Northlake Police Department
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Northlake Police Department
The Northlake Police Department has 19 sworn officers and 2 civilian personnel. We are in one of the fastest growing areas in Texas. Our current service population is 12,000, with an expected population of 30,000 by 2027. Located between Ft. Worth and Denton along the IH35W corridor, we are experiencing tremendous growth. Our department focuses on our community through our different divisions; Patrol, Traffic, and Criminal Investigations. We have some of the best equipment and provide all necessary uniforms and equipment.
The Department follows a community/problem oriented policing model and instills their core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence in each community contact. The Northlake Police Department strives to create a quality environment by partnering with and serving our community through efficient and effective police services for those who live, work, visit or pass through our community.
The core values of the Northlake Police Department are:
Respect - We shall ensure that all persons are treated with equality, dignity and courtesy. We shall not express any prejudice towards anyone concerning age, gender, race, creed, color, national origin, physical impairment, sexual orientation, political affiliations, or religious beliefs.
Integrity - We shall be held accountable to the highest level regarding truthfulness and ethical conduct. An understanding of the importance of public trust should be considered in each decision we make.
Service – We will work in partnership with the people in our community and do our best, within the law, to solve community problems that effect public safety. We value the great diversity of people in both our residential and business communities and serve all with equal dedication. We shall provide a quality public need to our community and be available to our community at all times.
Excellence – We shall have the attitude of being the best in our profession and serve the community with the highest standards of service.
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Serving approximately 12,000 residents in Northlake and contracted areas. Northlake is located in southwest Denton County, bordering Ft. Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Roanoke, Justin and Argyle. The geographic size is currently 17 square miles with an additional 15 square miles of ETJ, bringing the total policing area to 32 square miles. Northlake is a prime location for new business and residential developments. The town has I-35 and four other major highways within its jurisdiction. The Department serves a highly diverse population and is tasked with handling community issues as well as urban concerns due to its heavy traffic flow in the area; 76,000+vehicles daily.