- On April 14, 2007, citizens approved an extension of the district for another ten years.
- On November 4, 1997, the citizens of Corpus Christi voted to establish a Crime Control and Prevention District dedicated to crime reduction programs and the adoption of a sales and use tax at a rate of 1/8 of one percent. On November 5, 2002, citizens renewed the Crime Control and Prevention District for five years.
- The Crime Control tax money is controlled by a board of nine citizens appointed by the City Council. The board's budget is approved by the City Council.
- The tax money goes directly to accomplishing the plan developed by the Crime Control District Directors with assistance of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
- The Plan includes measurable goals and objectives.
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Goals of the Crime Control and Prevention District Plan
- Continue funding of 50 additional police officers in high crime areas of the City.
- Decrease the incidence of criminal offenses associated with young offenders.
- Provide preventive measures to break the cycle of gang recruitment and violence.
- Reduce citizens' fear of crime.
- Further the ability of Police to fight crime by adding technological enhancements and new equipment.
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What citizens have received for their Crime Control and Prevention District tax dollars:
- 50 additional Police Officers in the following programs:
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- - Campus Crime Stoppers (1)
- Bicycle Patrol (5)
- Juvenile Enforcement Team (10)
- Canine Unit (1)
- Directed Patrol Officers (8)
- Downtown Moped Motors (3)
- Traffic Safety Section (2)
- Routine Patrol (20) |
- Juvenile Curfew/Truancy Assessment Center
- Citizen Advisory Councils
- Updated Technology and equipment
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