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Police Department

FY 2021 Department Business Plan

Department Description

The Colleyville Police Department models a community policing based philosophy that values
problem solving. The Police Department is focused on forming lasting community partnerships
that will foster and maintain our ability to protect and preserve our neighborhoods and
enhance the safety and security of residents and visitors alike. The Police Department works
with community members to analyze neighborhood issues and formulates specific plans and
develops strategies to address and eliminate the problems. Employees and community
members are empowered to take responsibility for tasks they can perform that further our
efforts to protect our city. Collaboration is encouraged through training our employees and
community members to recognize shared interests, trends and opportunities. The Police
Department strives to communicate openly with both employees and the community through
varied methods and technologies. This focus on information sharing through frequent
communication leads to low crime and shared trust. The Police Department values all
individuals and their rights as human beings and carries out our duties with the proper respect
and empathy. The mission of the Colleyville Police Department is to provide exceptional police
services, in partnership with the community, ensuring safe and secure neighborhoods that
support Colleyville’s unique quality of life.

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