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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 FY2024
• Maintained a low response time to calls with minimum staffing.
• Fully staffed Code Enforcement.
• Promoted a Senior Code Officer.
• Created a more positive presence on social media.
• Increased the total number of Flock Safety Cameras by five.
• Transitioned to a new rifle.
• Launched the Drone Program.
• Obtained Texas Police Chiefs Association Re-recognition status.

Goals/Objectives for FY2025
• Fully staff Animal Services Division.
• Create a Code Enforcement position for commercial issues concentration.
• Recruit and fully staff sworn positions.
• Backfill CID, Community Services Officer, and Traffic/Motors Divisions.
• Develop and participate in community policing and engagement events (such as Coffee with a Cop,
National Night Out, neighborhood patrols, and block meetings).

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