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On June 18, Chief Marc Owens took the
reins at the City of Jarrell Police Department. After serving 25 years in many capacities at the Grand Prairie Police Department in North Texas, he reached a point, he says, that he wanted to try something different. "I accomplished a lot in Grand
Prairie and felt I had the knowledge and experience that could benefit another agency if I had the opportunity." Chief Owens and his wife visited Jarrell after applying for the job and both loved it. "We realized quickly the people here were friendly and this is a great place to live and work. During the interviews, I was pleased, not just to make a good impression, but because I really liked what I was hearing from City officials. Jarrell is a great area with a good support system and philosophy. I look forward to developing a more community-oriented style of policing." Owens is familiar with and prepared for the growth challenges in the rapidly-growing city and says the relationships are growing already. "I am keeping my eye on many things, and this department has accomplished a lot just in my first six weeks." Giving credit to his department appears to be his management style as well. "It's not my department. I encourage people to have buy-in, feedback and input. I value every-
one's opinion and I want people to take part in the process." His chief priorities include working toward 24/7 policing and coverage. Currently the department works in partnership with the Sheriff's Department for late shifts, but Owens is recruiting and planning to hire veterans to put them through their first academy. "It is a priority to have round the clock coverage and I maintain a whiteboard, that anyone can look at, with our highest-level goals and our core values." More outward changes include the department's new branding (patches and logo), an expanded presence on social media, and he plans to take additional steps to improve transparency and collaboration between and among staff and citizens. "Being a partner in the community is not just a buzzword for us. I want people to know we are receptive and responsive. Tell us your concerns or what you think Jarrell needs— from traffic changes during the first week of school to monitoring speeders in certain
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Carter Ready for Futures Command On July 13, United States
Army Futures Command (AFC) announced that from 150 cities considered, they chose Austin to be their headquarters under the direction of four-star General John Murray. AFC is a US Army Command aimed at modernizing the Army. It will be focused on six areas: long-range precision fires, next-generation combat vehicle, future vertical lift platforms, a mobile & expeditionary Army network, air and missile defense capabilities, and soldier lethality. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) told Defense News "We are a high-tech,
brainstorming of the state and of the nation. This is going to bring big thoughts about big ways to make the worlds best ground fighting force even better, stronger and more efficient." He also released the following statement after the U.S. Army announcement. “I’m proud to have secured the last bit of funding necessary, with the help of Defense Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, to make Austin the new home of Futures Command,” Congressman Carter said. “As the command tasked with spearheading Army modernization projects and preparing for future conflict, the
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new Futures Command will serve a critical role in strengthening the security of our country and will be an economic driver for the Central Texas region. This major investment in Central Texas will also immediately bring 500 new jobs, and further strengthen Central Texas’ economy. Central Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, with outstanding universities, affordable housing, and a commitment to America’s military that can’t be matched. I expect to see many of these new Texas residents plant their roots right here in Texas’ 31st Congressional District and we welcome them with
areas. Someday someone else will be here. I’m here to help with this stage of the city's growth and will continue the elevation of our abilities and services to the next level." Chief Owens held his first Town Hall Meeting July 31 and has plans for more. "At these meetings, I’m able to answer questions directly and provide another access for our residents. Attendees brought things to my attention and, in turn, they know I am willing to listen to concerns." He is enthusiastic about the future, Jarrell's growth, and working with neighbors to meet challenges. "The best thing people can do, whether law enforcement or citizen, is slow down and talk. We all just want answers and that's what I'm here to provide as much as I can." Visit CityOfJarrell.com/ departments/policedepartment for more.
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open arms.” Congressman Carter signed several letters in support of making Austin
the home of the new command. Letters highlighted qualities of the Central Texas region that would provide the high standard of innovation, resources and quality of life on a scale appropriate for this military endeavor. "The Austin innovation ecosystem has a robust collection of 36 incubators and accelerators...
top-tier academic institution and a world-class technology corridor...approximately 17,000 students from the region graduate with degrees in STEM fields annually." Not only will Futures Command bring new jobs to the area, it is anticipated that there will be billions of dollars invested over the next few decades.
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