POLICE DEPARTMENT we use in our delivery of police services daily. Community-Oriented Policing is a philosophy we are dedicated to in working toward our priority of making the City of Mission safer. Community-Oriented Policing is best defined as a style of policing in which the objectives, direction and emphasis or activities are jointly determined by the community and the police. The Mission Police Department recognizes that the public plays a pivotal role in assisting with public safety concerns and by working together, we can align ourselves in developing solutions to our problems and increasing the public’s trust. By incorporating this style of policing through teamwork with our stakeholder’s aids us in reducing crime, impacting the community as a whole, in our journey to provide the best possible police service this community demands and deserves. The Mission Police Department is committed to the delivery of quality police services to our community. Our organization is ever evolving in an effort to better serve this rapidly growing, dynamic and diverse city. We look forward to the opportunity to create more partnerships with our citizens and visitors. Our mission it to maintain the safe community that our citizens, business owners and our visitors have come to expect. The City of Mission Police Department is a progressive, full-service police organization comprised of 146 police officers and 51 civilian support staff. Each of our employees is dedicated to making a positive difference in our community and is enthusiastic to perform their duties and to serve our community. Our conduct, appearance and demeanor shall display the highest standard of professionalism and integrity. We will protect our citizens and focus on building relationships so together we can build a better community and improve the quality of life in our community. Our organization is comprised of men and women who serve in eleven different bureaus that work hand in hand with each other to make a difference. Each person is empowered individually and collectively to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing our services through professionalism, innovation and partnerships. As a forefront to our efforts, it is our philosophy to serve our community with Honor, Integrity and Service in making a positive difference to solve any form of problem or concern our community has by our dedicated staff. Training programs are being put into effect and leaders are being developed, policies are being re-written and implemented aimed at delivering the best possible police services. Technology is rapidly changing ROBERT DOMINGUEZ and these advances allow us to POLICE CHIEF expand methods and practices
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FY 2012 – 2013 Accomplishments 1. Purchased five (5) new fully equipped Chevrolet Police Patrol Tahoes 2. Purchased new Skywatch Tower for Commercial and Residential areas 3. Purchased Speed Trailer 4. Purchased new Computers for Patrol Officers – Patrol Briefing Room 5. Purchased Bar Coding Device for our CSI Bureau 6. Purchased new Color Guard Uniforms 7. Purchased new K-9 Uniforms 8. Purchased SWAT Officer Uniforms 9. Purchased new Jailer Uniforms 10. Purchased new Video Conferencing System 11. Purchased new Intersection Camera Systems 12. Purchased new Field Reporting Software from New World Systems PROJECTS IN PROGRESS 1. Completion of New World Software update to Version 7 for field reporting 2. Commencement of the new TxDOT Comprehensive STEP Grant 3. Commencement of the SAFEE Officer Grant Program with Mission Municipal Court 4. Commencement of the Crime Victim Liaison Program Grant 5. Commencement of the 2012 Stonegarden Grant 6. Commencement of the 2013 Tobacco Grant Grant Awards for FY 2012 – 2013 1. Texas Attorney General’s Office Victim Coordinator Liaison Grant – Crime Victim Liaison Funding Period: 09/01/2012 – 08/31/2013 Funding Amount: $42,000.00 Funds Crime Victim Services Liaison Position