Police Department
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to reduce, disrupt, and prevent crime and disorder, preserving peace through proactive, innovative, and ethical police services."
A Message from the Chief
The Burkburnett Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community as it evolves. We're dedicated to meeting challenges head-on and providing the highest standard of service. Our strong connections with citizens and partners are crucial to better serving and safeguarding Burkburnett. We welcome those who share our dedication to join our team. Upholding our values of H.O.P.E. - Honesty, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Excellence - we prioritize community safety while enforcing the law judiciously. We're deeply grateful for the support of our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering top-notch service to all citizens.
Donald Miller, Chief of Police
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Recruitment and Training
Recruitment and Training Page
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BPD: Off-Duty Officer Request
BPD: OFF-DUTY OFFICER REQUEST Hire an Off-duty Burkburnett Police Officer for Your Next Event Burkburnett Police Officers are available through the Burkburnett Police Department for off-duty security and traffic control.
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Calendar
Event Calendar for Police Department
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Field Services
This page is dedicated to Field Services
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Community Services
The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) defines community policing as having three critical components: Community partnerships Organizational transformation Problem-solving.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Citizens Academy Program
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Chief D. Miller
Chief of Police
ABOUT US
The Burkburnett Police Department was founded in 1923 and recently celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. The Burkburnett Police Department is an innovative police agency that strives to serve all who live and visit our community.
The Burkburnett Police Department's mission is "To reduce, disrupt, and prevent crime and disorder, allowing for the preservation of peace through proactive, innovative, and ethical police services."
To be successful in our mission, the Burkburnett Police Department has 19 sworn full-time peace officers. The department currently consists of a Chief of Police, one Captain, one Lieutenant, five Sergeants, eight patrol officers, and three detectives. The department also has a Communications Division and provides Animal Services.
In 2022 The department received Accredited status through the Texas Police Chief's Association Foundation. Please contact us if you have questions or need further information.