Traffic Division

Patrol Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Dec-18
Accomplishments
Jan-19
Accomplishments
Feb-19
Responsible Party - Lead Division / Unit / Section Funding Status

Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.

Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.

Solo Motor training continues to be conducted on a monthly basis. Traffic Investigations Unit, Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI), Tactical Medic Unit, and Crisis Intervention Team completed recurrent training.

  • Training Division Captain
  • Traffic Division (L)
  • Funding Needed
  • No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 

    No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 

    No funding identified or locations found that provided room for growth. 

  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • Traffic Division (L)
  • Funding Needed
  • We continue to wait on budget approval to fill this position. However, one part-time position was transferred to the Traffic Division this month, and a hiring announcement is being prepared.

    We are awaiting on budget approval for a full-time position.  In the interim, approval has been received for a part-time associate to staff the front desk for four (4) hours a day.  Interview questions have been received from HR for prospective applicants.

    We are awaiting on budget approval for a full-time position.  In the interim, approval has been received for a part-time associate to staff the front desk for four (4) hours a day.  Interview questions have been received from HR for prospective applicants.

  • Traffic Division Captain
  • Traffic Division (L)
  • Funding Needed
  • Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division continues to look at creative ways to increase coverage.

  • Division Captain
  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
  • Funding Needed
  • Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on equipping other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need.

  • Division Captain
  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
  • Funding Needed
  • Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.

    Although this is a priority for the Traffic Division, the Police Department has placed priority on staffing other units/sections/divisions because of their greater need for sworn staffing positions.

  • Division Captain
  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
  • Funding Needed
  • We are currently beta testing 12 units in the field. However, the roll out has stopped while IT completes an Airwatch patch on the ones currently in service.

    We are currently beta testing 12 units in the field. However, the roll out has stopped while IT completes an Airwatch patch on the ones currently in service.

    The M&C was approved by City Council in August, 2017, the PO accepted by Brazos/Tyler Technologies and the order processed for 158 electronic citation writers on October 2, 2017.  We are awaiting delivery of the completed order once software has been loaded and beta testing is in progress.  We are currently Beta testing ten additional units in the field for a total of twelve.  As of, March 5, 2019, no additional units have been released for testing. 

  • Division Captain
  • Freeway Enforcement Unit (M)
  • Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Department continues to wait on the Matrix study to be finalized with recommendations regarding staffing.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Department continues to wait on the Matrix study to be finalized with recommendations regarding staffing.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Department continues to wait on the Matrix study to be finalized with recommendations regarding staffing.

  • Division Captain
  • Motorcycle Unit (N)
  • Funding Needed
  • We are currently beta testing 12 units in the field. See above comments.

    We are currently beta testing 12 units in the field. See above comments.

    We are currently beta testing 12 units in the field. See above comments. 12 more units are schedule to be released as part of Pilot 3 in March.

  • Division Captain
  • Motorcycle Unit (N)
  • Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate the NPOs through DWI during the peak holiday times.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate the NPOs through DWI.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate the NPOs through DWI.

  • Division Captain
  • DWI Unit (O)
  • Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPOs and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPOs and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Traffic Division is working on a rotational schedule with the NPOs and a signup schedule is available on LMS. 

  • Division Captain
  • DWI Unit (O)
  • Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on staffing other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Driving While Intoxicated Unit (DWI) works almost all DWIs during their duty hours. In addition, the Traffic Division is working on a schedule to rotate NPOs to DWI for a week. The signup schedule is on LMS.

  • Division Captain
  • DWI Unit (O)
  • Funding Needed
  • Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.

    Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.

    Other than 158 new electronic citation writers, priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for vehicles and equipment.

  • Division Captain
  • DWI Unit (O)
  • Funding Needed
  • 10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered.

    10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered.

    10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered.

  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • DWI Unit (O)
  • No Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back.

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor.  Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. However, the Traffic Division is seeking to bring a Sergeant on loan to train in this position and allow a period of evaluation towards cost savings associated with Emergency Call Back.

  • Division Captain
  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
  • Funding Needed
  • The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

    The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

    The Traffic Investigation Unit is in discussion on how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors.

  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
  • Funding Needed
  • The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.

    The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.

    The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council. The purchase order was accepted and the station was transferred to the Traffic Investigations Unit on August 31, 2017. Training has since been conducted by Traffic Investigations Unit detectives on the device.

  • Division Captain
  • Traffic Investigation Unit (P)
  • Funding Needed
  • A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.

  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
  • Funding Needed
  • The M&C was sent to City Council but had to be re-submitted and was due for Council review in August 21, 2018. Once the purchase order is issued and the new vehicles ordered, there is a projected delivery of 8-12 weeks.

    The M&C was sent to City Council but had to be re-submitted and was due for Council review in August 21, 2018. Once the purchase order is issued and the new vehicles ordered, there is a projected delivery of 8-12 weeks.

    The M&C was sent to City Council but had to be re-submitted and was due for Council review in August 21, 2018. Once the purchase order is issued and the new vehicles ordered, there is a projected delivery of 8-12 weeks.

  • Division Captain
  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed. 

  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
  • Funding Needed
  • No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Matrix Study is due soon and might help prioritize staffing needs within the Division. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Matrix Study is due soon and might help prioritize staffing needs within the Division. 

    No additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. The Matrix Study is due soon and might help prioritize staffing needs within the Division. 

  • Division Captain
  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
  • Funding Needed