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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 of
law enforcement agency tasked with providing 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 Organization
department is comprised of sworn uniformed 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/HRO Program $3,591,194
property, prevention and detection of crime, • Burglar Alarm Permits 471,600
arrest of offenders, enforcement of state laws • Police Towing 100,740
and local ordinances, building relationships with Total $4,163,534
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 • Department Budget Reductions ($535,667)
policing philosophy where officers and o Cut Vacant Crime and Intelligence Analyst Position
supervisors are assigned defined boundaries • FY 2025 ARPA Absorption $888,539
throughout the city to build positive relationships o 11 FTEs
and improve quality of life for residents and • Additional Lieutenant (Position Trade) $56,444 (revenue offset)
businesses. • Increased Recurring Funding for Multiple Contract Price Increases
$521,575
At A Glance • Increased Recurring Funding for Alliance for Grenadier Munitions &

• 925 Authorized Positions Equipment $12,686
712 Sworn Positions • Increased Recurring Funding for ORR Required E-Filing Fees $3,900
213 Civilian Positions • Increased Recurring Funding for Enhanced Patrol Response
• Budget Break Down $1,323,901
Personnel Services $117,014,236
Operating Expenses 20,435,469
Capital Outlay 1,169,058
Total $138,618,763

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