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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: POLICE

The Kennedale Police Department believes in community-oriented policing focusing on building

TRUST, INTEGRITY, and PURPOSE

with the intent to positively enhance the quality of life for our citizens, business owners, and
visitors. Partnerships with our stakeholders will shape the priorities of our police agency.

Included in this budget, within the Police Vehicles account, is the cost of one new Ford Explorer
and related equipment. Other Equipment includes anticipated replacements costs for
equipment that has an initial cost over $5,000.
SHORT-TERM GOALS

 Continue sending command and supervisory staff to leadership training which includes
ILEA, LEMIT-LCC, and FBI LEEDA
 Apply for grants for equipment and positions that enhance the department's ability to
deliver varied and high-quality services
 Organize and prepare for upcoming re-recognition audit in February of 2024 to maintain
Recognized status through the TPCA Foundation
 Create a five-year strategic plan for department to meet internal and external growth
concerns
 Implement formal programs and community outreach partnerships through:
o Faith and Blue - Building Bridges to More Inclusive Communities
(faithandblue.org)
o Public Safety Cadets (publicsafetycadets.org)
o Shattered Dreams Program
o Kennedale Citizens Police Academy
o Coffee with a Cop
o Police Officers Angels Foundation
 Enhance patrol tactics training to meet the evolving needs of our community
 Begin a formal Chaplain Program using area volunteer chaplains
 Hire an additional 2 new traffic/patrol officers to meet the demands of increasing traffic
and calls for service within our community
LONG-TERM GOALS

 Host regional training through current agreement with North Texas Council of
Governments Regional Police Academy
 Continue to develop a strategic plan for future personnel and equipment needs
 Continue to seek grants for building renovations and equipment
 Update and remodel the current police facility
 Continue to mentor and train police supervision to support the vision of the department
and the city through modern police practices and procedures

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