HomeMy WebLinkAboutKeller PD Service Level Town and Academy Presentation 02-05-18REPORT ANALYZING LEVEL OF POLICE
SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE
AND
ENHANCED SECURITY OPTIONS FOR
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
Prepared By
Chief Michael Wilson
mwilson@cityofkeller.com
817-743-4501
POLICE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
•Review of the Keller Police Department and Town of
Westlake partnership.
•Methodology for allocating police resources to meet
the needs of the Town of Westlake.
•Service enhancements since 2012.
SECURITY ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS FOR
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
•The addition of a Full-time School Resource Officer at Westlake Academy.
•Permanently assigned to the campus, enhanced understanding of routines and
protocols
•Traditional approach to a non-traditional learning environment and campus
•Approximate cost $111,000 for a single officer annually
•Creating a Westlake Police Sub-station at Westlake Academy.
•Provide a check-out location for officers assigned to patrol and conduct traffic
enforcement for the Town of Westlake enhancing police coverage in the Town.
•Enhances police presence with officers checking out at the location 24/7
providing an engagement platform with students, staff, and parents.
•Non-traditional and greatly enhances current approach.
•Approximate cost $25,000
SECURITY ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS FOR
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
•Collaborative training and team building between Westlake Academy and
Keller Police Department staff.
•Westlake Academy and Keller Police Department have programs in place to
address threats and incidents on the campus.
•Joint training and team building opportunities ensure awareness of one
anothers goals and roles relating to preparedness, training, and response.
•Enhance officer engagement with the students at Westlake Academy.
•Strongest tool in securing Westlake Academy
•Strong law enforcement student relationships enhance the learning
environment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING
CAMPUS SECURITY
•Create a Westlake Police Sub-station at Westlake Academy.
•Design and implement a collaborative training program that
engages Westlake Academy and Keller Police Department
staff and when appropriate Town of Westlake staff .
•Enhance officer engagement throughout all grade levels.
Design programs that bring officers into the classrooms.
QUESTIONS?