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CITY OF HURST

GENERAL FUND POLICE 0440 POLICE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Hurst Police Department is dedicated to providing exceptional service to its citizens
and employees through a problem-solving approach emphasizing a commitment to
Excellence Through Teamwork and by developing and implementing “forward-looking”
policies and practices to deliver Public Safety Services.

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

 Completed transition to National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) as required
by the Texas Legislature, including adherence to DPS guidelines and appropriate
staffing.
 Continued operation of Southeast Storefront and multi-agency partnership.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Completion of new animal shelter facility construction.

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