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DEPARTMENT / DIVISION FUND
POLICE- UNIFORMED SERVICES DIVISION CRIME CONTROL DISTRICT
PROGRAM NAME
UNIFORMED SERVICES
DESCRIPTION / MISSION
The Uniformed Services Division is tasked with providing high police visibility while working cooperatively with citizens in utilizing
preventive approaches to problem solving within the community. The Uniformed Services Division consists of the Patrol Section
and the Traffic Section, as well as specialized units providing a diversified response to community needs. The primary
responsibility of the Patrol Section is the maintenance of law and order through timely response to calls-for-service, preliminary
investigation of criminal offenses, and apprehension of persons committing felony or misdemeanor crimes, and the enforcement of
statutes including ordinances regulating traffic, along with parking violations. The Traffic Section is tasked with the enforcement of
traffic laws and investigating vehicular accidents. This section also responds to traffic complaints in congested areas, dangerous
locations, and as called upon by citizens within the community. The SWAT Unit addresses special threat situations such as a
sniper, barricaded person, hostage situation, dignitary protection or a hazardous warrant service requiring special weapons and
tactics. The SWAT Unit provides a specialized service to the community and will assist surrounding communities, if requested, in
line with the Joint SWAT Team MOU and mutual aid agreements. Additionally, the Uniformed Services Division enhances the
furtherance of crime prevention and problem solving through a diversified approach to community policing utilizing Beat
Management, the Bicycle Unit, the K-9 Unit, and Honor Guard Unit all providing community accessibility and flexibility in delivering
excellence in police services.

GOALS
• To create a safer community environment for citizens and motorists, we will protect life and property by vigorously pursuing
criminals, responding in a timely manner, thoroughly investigating calls-for-service and proactively problem solving. (Safety and
Security)
• Utilize and maintain specialized and diversified resources and equipment to enhance public safety and to adequately responded
to emerging threats to officer and the public alike. (Safety and Security)
• To develop and maintain a highly motivated, well trained and accountable law enforcement staff having a high level of integrity,
ethics and pride. Our staff will take ownership in their duties, all working together as a team, to achieve excellence in police
service while remaining open to new and meaningful ideas. (Safety and Security)
• To create an overall higher quality of life by respecting the laws and rights of the people we serve and maximizing all available
police resources to reduce the impact of crime in our community. (Safety and Security)
• To focus on fostering community relationships and encouraging citizen partnership through transparency, impartiality, and
fairness. Treating all we encounter with respect and dignity to support an environment of public confidence and trust within the
community we serve, while at all times maintaining the highest levels of Service, Honor and Integrity. (Safety and Security)
OBJECTIVES
• Keep patrol response times for priority #1 calls to within 5½ minutes and priority #2 calls to within 8 minutes.
• Implement special traffic enforcement details to reduce traffic complaints and accidents in problem areas.
• Provide quality initial investigations for patrol-related calls for service.
• Respond to SWAT incidents utilizing proven strategic methods to effectively reduce or eliminate injury to citizens, police officers,
or team members.
• Certify all patrol and traffic personnel to the highest TCOLE certification possible.
• Provide specialized training for SWAT, negotiator, honor guard, bicycle, K-9 and traffic officers.
• Lawfully seek out and arrest criminal offenders responsible for crime within our community.
• Reduce complaints for patrol and traffic staff to a minimum.
• Create an environment that promotes the active participation in the Volunteers in Policing Program.
• Utilize public service officers to take reports and other order maintenance issues to allow sworn personnel more available time to
accomplish crime and traffic safety objectives.
• Utilize bicycle patrol officers to work high crime areas to decrease reported offenses.
• Create opportunities for officers to participate in community events and meetings to improve quality of life issues.
• Look for problem areas in each district and direct officer patrols to solve or mitigate those issues.
• Utilize the K-9 Unit to combat drug activity along with the tracking and apprehension of suspects to protect the community and
enhance officer safety for field units.
• Enhance sex offender compliance through the Patrol Beat Management Program.

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