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CITY OF HURST

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Crime Control and Prevention District is to assist the Police Department
in providing exceptional service to its citizens and employees through a problem-solving
approach and teamwork efforts.

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

 Expanded partnerships with the community through training at specific high risk targets
and by conducting community outreach events.
 Expanded the multi-agency Victim Assistance Program by employing a second victim
assistance coordinator through grant funding.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Continue providing excellent and responsive police services while demonstrating
prudent stewardship through the creation of strategies that address financial challenges.

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