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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

CITY OF HURST
HALF-CENT ANTI CRIME ADMINISTRATION 0440 POLICE

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

✓ Developed and implemented a Mid-Cities Drug Task Force in partnership with Bedford,
Euless, and Grapevine to collectively address the illegal drug trade.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

➢ Provide police officers with updated equipment so the Department may continue
providing excellent and responsive police services to customers.

➢ Expand the collaborative efforts with our regional law enforcement partners investigating
vehicle-related crimes.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities:

☒Public Safety ☒Innovation
☐Economic Vitality ☐Redevelopment
☐Infrastructure ☐Leadership

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