Police Dept-Field Operations

Port Arthur Police Department serves more than 60,000 residents. Its internal affairs division investigates allegations of misconduct against employees of the police department. The department s training division produces qualified law enforcement officers to better serve and protect the members of the community. Port Arthur Police Department s telecommunication operators monitor and respond to service and information requests from the public. Located in Port Arthur, Texas, the department also maintains a field operation division that prevents criminal activities, responds to service calls, conducts preliminary criminal investigations and enforces traffic laws. Port Arthur Police Department additionally operates a criminal investigation division that handles cases related to sexual assaults, child abuse, burglaries and homicides.

The Port Arthur Police Department preserves human lives, protects public peace, prevents crime and disorder, and enforces local, state and federal laws. It operates a communication center that responds to emergency and nonemergency law enforcement, fire and medical assistance calls. The Port Arthur Police Department supports the Crime Stoppers program, which is affiliated with the National Crime Stoppers Organization and provides opportunities for citizens to report illegal activities to volunteers of the program. The police department operates a citizens police academy that develops a better understanding between citizens and the police department through education. The Port Arthur Police Department is located in Port Arthur, Texas.