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CITY OF HALTOM CITY aNNUAL BUDGET, FY2021 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTIVE DISTRICT FUND

The Haltom City Crime Control and Prevention District is funded by a ¼ cent sales tax. The
revenue provides the necessary resources to effectively implement crime reduction strategies
pertaining to enhanced enforcement, neighborhood crime prevention, partner programs,
recruitment and training, and department equipment, technology, and any crime prevention
activities.

Mission Statement

The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund under the direction of the Police Chief, develops
and implements programs to deter crime and enforce laws to protect life and property within
the City.

Accomplishments of FY2020

◊ Continued DWI Enforcement Unit, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Bicycle Unit,
and K-9 unit.

◊ Continued proactive programs such as Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and School
Resource Officer Program.

◊ Continued with community outreach/victim assistance program utilizing the Shared Ser-
vices Crime Victim Liaison.
◊ Managed the Shared Services Agreement for Dispatch, Detention Services, and the CAD/
RMS systems.

Objectives of FY2021

 Continue to accumulate resources for a new law enforcement complex and build a fund
balance.
 Increase efficiency by employing technological improvements throughout the department.

 Continue to partner with the community to make Haltom City a better place to live, work,
and visit.

 Partner with Birdville Independent School District to further improve our response to any
threats to the school district’s staff, students, or structures.
 To begin the process of becoming recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs Association as
a department that meets the requirements outlined in their model of best practices.

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