Traffic DivisionPatrol Bureau |
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Incomplete. On hold while awaiting status determination of older 3rd helicopter. | Incomplete. On hold while awaiting status determination of older 3rd helicopter. | Incomplete. On hold while awaiting status determination of older 3rd helicopter. | | | |
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Funding for one helicopter was approved by City Council on January 28, 2019. We purchased one new helicopter and it should be in use sometime in December. | Funding for one helicopter was approved by City Council on January 28, 2019. We purchased one new helicopter and it should be in use sometime in December. |
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This is currently being done. | This is currently being done. | This is currently being done. | | | |
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Completed November 2019. | Completed November 2019. | Completed. | | | |
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Funding for one helicopter was approved by City Council on January 28, 2019. We purchased one new helicopter and it should be in use sometime in December. | Funding for one helicopter was approved by City Council on January 28, 2019. We purchased one new helicopter and it should be in use sometime in December. | In progress. The new helicopter was picked up in December. | | | |
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Incomplete. On hold while awaiting receipt of new helicopter, due to maintenance/safety issues. | Incomplete. On hold while awaiting receipt of new helicopter, due to maintenance/safety issues. | In progress. The new helicopter was picked up in December. | | | |
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Ongoing. Solo Motor training is conducted on a monthly basis. TIU, DWI, TacMed and CIT also complete recurrent training. | Ongoing. Solo Motor training is conducted on a monthly basis. TIU, DWI, TacMed and CIT also complete recurrent training. | Ongoing. Solo Motor training is conducted on a monthly basis. TIU, DWI, TacMed and CIT also complete recurrent training. | | | |
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Facility usage is in negotiations as we build new facilities across the city. However, building selections and processes are on-hold due to increased spending last year for COVID and protests. | Facility usage is in negotiations as we build new facilities across the city. However, building selections and processes are on-hold due to increased spending last year for COVID and protests. | Facility usage is in negotiations as we build new facilities across the city. However, building selections and processes are on-hold due to increased spending last year for COVID and protests. | | | |
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Deferred. Budget approval for this position was obtained in 2019, but the position was not filled. The position was requested again through a needs assessment in January 2020. In the interim, an approved part-time employee staffs the front desk for four (4) hours a day. | Budget approval for this position was obtained in 2019, but the position was not filled. The position was requested again through a needs assessment in January 2020. In the interim, an approved part-time employee staffs the front desk for four (4) hours a day. | Budget approval for this position was obtained in 2019, but the position was not filled. The position was requested again through a needs assessment in January 2020. In the interim, an approved part-time employee staffs the front desk for four (4) hours a day. | | | |
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| Deferred. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. | Deferred. Priority has been placed on other units/sections/divisions with greater need for sworn staffing positions. | | | |
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Vehicles and equipment are proportional with the number of officers assigned to the Traffic Division. | Vehicles and equipment are proportional with the number of officers assigned to the Traffic Division. | Vehicles and equipment are proportional with the number of officers assigned to the Traffic Division. | | | |
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The number of officers have not been added to the Traffic Division. Before further staffing of specialized units (such as the Traffic Division), the Patrol Divisions must be fully staffed. We are working on these issues in accordance with attrition and the number of academy classes that are allowed to boost officer numbers. However, we are doing our best with what we have to work freeway accidents and free up patrol. | The number of officers have not been added to the Traffic Division. Before further staffing of specialized units (such as the Traffic Division), the Patrol Divisions must be fully staffed. We are working on these issues in accordance with attrition and the number of academy classes that are allowed to boost officer numbers. However, we are doing our best with what we have to work freeway accidents and free up patrol. | The number of officers in the Traffic Division has not been increased. Before further staffing of specialized units (such as the Traffic Division), the Patrol Divisions must be fully staffed. We are working on these issues in accordance with attrition and the number of academy classes that are allowed to boost officer numbers. However, we are doing our best with what we have to work freeway accidents and free up patrol. | | | |
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| Completed - 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. We have fulfilled this item with receipt of 158 total devices. Traffic Division has 68. Each patrol division has 9 ticket writers (54 total). West 7th Bikes and Central Bikes have 30 devices total between them. The remaining 6 devices are assigned to T/PW for their parking enforcement. | Completed - 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. We have fulfilled this item with receipt of 158 total devices. Traffic Division has 68. Each patrol division has 9 ticket writers (54 total). West 7th Bikes and Central Bikes have 30 devices total between them. The remaining 6 devices are assigned to T/PW for their parking enforcement. | | | |
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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, we are doing out best to accomplish this task while on duty. | 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, we are doing out best to accomplish this task while on duty. | 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, we are doing out best to accomplish this task while on duty. | | | |
