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Police Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Watauga Police Department is to provide the highest quality police service while safeguarding
individual liberties and building positive community relationships.
Department Overview

The Watauga Police Department provides services 24 hours a day 365 days a year to all the citizens of Watauga
and those traveling in and out of the city.
Highlights/Achievements for FY2023

• Transitioned to a new Weapons system for handguns.
• Maintained a low response time to calls with minimum staff.
• Redesigned the structure of the department from the Lieutenant position and responsibilities.
• Transitioned an Administration staff to Animal Control Officer.
Goals/Objectives for FY2024

• Fully staff both Code and Animal Services.
• Create a Code Enforcement position for commercial issues.
• Promote a Senior Code Officer.
• Recruit and fully staff sworn positions.
• Obtain Texas Police Chiefs Association Re-Recognition status.
• More positive presence on social media.
• Develop and participate in community policing and engagement events. Coffee with a Cop, National Night
Out, Neighborhood Patrols and Block Meetings as an example.

Organizational Chart

City
Manager

Police Chief

Executive Grants & Assistant
Administrative Recognition Police Chief
Assistant Manager

Records Lieutenant
Supervisor
Records Property Senior Animal Animal Sergeant
Clerk Room Code Services Control
Tech Officer Supervisor Officer
Corporal
Code
Officer Kennel
Tech Police
Officer

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