|
NE Tarrant County police launch cooperative child abduction response team |
|
Released: Feb. 16, 2007
Colleyville, Texas….In the U.S., there are an estimated 114,600 attempted child abductions by non-family members each year; approximately 4,000 are successful. Additionally, over 350,000 children are abducted by a parent annually.* Cities in North Texas have had some of the most high profile cases. Now police from across Northeast Tarrant County are banding together to form the first Child Abduction Response Team (CART) in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Police chiefs from the 12 participating agencies will introduce the program at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the Colleyville Justice Center, 5201 Riverwalk Drive, in Colleyville.
“Time is critical in solving any crime, but in the case of a missing child, it is especially critical. We need to move quickly and in coordination with each other. The CART program, with its specialized team of trained officers, will allow for faster response times and optimal use of personnel, to give us the best chance of bringing a missing child home,” remarked Colleyville Police Chief Tommy Ingram.
Police chiefs from 12 area cities have designated one officer from each department for the special unit. Each has received specialized training in investigating and resolving child abductions. Participating cities include: Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Southlake, and Watauga.
The model for the CART program was created in Florida as a result of the abduction of 11-year-old Carlie Brachia in Sarasota, Fla., in February 2004. Members of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Orlando Regional Operations Center determined a need for trained experts in the field of child abduction investigation and response that could respond to a missing child case immediately, assist the lead local law enforcement agency, and bring additional regional resources to the recovery effort. As of 2006, Florida’s CART program had been activated 14 times, resulting in the safe recovery of 12 children. The program has since been modified for implementation nationwide.
CART can be used for all missing children cases and can be deployed as part of an AMBER Alert, or when a child is abducted or missing but does not meet the criteria for an Amber Alert.
The Northeast Tarrant County CART program is the first of its kind in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
-end-
* National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
|
|
City utility bills to get new look |
Colleyville, Texas…The city of Colleyville is revamping the look of its utility bills. Customers will notice a more contemporary look and a new format and size. The new format is easier to read and the bill now will include a return envelope. Customers can expect to see the new-format bills in February. Payments may still be made in person, by mail, in the city’s drop box located at the rear of city hall, or online through the city’s website at Colleyville.com.
In addition, Colleyville residents and business will find something new in their monthly utility bills. The city has created a mini-newsletter that includes a calendar listing of events and activities for the upcoming month, a feature on topics of interest to local citizens, and news-to-use briefs on city projects, events, and programs. The new bill inserts are part of the Colleyville City Council’s directive to enhance and streamline citizen communication.
For more information, contact the city of Colleyville at 817.503.1000.
|
|
City breaks ground on two fire stations |
|
Release Date: Dec. 28, 2006
Colleyville, Texas…The city of Colleyville plans a double take with dual groundbreaking ceremonies for two new fire stations on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 9:00 a.m. Concurrent construction is scheduled to begin in early January for the Central Fire Station and Fire Station No. 2, located at 5209 Colleyville Boulevard and 5212 Pool Road, respectively. Groundbreaking ceremonies will begin at the Central Fire Station location and end at the Fire Station No. 2 site. The event is open to the public.
“The new stations are a result of Colleyville’s phenomenal growth during the past decade or so. We’re very pleased to be able to construct two stations simultaneously in an effort to provide even faster response times on fire and emergency calls as a public safety measure,” stated Colleyville Mayor David Kelly.
Construction of the new stations represents the replacement of an existing fire station and the addition of a third. Voters approved the construction projects in the 2005 bond election. The dual projects integrate the city’s strategic plan for fire protection regarding placement of fire stations to speed response times for fire and emergency calls. The stations are anticipated to be operational in late 2007 or early 2008. Administrative offices for the fire department will be located at the Central Fire Station.
With more than 23,000 residents, Colleyville’s population has increased more than 50 percent since the early 1990s. Until 1984, the city’s fire and rescue operations were handled by an all-volunteer department consisting of citizens, city employees, and teenagers who served as a junior auxiliary.
In the next few years, the city of Colleyville plans to add 12 firefighters to the department and an aerial ladder truck. Construction of the new stations, and additional personnel and equipment will be paid through a one-cent adjustment to the tax rate, coupled with effective debt management.
|
|
|
Update: Glade Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project |
|
Construction of the Glade Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project is scheduled to begin the first week of January. These improvements include additional turn lanes at the Glade Road and Heritage Avenue intersection; and dedicated left turn lanes on Glade Road at Prestwick Drive and Roberts Road, Queensbury Way, Auburndale Avenue, and Martin Parkway. A 10-feet-wide trail, water line improvements and a drainage system are also included.
The first phase includes construction at the Glade Road and Heritage Avenue intersection. The following phases include reconstruction of the southern half of Glade Road, which includes the existing road and finally the northern half of the roadway. Construction is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2007.
For additional information, please call the City of Colleyville Engineering Department at 817.503.1090.
|
|
City wins innovation award |
|
October 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At the recent Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition, held in Austin on October 25-27, the City of Colleyville was presented the 2006 Municipal Excellence Award in Management Innovations for cities of less than 25,000. The award recognizes the city for its Workforce Development and Sustainability Plan. Around the nation, both public and private sector organizations are feeling the impact of the baby boomer exodus from the workforce. This creates a need for first-rate employee development programs to retain and strengthen valued staff members. Colleyville’s answer to these challenges was the creation of a Workforce Development and Sustainability Plan to address and help meet the basic requirements of the city’s main resource – its employees. Recognizing the need for competitive compensation, succession planning, and quality staff development, the plan provides the city with a unified, integrated, and broad-based approach to dealing with all three needs. Because this plan can easily be duplicated by other cities, Colleyville officials have been invited to make presentations about the program on a national level. On hand at the conference to accept the award were members of the Colleyville city council and staff. The Texas Municipal League is a voluntary association of over 1,080 Texas cities. Its primary objective is to serve the needs and advocate the interests of Texas cities, and it is the largest organization of its kind in the United States. The City of Colleyville is a member of the Texas Municipal League.
|
|
Three Colleyville spas receive top ranking |
|
Release Date: Dec. 19, 2006
Colleyville, Texas…The Fort Worth Business Press has ranked three Colleyville spas on their recent listing of “Top Spas in Tarrant County.” The Terrace Retreat Salon and Day Spa, Elixir Salon & Day Maker, and Royale Maison Salon & Day Spa received “Top 10” status from the publication.
“With more than 30 spas and salons, Colleyville offers more places to be pampered per capita than almost any city in Northeast Tarrant County. This is an important part of our retail sector, so we’re proud to have these spas recognized by one of the most important business publications in Tarrant County,” remarked Scott Welmaker, economic development manager for the city of Colleyville.
The Fort Worth Business Press is Tarrant County’s premier publication for business. Their “Tops in Tarrant County” lists have become a staple of the publication. Top rankings for spas were based on the number for client visits from December 2005 to December 2006.
For a detailed listing of Colleyville spas, visit ExperienceColleyville.com |
|
360ideas.com • Visit Us At 
360ftworth.com