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Average Emergency Response Time 6.35m
Average NonEmergency Response Time 10.14m
StaffHired 19
Police Officers Hired 19 Applications Processed 1,250
Professional
Message fromthe Chief
Reflecting on the past year, I am proud to share the accomplishments of the McKinney Police Department. Over the last year, our city has experienced substantial growth, and our officers have risen to every challenge, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and service. Our team has embraced these changes with steadfast commitment, solidifying our reputation as a premier law enforcement agency. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents of McKinney through integrity and honor. Thank you for your continued trust and support. It is an honor to lead this remarkable team, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the coming year.
-Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
CommandStaff
OurOrganization
ChiefofPolice
romotions
AssistantChief
ThomasMacri
MalissaFoster
Retirements
SergeantRusselMay
SergeantKirbyLuke
CorporalBillPerkins
DetectiveJenniferGrounds
OfficerAlexanderBastida
OfficerJohnHarris
January February March
July
August
September
Coffee with Cops
National SRO Day Hoopin with the Blue
Connecting with the Chiefs
Unidos Meeting Oktoberfest
October
November
December
Telecommunicators Week
Byron Nelson Golf Tournament Tacos with Cops
National Night Out Turkey Bowl Football Games Shop with a Cop
Administration is made up of the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs, Internal Affairs, Public Information, Crime Awareness and Education, Planning and Compliance, Crime Analysis, the Mounted Unit, and the Financial Analyst.
Professional ServicesDivision
The Professional Services Division is comprised of Training, Recruiting, School Resource Officers, and Neighborhood Patrol Officers.
12% 58%
1,250 applications were processed for Sworn and Professional Staff positions in 2023.
Recruiting Training
Minority officers hired in 2023.
The Training Unit developed, resourced and instructed 138 courses in 2023.
Over the course of 2023, the Training Unit instructed 1,343 students for 2,358 hours of training. BasicPoliceOfficer Course
New recruits attend the academy for 720 hours of instruction.
Lateral officers attend the academy for 280 hours of supplemental training. Courses 138
NeighborhoodPatrolOfficers
Coffee with Cops
Tacos with Cops
Bikin with the Blue Hoopin with the Blue Trick or Treat Trail
Turkey Bowl Tournament Unidos
Connecting with the Chiefs
HostedEvents Community Programs
Back to School Backpack Events
Trunk or Treat
Crime Watch Meetings
HOA Meetings
Special Olympics Track & Field
SchoolResourceOfficers
AttendedEvents Schools
Teen Academy Police Explorers Program
Training
In 2023, SROs received Active Attack and Solo Officer Response training.
28 Elementary Schools
TeenAcademy
In 2023, five Teen Academy camps for 125 teens were held during the summertime.
Awards Training TrafficUnit
1st place team at Spokes for Hope.
2nd place team at Grand Prairie Spring Classic.
3rd place team at the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Competition.
In 2023, officers in the Traffic Unit went through Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Training.
K9Unit
Call-Outs
The K9 Unit is often requested by Patrol officers or Detectives to assist with calls.
TrainingHours
K9 Officers and their police dogs train together regularly for continual development.
CommunityServicesUnit
The Community Services Unit is comprised of both sworn and licensed clinicians who are involved in Crisis Intervention and Mental Health services. They serve as liaisons between community resources, medical facilities, and outreach programs for individuals in need, and actively participate in city initiatives addressing homelessness.
Training PeerSupport
Members of the unit teach a 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training that is taught to all out of state laterals who attend SPOC.
5 department employees attended a CISM (Crisis Incident Stress Management) course in 2023 and became members of the peer support team.
Criminal InvestigationsDivision
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is comprised of criminal investigations, case management and the crime victim advocates.
Cases
9,517
In 2023, there were 9,517 cases. This number includes cases that were immediately filed to the DA’s office through patrol.
CasesFiled
1,876
The above number does not include cases with multiple charges.
Investigative SupportDivision
PropertyandEvidence
6,504
Pieces of property released in 2023.
8,717
Pieces of property sent for destruction in 2023.
472
Pieces of property were released to their owner in 2023.
