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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division consists of 31 sworn officers with two supervisors (one Sergeant and one Corporal) assigned to each shift. Manpower is then further divided into four 12-hour patrol shifts. In addition to these assignments, the division also utilizes a 2-member Traffic Unit, whose primary focus is the enforcement of local/state traffic laws and investigating accidents. Duties performed by the patrol division include:
- Responding to 911 calls for service, including:
- Alarms, including business and residential
- Assaults in progress
- Burglary of habitation
- Criminal mischiefs
- Family violence
- Loud noise disturbance
- Reckless driving
- Initial investigation of crime scenes
- Traffic Enforcement and Accident Investigation
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI) enforcement
- Preparation of written incident and information reports
- Preparation of Case Reports for submission to the District Attorney
- Testimony before County Grand Juries, County Criminal Courts, Municipal Courts, and Family Law Courts (on occasion)
- High-visibility beat patrol (the City of Coppell is divided into four "beats"; each beat has an assigned Police Officer)
- Vacation House Watch checks
- Preventive Maintenance checks on Police Equipment
- Operation of Police Department radio and computer mobile data systems
- Operation of departmental intoxilyzer
- Maintaining a current knowledge of State and Local criminal statutes
- Maintaining a current knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- Maintaining a current knowledge Departmental and City Written Directives
- Crime Prevention checks of business and residential properties
School Resource Officers (SROs) serve as liaisons between the Coppell Police Department and the Coppell Independent School District. Their primary functions include providing security and fostering a safe learning environment for all students. They accomplish this by providing a highly visible police presence at the High School and Middle School Campuses to which they are assigned.
In their capacities as Police Officers, SROs Investigate reports of possible criminal activity and take enforcement action when necessary. The presence of a Police Officer on school campuses can be a strong deterrent to criminal activity. Also, a uniformed Police Officer in the schools can be an encouragement to students to befriend a positive role model.
In addition to their primary functions, SROs promote safety and wellness to all students through education. The Middle School SROs are assigned to the feeder Elementary Schools and visit these campuses regularly. SROs offer programs and presentations in the areas of drug and alcohol awareness, bullying and cyber-bulling, and stranger danger.
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Police Department
Physical Address
130 Town Center Boulevard
Coppell Justice Center
Coppell, TX 75019
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: 972-304-3600Fax: 972-304-3535Emergency Phone: 911