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Tyler Police Department
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711 W. Ferguson, Tyler, TX, 75702
P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, TX, 75710
Phone (903) 531-1090
Fax (903) 531-1069
EMail Police
Gary M. Swindle, Police Chief
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The mission of the Tyler Police Department is to improve the quality of life by providing professional police service through a community partnership. The Tyler Police Department is committed to excellence and has been Nationally Certified as an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.
WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF
Gary Swindle
Chief of Police
Welcome to the Tyler Police Department web site. It is my hope that what you find within the site will be both informative and interesting. The Tyler Police Department consists of 184 sworn officers and 62 civilian employees, all highly competent, committed and dedicated men and women with a common goal. That goal is meeting the service demands of more than 108,000 citizens.
The Tyler Police Department has adopted a non-traditional style of policing known as Community Oriented Policing, wherein we reach out to the citizens and encourage practical partnerships with the department and those we serve. There is extensive involvement with Neighborhood Crimewatches, Citizen Police Academies, Cultural Awareness Training, District Community Meetings, and school programs such as the S.T.A.R. (Stop Think Act Review) Program. Working together, we have been successful in creating a better quality of life for all Tyler residents. It is truly rewarding and challenging for the members of the Tyler Police Department to serve the community and play a key role in making Tyler a good place to live, learn, work and play. In doing so, we believe in PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE and POLICE/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
The City of Tyler is located about 100 miles east of Dallas in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Lakes are plentiful, the land is very fertile and things (and people) thrive in the richness of the area.
As you move through our Web site, you will gain much insight into our MISSION, VISION and VALUES, as well as programs that help foster and support the philosophy of COMMUNITY POLICING and much more.
Browse, enjoy and come back to visit again. Your comments or questions are solicited and encouraged.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Tyler Police Department is to improve the quality of life by providing professional police service through a community partnership.
Our Values
We the members of the Tyler Police Department hold the following values to be of the utmost importance in the commission of our duties:
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Importance of people as individuals and as a vital part of the Department.
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Superior quality service.
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Closeness to the Community.
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Responsiveness to the Citizens needs.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
The Tyler Police Department is committed to excellence and has been Nationally Certified as an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency since 1995.
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A PERSONAL INVITATION
"The Tyler Police Department is one of the finest Police Departments in the country. We are looking for individuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to being their very best! The Tyler Police Department is an innovative department, which strives as a team to meet the needs of the citizens of Tyler and to accomplish the goals as set forth in our Mission Statement. If you can accept this challenge, we have a promising career waiting for you".
Chief Gary M. Swindle
Police Recruit Testing
The civil service exam for entry level police officers was held on July 19, 2008. Click here for the current Police Officer applicant civil service eligibility list. Please watch our website for the next scheduled test date.
If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested in being notified of the next testing date please click here.
Personal History Statement
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SALARY AND BENEFITS
ANNUAL SALARY
Police Recruit (Entry Level) $40,106
Police Officer I (1 Yr. Level) $43,208
Police Officer II (3 Yr. Level) $45,427
Police Officer III (5 Yr. Level) $48,582
Police Officer IV (7 Yr. Level) $50,667
Police Officer V (9 Yr. Level) $52,258
Police Officer VI (11 Yr. Level) $53,849
Police Officer VII (13 Yr. Level) $55,149
Police Officer VIII (15 Yr. Level) $56,603
Police Officer IX (17 Yr. Level) $57,900
Police Officer X (19 Yr. Level) $59,198
Sergeant I $64,624
Sergeant II (3 Yr. Level) $66,038
Sergeant II (6 Yr. Level) $67,334
Lieutenant I $72,554
Lieutenant II (3 Yr. Level) $75,146
(Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly schedule)
INCENTIVES
College Pay (Max.) $150/mo.
Certificate Pay (Max.) $150/mo.
Longevity Pay (Max.) $100/mo.
Cleaning Allowance $50/mo.
Plainclothes Allowance $1,000/yr.
Assignment Pay (Max.) $225/mo.
For Specialized Units
Shift Differential after 3:00pm $100/mo.
After 1100pm $200/mo.
Bilingual Pay (Max) $100/mo.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
20 Year Retirement
9 Paid Holidays
15 Days Paid Vacation/Year
15 Days Paid Sick Leave/Year
Tuition Reimbursement
Custom Benefit Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
Uniforms Furnished
Promotional Opportunities
PROMOTIONS
You may take the Sergeant's Examination
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POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT
BASIC TESTING
* * REQUIREMENTS * *
Must be 21 years of age and have not reached your 45th birthday
with a minimum of 30 semester hours of college
(with a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.)
or
Meet one of the following requirements:
1. Have served at least 3 years active duty in one of the armed forces of the United Sates
(reserve time will not be considered).
2. Have at least 3 years of law enforcement experience in the capacity of a certified peace officer with a law enforcement agency employing 25 or more certified peace officers.
