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the development of crime prevention initiatives, public education programs, and youth
mentoring programs dedicated to crime prevention.

5. Focus on Community-based Policing
2.1 – Provide responsive, efficient city services
The Colleyville Police Department has a continued focus on community-based policing
dedicated to forming interactive community partnerships in order to build trust and foster
collaboration. Patrol officers will provide exceptional police services, in partnership with the
community, ensuring safe and secure neighborhoods that support Colleyville’s unique
quality of life.

6. Provide Investigations for all Criminal Offenses
2.1 – Provide responsive, efficient city services

Utilize effective and thorough criminal investigation techniques in order to timely identify
and apprehend offenders and work toward clearance of most offenses. Detectives are
charged with the timely, thorough, and effective follow-up of all criminal offenses that occur
in Colleyville by utilizing effective investigative techniques and available technology. The
use of analysis, technology and networking with other agencies in the area contribute to
maintaining a high level of police service and a low crime rate in our city.

Detectives investigate crimes and prepare cases in order to provide information to the
District Attorney that will cause a successful prosecution of perpetrators of criminal
offenses.
Detectives should follow up with each crime victim within (3) days of a reported crime.
This insures that no evidence is lost or lead is overlooked that might assist in the crime
being solved. The Victim Liaison provides information regarding counseling for victim
children through our child advocacy partner agencies, referrals to social service agencies
for victims of violent crime, or assisting victims with property recovery. Crime Victims’
Compensation assistance is also provided.

7. Efficient Processing and Management of Physical Evidence and Recovered Property
2.1 – Provide responsive, efficient city services
Colleyville Police Department Detectives conduct some crime scene investigations; package
evidence and transport to the crime lab for analysis; ensure integrity of evidence is
maintained. Outside agency partners typically handle major crime scene investigations.
The Property Evidence Technician will continue to utilize best practices for the handling and
processing of both physical evidence and recovered property stored in the department’s
property room.

8. Provide School Safety and Security

6.2 – Establish a culture of mutual trust and respect
School Resource Officers effectively partner with school district employees, parents, and
students to maintain security at school campuses and contribute to the quality level of
education in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. SROs provide positive
youth mentoring through instruction and informal contacts.

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