Police have a new assistant and it is mobile

KPD Press Release … Monday, December 4, 2017

The Kennedale Police Department recently took delivery of a new radar trailer for use in assisting with traffic speed control. {{more: continue …}}

 

The trailer was purchased through a state grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor?s office. It did not cost the city any budget funds.

(file copy of similar unit)

This trailer is state-of-the-art and will perform multiple functions including,

• a radar speed display unit, as well as,
• a message board that may be deployed for special events and emergencies, and can
• perform traffic counts by number as well as speed.

The trailer has already been deployed once on Hilltop Drive.

 

The department anticipates regular deployment of the unit to various high traffic locations throughout the city to assist in slowing traffic and reducing resident complaints.

To request the trailer be deployed in your neighborhood, please contact Capt. Darrell Hull at 817.985.2162 or Chief Williams at 817.985.2161.