Chief’s Message
I
am honored to serve as
Police Chief in Arlington.
This report catalogs
the accomplishments
and dedication that our
employees have in making
Arlington safe. For the
sixth consecutive year,
we saw a decrease in
crime. Since 2009, we
have experienced a drastic
decrease of 33% in overall
crimes. We also made
significant investments in
community partnerships
and expanding
relationships. This report
captures those efforts
and how the community
evaluates our performance
through their eyes.
We launched a
new multi-year strategic
plan that will guide the
06
organization for many
years to come. Our motto
“Service Before Self, Honor
Above All” reflects the
commitment that each of
our employees have when
it comes to providing
excellent service to our
citizens. The theme of
youth engagement took
center stage in 2015. From
our Mentoring Arlington
Youth (MAY) Program,
to Coach 5-0, and our
continued investments with
our Hometown Recruiting
program, there are many
success stories of building
a positive rapport with our
young people who are at
the crossroads of becoming
future productive citizens.
Innovation was also a
primary go