Forensics
CallOuts
785
Forensic Investigators are dispatched to assist officers with processing scenes. Investigators were called out 785 times in 2023.
HoursSpent ProcessingScenes
6,552
On average, Forensic Investigators spend the majority of their time each year responding to and processing crime scenes.
Communications Division
In 2023, over 1.35 million radio transmissions were recorded.
The Radio Unit maintains over 1,000 portable and mobile radios. This includes radios for the Police Department, Fire Department, Airport and Parks and Recreation.
Annual RadioTesting
The Radio Unit tests Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems that are in commercial buildings, hospitals and schools every year to ensure that first responder radios are able to transmit and receive transmissions while inside these structures.
Ancillary
SWAT
TheSWATTeamconsistsofnineteenofficers, twotacticalmedics,twoSergeants,andone Lieutenant Theteamalsohaseightmembers whoserveonaperimeterteam.Theteamis responsibleforrespondingtocritical incidents,barricadedpersons,high-risk warrants,hostagerescue,vehicletakedowns andotheremergencycallsasdeemed necessary
MobileField Force
TheMobileFieldForceisaspecializedunit consistingofofficerstrainedincrowdcontrol,riot response,andmanaginglarge-scalepublic disturbances.Theirresponsibilitiesinclude maintainingorder,protectingproperty,and ensuringthesafetyofcitizensandofficersalike duringeventsthatcouldpotentiallyescalate
Negotiators
TheNegotiatorTeamiscomprisedofskilled officerstrainedincrisisnegotiationtactics This teamiscalledupontode-escalatehigh-stress situationsinvolvingbarricadedindividuals, hostages,andpotentialsuicides.Theywork closelywiththeSWATTeamandother emergencyresponseunitsduringcritical incidents
TheHonorGuardisaceremonialunitdedicated torepresentingthedepartmentatofficial events,includingfunerals,parades,and memorialservices.Thiseliteteamistrainedin precisedrillandceremonyprocedures, presentingaprofessionalanddignifiedimage. Theypaytributetofallenofficersandserveas ambassadorsofthedepartment,reflectingits valuesandtraditions
Units HonorGuard Drone
TheDroneUnitoperatesunmannedaerialvehicles (UAVs)toenhancethedepartment’scapabilitiesin variousoperations Dronesareutilizedforaerial reconnaissance,searchandrescuemissions, accidentreconstruction,andmonitoringlarge publicevents.Thistechnologyprovidesreal-time intelligence,improvessituationalawareness,and increasesofficersafetybyallowingremote observationofpotentiallyhazardoussituations
PeerSupport/ Chaplain
ThePeerSupportTeamiscomprisedofofficers andprofessionalstaffwhoprovidesupportto theircolleagues.Membersoftheteamare trainedincriticalincidentstressmanagement Chaplainsprovidespiritualandemotional supporttoofficers,departmentstaff,andtheir families.Chaplainsofferguidanceduringtimes ofcrisis,conductmemorialservices,andare availableforcounseling.
The McKinney Citizens on Patrol organization is an active group of volunteers who provide support in a number of areas. The group provides patrol for vacation watch requests, assist with special events, make calls to persons with outstanding warrants and volunteer to assist with traffic control at city events.
Police Explorers
The Police Explorer program is comprised of high school students who either live in or attend school in McKinney. They must meet all membership requirements and actively participate in the program. Explorers volunteer at various events hosted by the police department and have opportunities to compete with other Explorer programs in various competitions.
Chief’s Advisory Council
2023Highlight
The McKinney Post 2200 Explorers team competed in the Grand Prairie MetroPlex Challenge and placed in all four events they competed in. The team finished with 4th place overall out of 21 teams.
2023Highlight
In 2023, members of the Chief’s Advisory Council had the opportunity to utilize the virtual reality simulator that the Police Department recently received through a grant.
The Police Chief's Advisory Council is a diverse group of individuals who represent many segments of the community; as they serve in an advisory role to the Chief of Police on community related issues. Members that are selected live in the city and some serve in the community as pastors or ministers. Each council member is actively involved in the community and serves as a liaison between the Department and the community.