Must be a United States citizen. You must provide proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, citizenship documents, etc.)
Must provide a certified copy of transcript from an accredited college (indicating at least 30 semester hours with a "C" average that has been completed by the time the application is submitted and prior to the testing date.)
Must provide a copy of DD214 military discharge paper, (indicating that your discharge was "HONORABLE" and unconditional.)
All of the above documentation, including a completed application, must be submitted by the posted deadline to the CITY OF TYLER STAFF SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT
HIRING PROCEDURES
1. Civil Service Examination
2. Placement on eligibility list based on test score
3. Applicant checked for automatic disqualifiers: (criminal history check and driving history check)
4. Conditional Job Offer given by Chief of Police
5. Ride-Along Program
6. Medical Examination
7. Physical Testing:
a. 1.5 mile run (18 minutes, 48 seconds)
b. 300 meter run (76 seconds)
c. 18 push-ups (no time limit)
d. 16 sit-ups (1 minute time limit)
e. Able to lift 62% of body weight (1 rep)
f. Agility run (22 seconds)
g. Vertical jump (14.5 inches)
h. Hearing Test
i. Vision Test
8. Psychological Examination
9. Background Investigation
10. Polygraph Examination
11. Departmental Review Board Interview
12. Drug Screen
(to be conducted, [unannounced] during hiring process)
| After reading the above information and you still have questions about Employment Opportunities e-mail Officer Conley
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Police Chief Gary Swindle
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1982. He has served as Police Chief since 2000.
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Assistant Chief Steve Sharron
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1986.. He serves as the Investigative/Tactical Division Commander also overseeing Property and Evidence, Building and Fleet Maintenance, bicycle unit, traffic, K-9 and Community Response Officers
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Assistant Chief Paula Riggle
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1990. She serves as the Patrol Division Commander also overseeing training, and recruiting.
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Deputy Chief Greg Grigg
Commissioned as a Tyler Police Officer in 1984. He serves as the Commander for the Support Services Division overseeing Burglar Alarm Coordination and Volunteer Services program.
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Lieutenant Robert Barrentine
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1992. He serves as the Evening Shift Commander in the Patrol Division.
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Lieutenant Tom Giorgio
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1984. He serves as the Day Shift Commander in the Patrol Division.
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Lieutenant Diannia Jackson
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1984. She serves as the Commander of the CRT, Bicycle, Traffic, Canine, Academy and Public Service Officer Units.
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Lieutenant David Long
Commissioned as an officer with the Tyler Police Department in 1994. He serves in an administrative function overseeing the career development and training unit.
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Lt. Derreck Wagoner
Started in 1990, he made sergeant in 1997 and lieutenant in 2003. He serves as the Midnight Shift Commander in the Patrol Division. |
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Digital Video System Helps Tyler PD Fight Crime
Police Department Records Traffic Stops and Crimes in Progress
The Tyler Police Department has equipped its fleet of patrol vehicles with Coban digital video systems that can allow officers to capture video of traffic stops and criminal activity in progress. The system serves as a powerful weapon in the fight against crime and saves the department about $50,000 each year in labor, management and supply costs, according to the police department.
The Digital video is thought to be more effective than traditional police car video systems, which are based on analog (videotape) technology. Because analog systems must be activated manually by the police officer, they often fail to capture images of crimes in progress. By contrast, Coban's “in-car” digital video system continuously records images and sound onto a 40 or 60 gigabyte hard drive. When the officer turns on his overhead "pursuit" lights, the previous minute of video is saved and recording continues until the officer turns off the system.
Installed in each of the department's 65 cruisers, Coban's in car solution, Mobile Data Terminal (VMDT), collects data via digital video cameras mounted in the cars as well as from audio microphones worn by the police officers. The data is fed to ruggedized computer hard drives in the vehicles.
At the end of an officer's shift, he or she removes the hard drive, brings it into police headquarters, and uploads any recorded images into a central data repository capable of storing over seven terabytes of data -- the equivalent of nearly two million full-length novels.
The Coban solution has other advantages:
- Authentication enabled -- The system generates unique authentication keys that help discourage tampering with video files.
- Data aggregated -- Video images can be synchronized with other relevant information, such as speed radar readings, Global Positioning System data, vehicle telemetry, and lightbar (pursuit light) activity.
- Chain of custody enabled -- At the start of a shift, an officer will check out a hard drive from headquarters by scanning the barcode on the disk into an on-site computer server. The officer will also enter his or her ID number. The process is repeated at the end of the shift. The system keeps a detailed log of hard drive custody.
- Data retrieval improved -- Users can search massive video databases to more quickly retrieve the precise video clip that's required, which can help reduce management costs. Videos can be searched using combinations of several possible criteria, including officer ID, date, type of violation, location, and motorist information.
- "Shelf life" extended -- Digital video images captured are DVD- or VCD-quality. They are sharper than taped images and can theoretically be stored for longer periods than traditional videotape, which tends to deteriorate more quickly over time.
