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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: Continue Responsible Fiduciary Emphasis for the
department is comprised of sworn uniformed Organization and Council
officers, detectives and supervisors who are o Objective: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
supported by professional staff team members. • Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and
The Chief of Police is directly accountable to the Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
City Manager and directs the operations and o Objective: Improve Quality of Life and Place
administration of the agency. The department is
responsible for preservation of the public peace, Revenue Highlights
protection of the rights of all persons and • AISD – SRO Program $3,273,456
property, prevention and detection of crime, • Burglar Alarm Permits 453,037
arrest of offenders, enforcement of state laws • Burglar Alarm Permits 66,705
and local ordinances, building relationships with Total $3,793,198
community members, proactive patrols to deter
criminal activity, and traffic enforcement and Budget Highlights
education to reduce injury and fatal crashes.
This is accomplished through a geographic • AISD SRO Program Expansion $619,856 (Partially Offset)
policing philosophy where officers and o 5 New Police Officers
supervisors are assigned defined boundaries o One-time Funding $51,614
throughout the city to build positive relationships • Increased Recurring Funding for Fleet Maintenance Costs
and improve quality of life for residents and $188,401
businesses. • Increased Recurring Funding for Taser Contract Costs $29,308
• Increased Recurring Funding for Community Program Support
At A Glance $50,000
• 915 Authorized Positions • Increased Recurring Funding for Alliance for Children Support
702 Sworn Positions $5,110
213 Civilian Positions • Increased Recurring Funding for Clothing Allowance $85,200
• Budget Break Down • Increased Recurring Funding for Language Pay Increase $38,000
Personnel Services $111,351,344 • Increased Recurring Funding to Fund FY 2021 Frozen Positions
Operating Expenses 19,388,687 $1,750,765
Capital Outlay 1,169,058
Total $131,909,089

FY 2024 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 171 City of Arlington, Texas