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GENERAL INTEREST
Stage 1 water restrictions still in effect
Warmer weather means more lawn care; however, residents are reminded that the
Stage 1 water restrictions instituted by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) last
summer remain in effect. Stage 1 restrictions include a twice-per-week maximum
watering schedule, so please be sure to water only on the allotted days in Colleyville's
respective geographical areas. View full details here about Stage 1 restrictions
and to view the geographical zone watering map.
No Knock List
Residents continue to register for the city's No Knock list. More than 1,000 households
have registered for the list since it was introduced last month. Get details and
register here.
ROAD PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Orange Barrel Report
The latest Orange Barrel Report is now available. Read it here.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Citizens on Patrol groups to meet in Colleyville this weekend
Law enforcement agencies agree that an alert citizenry is often their best defense
against crime. Those who volunteer for their local "Citizens on Patrol" (COPS) program
take it a step further-serving in an official capacity as the eyes and ears of local law
enforcement. COPS volunteers from 20 cities across North Texas will gather in
Colleyville on Saturday, March 15, for the DFW COPS Roundtable-an exchange of ideas,
program information, and success stories.
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COPS volunteers are trained by their local law enforcement agency. They go through an
extensive screening process and must submit to a background check before being
accepted into a COPS program. When properly implemented, COPS serves as a valued
complement to law enforcement. By patrolling their communities regularly, citizen patrol
volunteers become familiar with their area, enabling them to more readily recognize
suspicious activity.
"Citizens on Patrol volunteers are an invaluable asset to any law enforcement agency.
They give us trained eyes and ears out in the community, help reduce crime, and often
save us money that can be used for more police officers or needed equipment,"
remarked Colleyville Police Chief Mike Holder. More details here.
Citizen Fire Academy now enrolling
Ever dream of being a firefighter? The Colleyville Fire Department is accepting
applications for the Citizens Fire Academy. This is a six-week program with classes
every Thursday evening. Classes are conducted from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and at least
half of each class is a hands-on, interactive experience in firefighting. This
year's Academy runs from March 27 through May 1. Get full details here.