandated requirements and deadlines regarding the certification and training of all Department personnel.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Continue to be a presence and resource of information to all citizens, residents and businesses.
∗ Continue to enhance and promote citizen involvement through the Department's Volunteers in Policing Services (V.I.P.S.) and
Explorers Program.
∗ Create new opportunities for law enforcement personnel to engage citizens in a casual setting.

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