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Police Expenses

Police services are funded from two revenue sources: General Fund and Crime Control and
Prevention District funds. The expenses listed below are funded from the General Fund and
are broken down into two expense categories: Administration and Operations. Expenses
includes payroll for a total of 11 full-time officers, including the chief and lieutenant, six full-time
civilian employees, and a small portion of a general mechanic position. Payroll includes a five
percent cost of living and merit adjustment, certification pay for police officers, 12% TMRS rate,
and $1000/month city paid insurance benefit. Overall, expenses increased in lab fees, contract
services and fuel. In addition, this budget adds one full-time civilian employee in the Criminal
Investigation Division to file cases with the appropriate court.

Police Expense Overview

Goals and Objectives:
Goal: Increase public safety and security
1. Objective: Hire and retain professional individuals to serve the needs of the
community
2. Objective: Provide required training to maintain state license and Emergency Care
Attendant (ECA) certifications
Goal: Meet the needs of citizens and solve problems within community
1. Objective: Reduce response time to priority one calls for service
2. Objective: Respond to crisis and emergency situations with appropriate training,
equipment, and supplies
Goal: Increase the amount of proactive neighborhood and business patrols
1. Objective: Increase the number of detectives assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Unit
Goal: Provide accountably, professionalism, and transparency in police services
1. Objective: Establish professional police management practices
2. Objective: Achieve and maintain Texas Best Practices Recognition

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