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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY2025 Special Revenue Funds

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTIVE DISTRICT FUND

The Haltom City Crime Control and Prevention District is funded by a ¼ cent sales tax. The revenue provides
the necessary resources to effectively implement crime reduction strategies pertaining to enhanced
enforcement, neighborhood crime prevention, partner programs, recruitment and training, and
department equipment, technology, and any crime prevention activities.

Mission Statement

The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, under the direction of the Police Chief, develops and
implements programs to deter crime and enforce laws to protect life and property within the City.

Objectives for FY2024

• Continued to staff the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Bicycle Unit, and K-9 unit.
• Continued with community outreach/victim assistance program utilizing the Shared Services Crime
Victim Liaison.
• Managed the Shared Services Agreement for Dispatch, Detention Services, and the CAD/RMS
systems.
• Added an additional 5 full time School Resource Officer positions to staff BISD elementary schools.
• Added a full time Mental Health Coordinator after grant funding was exhausted. This is a shared
resource with the cities of Watauga and Richland Hills.

Accomplishment of FY2023

• Increase efficiency by employing technological improvements throughout the department.
• Continue to partner with the community to make Haltom City a better place to live, work, and
visit.
• Partner with Birdville Independent School District to further improve our response to any threats to
the school district’s staff, students, or structures.
• To continue the process of becoming recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs Association as a
department that meets the requirements outlined in their model of best practices.
• To renew the CCPD funding for an additional 10 years through a city election.