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POLICE DEPARTMENT: Alexander Jones, Police Chief
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Arlington Police Department is a full-service  Goal: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other Forms
law enforcement agency tasked with providing of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
public safety and protecting property through o Objective: Address Policing and Criminal Justice Disparities
enforcing state and local criminal laws. The  Goal: Improve Operational Efficiency
department is comprised of sworn uniformed o Objective: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
officers, detectives and supervisors who are  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and
supported by professional staff team members. Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
The Chief of Police is directly accountable to the o Objective: Improve Quality of Life and Place
City Manager and directs the operations and
administration of the agency. The department is Budget Highlights
responsible for preservation of the public peace,  New Health and Wellness Fitness Instructor (Position Trade)
protection of the rights of all persons and  New Behavioral Health Unit $1,216,429
property, prevention and detection of crime, o 1 Sergeant
arrest of offenders, enforcement of state laws o 4 Police Officers
and local ordinances, building relationships with o 4 Masters Clinicians
community members, proactive patrols to deter  One-time Funding for Behavioral Health Unit $275,974
criminal activity, and traffic enforcement and
education to reduce injury and fatal crashes.  Increased Recurring Funding for Overtime for Implementation of
This is accomplished through a geographic New Juneteenth Holiday $264,141
policing philosophy where officers and
supervisors are assigned defined boundaries
throughout the city to build positive relationships
and improve quality of life for residents and
businesses.

At A Glance
 906 Authorized Positions
694 Sworn Positions
212 Civilian Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $97,315,119
Operating Expenses 21,294,888
Capital Outlay 147,000
Total $118,757,007

Revenue Highlights
 AISD – SRO Program 2,117,538
 Burglar Alarm Permits 673,000
 Total $2,790,538

FY 2022 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 202 City of Arlington, Texas