About Grand prairie police department
The Grand Prairie Police Department: Ensuring a Safe and Secure Community
The Grand Prairie Police Department is a law enforcement agency that serves the city of Grand Prairie, Texas. The department is committed to providing exceptional service to the community and partnering with residents to maintain a safe environment with a high quality of life.
With over 200 sworn officers and civilian staff, the Grand Prairie Police Department is one of the largest police departments in North Texas. The department's mission is to protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce laws, and maintain order for all citizens.
The department has several divisions that work together to achieve its goals. These include Patrol Operations, Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Special Operations Division (SOD), Support Services Division (SSD), Training Division, Records Unit, Crime Analysis Unit (CAU), Community Services Unit (CSU) and Animal Services.
Patrol Operations
The Patrol Operations division is responsible for responding to calls for service from citizens. Officers patrol neighborhoods in marked police vehicles or on foot or bicycle. They are trained in community policing techniques which help them build relationships with residents while also deterring crime.
Criminal Investigations Division
The Criminal Investigations Division investigates crimes such as homicides, robberies, burglaries and other serious offenses. Detectives use forensic evidence collection techniques along with interviews of witnesses or suspects to solve cases.
Special Operations Division
The Special Operations division includes SWAT team members who are trained in handling high-risk situations such as hostage situations or barricaded suspects. They also have K-9 units who assist officers during searches for missing persons or narcotics detection.
Support Services Division
Support Services provides administrative support functions such as records management services including fingerprinting services for employment purposes; property room management; fleet maintenance; training coordination; budget preparation; grant writing assistance; public information requests processing among others.
Training Division
Training division provides ongoing training opportunities for officers so they can stay up-to-date on new laws enforcement techniques while also improving their skills through specialized courses like firearms training or defensive tactics instruction among others.
Records Unit
Records unit maintains all official records related to arrests made by GPPD personnel including incident reports filed by victims/witnesses/suspects etc., traffic accident reports filed by drivers involved in accidents within city limits etc., criminal history checks requested by authorized agencies/individuals etc., among others
Crime Analysis Unit
Crime analysis unit collects data from various sources like arrest reports/incident reports/calls-for-service logs etc., analyzes it using statistical methods/tools/software applications available at their disposal then disseminates this information back out into the field where it can be used by patrol officers/detectives/investigators when making decisions about how best respond proactively/reactively towards emerging trends/patterns/tactics employed criminals operating within our jurisdictional boundaries .
Community Service Unit
Community Service unit works closely with local schools/churches/businesses/non-profit organizations/neighborhood associations/etc., developing programs aimed at educating youth/adults about safety issues affecting them directly/indirectly while also fostering positive relationships between law enforcement personnel/residents they serve daily basis .
Animal Services
Animal services provide animal control services within city limits including picking up stray animals found wandering around streets/parks/public areas/etc.; investigating complaints regarding animal cruelty/neglect/abuse cases reported either anonymously/by concerned citizens ; enforcing ordinances regulating ownership/licensing/vaccination requirements pets kept households residing within our jurisdictional boundaries .
In conclusion,
Grand Prairie Police Department has been serving its community since 1948 when it was first established as an independent agency separate from Dallas County Sheriff's Office . Over time GPPD has grown into one largest most respected law enforcement agencies North Texas region today thanks hard work dedication displayed every day men women who proudly wear badge uniform representing this great organization!