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Lucas selects Director of Public Safety, hears plan to stand up city police department
Summary
The Lucas City Council heard a detailed plan from Director of Public Safety Doug Kowalski outlining legal steps, staffing, accreditation and an initial $1.3–$1.5 million budget to create a city-operated Lucas Police Department focused on community policing and local accountability.
The Lucas City Council on Feb. 19 heard a presentation from Director of Public Safety Doug Kowalski about creating a city-run police department and the steps needed to stand it up.
Kowalski, who the council introduced as the Department of Public Safety Director, told the council the city currently is patrolled under contract by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office but that a local department would allow “community‑oriented policing” and “local control and accountability.” He said the ordinance the council will adopt later would define jurisdiction, authority, organizational structure and funding, and that the department must register with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and comply with state…
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