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We have not increased the Traffic Division sworn staffing or our motor fleet. An 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. We have fulfilled this item with receipt of 158 total devices, to include 68 ticket writers issued to the Traffic Division. | We have not increased the Traffic Division sworn staffing or our motor fleet. An 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. We have fulfilled this item with receipt of 158 total devices, to include 68 ticket writers issued to the Traffic Division. | We have not increased the Traffic Division sworn staffing or our motor fleet. An 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. We have fulfilled this item with receipt of 158 total devices, to include 68 ticket writers issued to the Traffic Division. | | | |
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Deferred. 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. | Deferred. 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. | Deferred. 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. | | | |
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Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while out DWI unit is on duty. | Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while out DWI unit is on duty. | Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while out DWI unit is on duty. | | | |
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Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while out DWI unit is on duty. | Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while out DWI unit is on duty. | Due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed, no additional staffing has been provided for this endeavor. However, we are doing out best to cover all DWI's while our DWI unit is on duty. | | | |
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We have not received any additions to the number of officers in the Traffic Division, due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed. However, we work to maintain proper and up to date equipment for all Traffic Division officers as the budget and grants allow. | We have not received any additions to the number of officers in the Traffic Division, due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed. However, we work to maintain proper and up to date equipment for all Traffic Division officers as the budget and grants allow. | We have not received any additions to the number of officers in the Traffic Division, due to the patrol divisions not being fully staffed. However, we work to maintain proper and up to date equipment for all Traffic Division officers as the budget and grants allow. | | | |
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10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are usually added yearly. However, since our city vehicles are in good shape, we will not order any new vehicles this year to save city money. | 10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are usually added yearly. However, since our city vehicles are in good shape, we will not order any new vehicles this year to save city money. | 10 all wheel drive Dodge Chargers, eight black subdued and two marked were ordered and new vehicles are usually added yearly. However, since our city vehicles are in good shape, we will not order any new vehicles this year to save city money. | | | |
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No specialized units (including TIU) will be increased in number until the Patrol Divisions are fully staffed. Hence, TIU is making due with what it has for the present time. | No specialized units (including TIU) will be increased in number until the Patrol Divisions are fully staffed. Hence, TIU is making due with what it has for the present time.
| No specialized units (including TIU) will be increased in number until the Patrol Divisions are fully staffed. Hence, TIU is making due with what it has for the present time. | | | |
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The Traffic Investigation Unit is discussing how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors. This is something that must be discussed in Executive Staff meetings. | The Traffic Investigation Unit is discussing how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors. This is something that must be discussed in Executive Staff meetings. | The Traffic Investigation Unit is discussing how to eliminate working minor accidents or minor hit and run accidents that have no solvability factors. This is something that must be discussed in Executive Staff meetings. | | | |
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Completed. The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council, the PO accepted and the station was transferred to TIU on August 31, 2017. Continual training has since been conducted by TIU detectives on the device. | Completed - The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council, the PO accepted and the station was transferred to TIU on August 31, 2017. Continual training has since been conducted by TIU detectives on the device. | Completed - The robotic mapping station purchase has been approved by City Council, the PO accepted and the station was transferred to TIU on August 31, 2017. Continual training has since been conducted by TIU detectives on the device. | | | |
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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 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 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. | | | |
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Completed. We have received all five AVE vehicles and they are now in service. | Completed. We have received all five AVE vehicles and they are now in service. | Completed. We have received all five AVE vehicles and they are now in service. | | | |
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Completed. | Completed. | Completed. | | | |
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Due to the FWPD budget deficit due to COVID-19 and the protests, adding staffing has been put on hold until further notice. | Due to the FWPD budget deficit due to COVID-19 and the protests, adding staffing has been put on hold until further notice. | Due to the FWPD budget deficit due to COVID-19 and the protests, adding staffing has been put on hold until further notice. | | | |