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DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT
Police 01-630

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Azle Police Department is committed to responsive service with a positive public perception. We are dedicated
to competent and consistent public service. We strive for fairness in all that we do.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Complete and implement policies and procedures for civilian and sworn staff.
Implement Neighborhood Video Partnership with Azle residents to help combat crime utilizing video surviellance.
Expand on Youth Enrichment Programs.
Expand Citizens Police Academy Program.
Increase staffing and establish Targeted Response Units to higher traffic and crime areas.
Research, develop, and implement a startegic plan for future growth in the department and in the Azle community.

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel: Increase due to impact of FY 24 step increases, pay plan market adjustment, and increased
benefits costs.
Increase requested for proposed Records Assistant, Dispatcher (2), and Police Officer (2) positions.
Services: Increase requested for rising lab services costs.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Actual Estimate Projection
Calls for Police Service 20,980 21,950 22,950
Average Response Time in Minutes 5.40 5.40 5.40
Total Part I Offenses Annually 463 350 350
Total Traffic Crashes Annually 643 600 600

City of Azle FY 2024-2025 Budget 96