The repository uses Coban's Digital Video Management System (DVMS), which is designed for flexibility and scalability to serve police departments both large and small. The solution also includes IBM eServer xSeries servers, IBM Linear Tape-Open storage, Tivoli Storage Manager and IBM services and support.
Coban's digital video system represents a revolution in video recording, a tool for helping improve safety and a potential cost-saving device all in one,” said Chief Swindle. “It is a welcome addition to the infrastructure that supports one of the most important jobs in the world – the job of serving the public.”
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| Administration |
| Chief of Police Gary M. Swindle |
EMail |
(903) 531-1013 |
| Senior Secretary Kathie Jamieson |
EMail |
(903) 531-1015 |
| Public Information Officer Don Martin |
Police |
(903) 531-1072 |
| Financial Management Deputy Chief Greg Grigg |
EMail |
(903) 531-1008 |
| Volunteer Coordinator Gary Lynch |
City Email |
(903) 531-1071 |
| Burglar Alarm Coordinator Marsha Little |
City Email |
(903) 531-1054 |
| Internal Affairs Investigator Sgt. Jimmy Toler |
City Email |
(903) 531-1017 |
| Technology Coordinator Sergeant John Bausell |
EMail |
(903) 531-1048 |
| Career Development Unit |
| Career Development Unit Supervisor Lt. David Long |
EMail |
(903) 531-1074 |
| Personnel Officer Reggie Conley |
EMail |
(903) 531-1080 |
| Training Officer Doyle Lynch |
EMail |
(903) 531-1018 |
| Data Management Unit |
| Records Request |
EMail |
(903) 531-1064 |
| Patrol Division |
| Commander Assistant Chief Paula Riggle |
EMail |
(903) 531-1021 |
| 1st Shift Supervisor Lt. Tom Giorgio |
Tom Giorgio |
(903) 531-0156 |
| 2nd Shift Supervisor Lt. Robert Barrentine |
EMail |
(903) 531-1098 |
| 3rd Shift Supervisor Lt. Derreck Wagoner |
EMail |
(903) 531-1274 |
| Investigative/Tactical Services Division |
| Commander Assistant Chief Steve Sharron |
EMail |
(903) 531-1047 |
| Vehicle & Property Crimes Sgt. Eddie Sheffield |
City Email |
(903) 535-0125 |
| Community Response Unit Lt. Diannia Jackson |
EMail |
(903) 535-0196 |
| Traffic Unit Supervisor Sgt. Herbert Hayter |
EMail |
(903) 531-1042 |
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The Dirty Dozen is a list of 12 wanted persons by the Tyler Police Department. This highly successful program was initiated by Chief Gary M. Swindle in 2000. Anyone with information on these individuals are asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000. (Warrant verified on 06/25/08)  Cardwell, Teshawna Black Female DOB: 02-07-1982 5' 01" 138 pounds Wanted for Forgey  Hampton, Bradley Black Male DOB: 01-02-1980 6' 04" 155 pounds Wanted for Aggravated Robbery  Hanlon, Jason White Male DOB: 10-04-1981 5' 08" 145 pounds Wanted for Burglary of a Building  Johnson, Jaberi Black Male DOB: 01-23-1981 5' 07" 140 pounds Wanted for Stalking  McCarrell, Gary White Male DOB: 08-19-1960 6' 00" 170 pounds Wanted for Theft  Mosley, George Black Male DOB: 07-03-1985 5' 07" 150 pounds Wanted for Evading  Oyer, Bridget White Female DOB: 11-10-1978 5' 07" 170 pounds Wanted for Forgery  Ray, Kendrix Black Male DOB: 03-09-1976 6' 03" 210 pounds Wanted for Aggravated Assault  Weeks, Lindsey White Female DOB: 12-07-1982 5' 07" 110 pounds Wanted for Forgery  West, Jarius Black Male DOB: 01-08-1974 5' 06" 150 pounds Wanted for Engaging in Organized Crime  Williams, John Black Male DOB: 01-29-1963 5' 09" 175 pounds Wanted for Aggravated Robbery  Williams, Qualon Black Male DOB 02-28-1987 5' 08" 140 pounds Wanted for Theft
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The Tyler Police Department recently went through a new construction and remodeling phase. One of the parts of the new construction was the buidling of a fitness center. The fitness center is utilized by Officers to remain in top phycial conditioning in order to perform their job. All of the equipment in the fitness center was purchased with donated funds.
From Left to Right Randy Grooms, Senator Kevin Eltife, Chief Gary M. Swindle
Nelson Clyde IV and James Perkins making a donation presentation.
View of Fitness Center Equipment.
View of Treadmills
View of Officers using the weight equipment.
View of Fitness Center
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For more information on "Together We Prepare," the City of Tyler's emergency preparedness program, please click here.
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