TEXARKANA ARKANSAS POLICE DEPARMTENT
The Police Department currently has two positions open. We also have three commissioned officer positions and one Docket Coordinator’s position frozen and unfilled.
| 2003 YTD INDEX CRIME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offenses | August 2002 | August 2003 | Crime Trends | |
| Criminal Homicide | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 9 | -10% | |
| Robbery | 27 | 25 | -07% | |
| Aggravated Assault | 103 | 124 | +20% | |
| Violent Crime Index | 141 | 159 | +13% | |
| Burglary | 187 | 201 | > +07% | |
| Larceny-Theft | 946 | 875 | -08% | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 90 | 117 | +30% | |
| Property Crime Index | 1,223 | 1,193 | -02% | |
| Total Crime Index | 1,364 | 1,352 | -09% | |
| Simple Assaults | 952 | 822 | -14% | |
Expenditures remain within prorated limits for all police budgets. Vehicle maintenance costs in 2002 were significantly lower than costs that we experienced in 2000 and 2001 - largely as the result of being able to replace several vehicles from our aging fleet. The total vehicle maintenance expenditures for FY2002 were $78,643 - a 34.5 percent decrease from FY2001 and a 6.3 percent decrease from FY2000. Fuel costs are not reflected in these figures.
Expires 2003. Pays one half of purchase cost for bulletproof vests for officers. The federal amount is $3,069 and the local match is $3,069.
Expires 09/30/03. Provides law enforcement related equipment and technology. The federal amount is $55,570 and the local match is $6,174.
Expires 09/30/03. Pays the full salary of a police officer to investigate all cases involving violent crime against women and a police liaison position through Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. The state amount is $78,291.66, and the local in-kind match is $26,119.40.
Expires 09/30/03. Pays overtime for DWI, speed, and occupant protection enforcement. Federal amount is $40,000 with no local match.
Expires 12/31/03. The THA’s share is $85,000.00 and there is no local match. Pays the full salary and fringe of two police officers whose primary responsibility is Housing Authority property.
Expires 07/11/04. Pays the full salary and fringe for a civilian warrant/complaint officer and the salary for a part-time civilian fleet maintenance manager. It also provides some law enforcement related equipment and technology. The federal amount is $43,014 and the local match is $4,779.
Expires 06/30/04. The federal share is $205,209.00 and local match is $88,467.00.
Call Priority |
Monthly Number of Calls |
YTD Number of Calls |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 91 |
| 2 | 115 | 1,095 |
| 3 | 883 | 8,478 |
| 4 | 266 | 2,298 |
| 5 | 2,119 | 20,447 |
| 6 | 352 | 2,849 |
Totals |
3,746 |
35,258 |
Average Response Times |
5:05 |
5:17 |
Priority 1 – Urgent Requests for assistance from Fire, EMS, or Police
Priority 2 – Accident with Injuries, Bank Robbery, Burglary in progress, Homicide, Suicide, House Fire
Priority 3 – Accident without Injuries, Intrusion Alarms, DOA, Disturbance in progress, DWI, Prowler
Priority 4 – Funeral Escorts, Curfew Violation, Animal Running Loose, Loud Party, Prostitution
Priority 5 – Burglary already occurred, Disturbance already occurred, Forgery already occurred
Priority 6 – Parking complaint, Fireworks complaint, Gas Theft, Loose Animal
Drugs Seized |
Quantity |
Street Value |
|---|---|---|
| Marijuana | 2.7 lbs. | $ 5,184.00 |
| Crack | 1.1 ounces | $ 6,000.00 |
| Methamphetamine | 7.2 ounces | $ 40,440.00 |
| (4) Red “P” Meth Lab | $ 10,590.00 | |
| Cocaine | 1.1 ounces | $ 6,000.00 |
| Diazepam | 22 dose units | $ 242.00 |
Drug Arrests Made: 21 |
Search Warrants: 1 |
|
Courses Taken |
Hours |
|---|---|
| K-9 Training – TAPD | 24 |
| SWAT Training – TAPD | 0 |
| Firearms Training – TAPD | 38 |
| Instructor Development Course – TAPD | 96 |
| Animal Control Officers Training Conference – ASACOA | 40 |
| Police Basic Training Course – ALETA | 160 |
| Law Enforcement Refresher – ALETA | 40 |
| Biased-Based Policing for Executives – CJI | 8 |
| Recovery of Human Remains – CJI | 40 |
October Monthly Total |
446 Hrs |
Year to Date Total |
3922 Hrs |