Page 80 - Haltom City FY 22 Budget

CITY OF HALTOM CITY ANNUAL BUDGET, FY2022 General FUND

POLICE

Mission Statement

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence,
integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit
ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Accomplishments of FY2021

◊ Police responded to over 39,800 calls for service.
◊ Applied for and received grant funding to create a mental health coordinator position with
our partner cities of Richland Hills and Watauga.
◊ A bond election for a new law enforcement center was held and successfully passed by
voters.

Objectives of FY2022

◊ Continue to promote Haltom City in terms of safety, security and environment by supporting
current proactive enforcement activities and programs, as well as initiating additional
activities and programs as needed.
◊ Continue to provide proactive enforcement activities utilizing the Patrol Operations and
Investigative Services Divisions. These activities include, but are not limited to, DWI
Enforcement Unit, Bicycle Unit, K-9 Unit, and regional efforts through participation in the
Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force. Current proactive enforcement programs include the
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and the School Resource Officer Program.
◊ Manage our Shared Services Agreement for Dispatch and Detention services.
◊ Continue to improve service to the city via the Shared Services.
◊ Market Haltom City Police Department to continue to recruit qualified applicants to minimize
the impact of staffing issues.
◊ To design and begin construction on the new law enforcement center.