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The Arlington Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency consisting of sworn officers and professional staff employees. The Chief of Police is directly accountable to the City Manager and directs the operation and administration of the agency. The department is responsible for:
• Preservation of peace;
• Protection of the rights of all persons and property;
• Crime prevention;
• Detection and arrest of offenders;
• Enforcement of state laws and local ordinances;
• Building relationships with citizens;
• Proactive patrols to deter criminal activity;
• Traffic enforcement and education to reduce crashes. The department covers 99 square miles with a population of 398,431 residents, excluding tourists and commuters. The agency also serves as ambassadors for the city’ s expansive Entertainment District, which includes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
The department is committed to a geographic policing philosophy. For police operations, the city is divided into four patrol districts. Each district is further divided into sectors and beats. Officers and supervisors are assigned to these geographic areas with the expectation that they build positive relationships with residents and business owners.
The department also has several specialized sections and units that support patrol operations.
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