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CITY OF HURST

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Crime Control and Prevention District is to assist the Police Department in
providing exceptional service to its citizens and employees through a problem-solving approach
and teamwork efforts.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Hurst Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency providing twenty-
four-hour a day law enforcement services for the citizens of Hurst and visitors to our community.
The Department is a diverse community-based agency offering modern, professional and
courteous service to the citizens of Hurst and Northeast Tarrant County area.

The two divisions within the Hurst Police Department, the Operations and Administrative
Divisions, are responsible for police patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, crime
prevention, juvenile services, 9-1-1 communications, criminal records, property and evidence,
animal services, school crossing guards and narcotic investigations. The department also
conducts numerous crime prevention and educational law enforcement programs for the public
using two police outreach facilities to obtain community involvement and participation.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Expanded partnerships and training with high risk targets, such as NE Mall, schools, and
churches
 Increased community outreach through events such as “Chat with the Chief” and “Coffee
with a Cop”.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Expand partnerships and training with high risk targets, such as NE Mall, schools, and
churches
 Expand the multi-agency Victim Assistance Program

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities:

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