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Police Chief Colon says arrests rose as traffic enforcement increased; department plans new beat, five hires and HQ needs assessment
Summary
Police Chief Colon told the Smart Growth Commission that stepped-up traffic enforcement and DEA task-force work led to more arrests; he outlined plans to add a west-side beat, hire five officers, upgrade encrypted radios and complete a needs assessment for a new police headquarters.
Police Chief Colon told the Flower Mound Smart Growth Commission on the evening the commission met that the police department saw more arrests after increasing traffic stops and leveraging federal task‑force resources.
Colon, presenting the department's 2025 annual report, said the department organizes its work into four divisions — uniform services, criminal investigations, a mental‑health unit and narcotics — and emphasized the support roles civilian staff provide. "When the badge walks through the door, all these people are walking through the door," he said.
The chief said Part 1 crimes were down from 2024 to 2025 in most categories but that thefts, including…
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