GEOGRAPHIC ACCOUNTABILITY POLICING
AT CS POLICE

On Monday, January 5, 2009, The College Station Police Department implemented a new policing structure designed to provide geographic accountability. The structure is intended to provide improved service delivery in order to accomplish a four-part mission:

·         Reduce Crime

·         Reduce Fear of Crime

·         Establish and Maintain Effective Partnerships

·         Improve Overall Quality of Life

The structure divides the city into three sectors, with each sector under the command of a Police Lieutenant. The sectors are divided into beats with a total of eight beats. A Patrol Sergeant is assigned to each beat. The Sergeant has primary responsibility for quality of life and crime issues affecting their assigned beats. Patrol Officers are assigned to beats for periods of not less than one year so that they can become familiar with their area of responsibility.

A map link of the city shows the sectors and beats as well as the Sergeants and Lieutenants assigned to each. Any issue affecting a particular sector or beat can be brought to the appropriate supervisor for attention. A picture of the Beat Sergeant and Sector Lieutenant are included in the map link to provide a face and name to the supervisor responsible for that area.

The College Station Police Department can be most effective when working in partnership with stakeholders in the problem solving process. This structure will help in building effective partnerships and as always we welcome input, feedback and support from our community.