Police Department

Services

The City of Plainview Police Department is comprised of the following areas:

Office of the Chief of Police
Ph: (806)296-1182
Training Officer
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Patrol (Traffic) Division
Ph: (806)296-1182
Services Division
Ph: (806)296-1182
Criminal Investigation Division
Ph: (806)296-1182
Animal Management
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Personnel

The Department consists of 34 full-time sworn officers, six public safety dispatchers and two records clerks / administrative assistants. Twenty-two of the officers are assigned to patrol and traffic, three of the officers are assigned to support services (training, recruiting, hiring, internal affairs and telecommunications) and eight of the officers are assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Plainview Police Department is to effectively and efficiently provide for the protection of lives and property, preserve the public peace, and provide needed community services with the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Core Values

Integrity: The Plainview Police Department is built upon a foundation of ethical and professional conduct. We are committed to the highest level of moral principles and ethics. All members of the department will adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics which is a part of this manual.

Honesty: We will be truthful and trustworthy at all times.

Fairness: We are committed to equal application of the law to offenders and members of the public as well as the equal application of rules and regulations to all members of the department.

Courage: We are dedicated to meeting all challenges with the courage needed to accomplish our mission.

Compassion: We understand our role as community caretakers, and temper our application of the law with compassion and empathy.

Accredited Law Enforcment Agency

The Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is a voluntary process in which police agencies prove their compliance with 170 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices. It was developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service, the reduction of risk and the protection of individual's rights.

Plainview was first accredited in 2016 and is one of approximately 180 Texas Law Enforcement Agencies to have received accreditation.

The Best Practices Manuel includes detailed information about the program. To learn more, visit TPCAF Accreditation Program | Texas Police Chiefs Association.