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City of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY 2020
General Fund

POLICE

Mission Statement

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence,
integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit
ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Accomplishments of FY2019

 Police responded to over 56,000 calls for service.
 Completed remodel of the animal shelter. Allowing for improved conditions for the animals,
visitors, and staff.
 Fully staffed in animal services and code enforcement.
 Received grant funding for new hardware and software to assist in collision reconstruction
and crime scene documentation.

Objectives of FY2020

 Continue to promote Haltom City in terms of safety, security and environment by supporting
current proactive enforcement activities and programs, as well as initiating additional
activities and programs as needed.

 Continue to provide proactive enforcement activities utilizing the Patrol Operations and
Investigative Services Divisions. These activities include, but are not limited to, DWI
Enforcement Unit, Bicycle Unit, K-9 Unit, and regional efforts through participation in the
Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force. Current proactive enforcement programs include
the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and the School Resource Officer Program.

 Manage our Shared Services Agreement for Dispatch and Detention services. Continue
to improve service to the city via the Shared Services.

 Continue to be proactive in Code Enforcement and Animal Service enforcement,
community involvement, and community awareness.

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