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Police –

Crime Control

District

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.

The Watauga Police Department provides leadership and support to all members of the public, as well as Police
personnel through fiscal responsibility and modeling of the City’s values. The department is committed to
strengthening and maintaining an atmosphere of community partnership, providing transparency, supporting
continued training and leadership development of personnel, and providing opportunities for career growth and
employee retention.

While the primary focus of the department is to ensure a safe environment for residents and businesses, several
programs and services exist to address community needs and foster partnerships with the community.

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.

Goals/Objectives for FY2024

• 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.

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