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POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OPERATIONS DIVISION (100-300-20)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Operations Division is responsible for continuously improving the quality of life for the communities of Keller and the Town
of Westlake through a police services contract. The duties of the Operations Division are sector patrol and management,
investigation and apprehension of criminals, case preparation, report processing, intervention and prevention of crime, traffic
enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigation, bike patrol, police canine, tactical operations and general community
services and assistance. Operations management is responsible for the proper balance between accountability of the
operations personnel and coordinating the department resources to effectively and efficiently accomplish our Mission and
Values. This is how the department motivates its team members to enthusiastically and consistently drive our mission to make
the City of Keller and the Town of Westlake a better place to live, visit, and conduct business.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
1. The Patrol Division will utilize data obtained through the quarterly traffic and prevention analysis to reduce Part I Crime. We
will also begin utilizing Crime Interruption software to better predict trends.
2. The Keller Police School Campus Patrol Program will continue the partnership with the Keller Independent School District,
local private schools, and the Town of Westlake to provide a heightened level of security and safety for 13 school campuses
within the City of Keller and Town of Westlake jurisdictions.
3. The Canine Unit currently is not an active unit. We are in the process of determining KPD's need of this position.
4. Continue "KPD4KYD" - (Keller Police Department for Keller Youth Development). This program consists of a two hour class
held monthly in the community room for ages 12-20. The objective is to install leadership principles, and re-enforce sound
decision making processes, while building relationships.
5. Maintain Bicycle Officer patrols in the parks and trails systems.
6. Maintain officer-training levels through in-house and outside training sources.
7. Reduce traffic crashes rate by 5% through enforcement and education efforts.
8. Maintain traffic enforcement/special watch patrols and high visibility in neighborhoods and other locations of frequent traffic
complaints.
9. Maintain enforcement of narcotic activities in the City of Keller.
10. Continue the Take Me Home Program.
11. Through our Community Services, initiate the Community Camera Program. Citizens will volunteer to register their private
security cameras, allowing police to gather footage in areas where offenses have occurred.
12. We have partnered with MHMR to conduct home follow-up visits for issues/needs that have risen in the City of Keller.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Continue to run four (4) shifts consisting of a Sergeant, Corporal and five (5) sector officers to facilitate police services for
both City of Keller and the Town of Westlake. When staffing allows, each night shift will have an additional 3:00PM-3:00AM
officer. When staffing allows, the 3:00PM-3:00AM officers will utilize the data obtained through the quarterly reports to aide in
concentrating police resources in geographical locations requiring additional visible patrols to lessen Part I crimes and
reportable accidents in areas with higher reported incidents.
2. During the fiscal year the Patrol Division's goal is to conduct 700 school campus patrols. These patrols will provide a
heightened level of security and safety for the staff and students of these campuses, thus enhancing their educational
experience.
3. Make the KPD4KYD available to the Municipal Judge or regional municipal court to assign as an alternative or in addition to
community service for court dispositions. Offer the class free of charge to the parents experiencing difficulties with wayward
teenagers during the officers' routine community interactions. Continue to monitor the number of young adults utilizing this
alternative service through the regional municipal court.
4. Deploy an officer to bike patrol when weather permits and minimum staffing has been satisfied. Continue to conduct
International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) training. Continue to deploy bike patrol officers during community
events and parades. Continue to deploy bike unit at the High School Football Stadium upon KISD request.

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