TEXARKANA ARKANSAS POLICE DEPARMTENT
The Police Department currently has no positions open. However, we have three commissioned officer positions and one Docket Coordinators position frozen and unfilled.
The following personnel actions occurred during this month:
Ptl. Shane Kirkland new hire
| 2003 YTD INDEX CRIME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offenses | November 2002 | November 2003 | Crime Trends | |
| Criminal Homicide | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Forcible Rape | 16 | 17 | +06% | |
| Robbery | 36 | 36 | 0% | |
| Aggravated Assault | 131 | 187 | +43% | |
| Violent Crime Index | 185 | 242 | +31% | |
| Burglary | 277 | 270 | -03% | |
| Larceny-Theft | 1,320 | 1,193 | 09% | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 135 | 144 | +06% | |
| Property Crime Index | 1,732 | 1,607 | -07% | |
| Total Crime Index | 1,917 | 1,849 | -03% | |
| Simple Assaults | 1,278 | 1,068 | -16% | |
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 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.
Expires 09/30/04. Pays the full salary of a police officer to investigate all cases involving violent crime against women and a police liaison position. The state amount is $74,814, and the local in-kind match is $24,938.
Expires 09/30/04. Pays overtime for DWI, speed, and occupant protection enforcement. Federal amount is $40,000 with no local match.
Expires 12/31/04. The THAs 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 10/28/05. Pays the full salary and fringe for a civilian warrant/complaint officer and the salary for a part-time civilian fleet maintenance manager. The federal amount is $34,417 and the local match is $3,824.
Call Priority |
Monthly Number of Calls |
YTD Number of Calls |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 106 |
| 2 | 118 | 1,307 |
| 3 | 839 | 10,091 |
| 4 | 219 | 2,740 |
| 5 | 1,723 | 23,980 |
| 6 | 275 | 3,369 |
Totals |
3,183 |
41,593 |
Average Response Times |
4:59 |
5:24 |
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 | 1.02 lbs. | $ 1,958.40 |
| Cocaine | .8 grams | $ 160.00 |
Drug Arrests Made: 4 |
Search Warrants: 0 |
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Courses Taken |
Hours |
|---|---|
| K-9 Training TAPD | 48 |
| SWAT Training TAPD | 88 |
| Firearms Training TAPD | 38 |
| Police Basic Training Course ALETA | 120 |
| Leadership Values in Law Enforcement CJI | 6 |
| Managing the Response to Active Shooter Incidents TAPD | 148 |
| Bloodstain Analysis CJI | 40 |
| NIBRS Training Conference | 16 |
| Racial Profiling TAPD | 146 |
December Monthly Total |
650 Hrs |
Year to Date Total |
5216 Hrs |