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Grand Prairie Police

About Me

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About Us:
We're a team of 223 officers (plus 103 non-sworn employees) who are keeping the residents of Grand Prairie, Texas, safe!
Want to be a cop?
Life as a police officer is rewarding although it can get crazy at times. That's why we need people who can handle action, work on a team and serve with integrity.
Why Grand Prairie PD?
OpportunityWe were the 6th fastest growing city in the nation among cities with 100,000+ in 2006.
VarietyK-9, SWAT, patrol, narcotics, criminal investigations, vice, lake patrol, traffic, training, property and evidence, jail, community service, communications, records... All kinds of jobs.
If you're interested in 9-1-1 Dispatch be sure to check out their brand new MySpace: www.myspace.com/gptx911 !!
ExcitementWe respond to more than 170,000 calls a year. Never a dull moment around here.
Quality of LifeLow cost of living, lots of teamwork, plenty of parks, a beautiful lake (which of course means swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, etc.), great housing prices.
And let's not forget about pay!Salary starts at $48,641 for new recruits. We provide equipment and training. Earn up to $69,887 or more plus benefits within 5 years!
Come visit.

Hop on whatever interstate that will take you toward Dallas, Texas (or if you're in Dallas, head west). We’re right in the middle of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. If you need to fly, Grand Prairie is just five minutes south of DFW International Airport. If you’re stuck at your computer for now, check out our website at www.grandprairiepolice.org/jobs and our city's Website, www.gptx.org .

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We're interested in meeting diverse, highly motivated people who want to enter the law enforcement field.

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My Blog

GPPD giving citizens online access to crime statistics

Citizens can now access Grand Prairie crime statistics online using an interactive reporting system on CrimeReports.com. Just type in a Grand Prairie street address or ZIP code, and an interactive map...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:18:00 GMT

Police Dispatch Job Opening -- deadline Aug. 28

We have a job opening in Police Dispatch. The application deadline is Aug. 28. See www.myspace.com/gptx911 for more information or contact [email protected].
Posted by on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:20:00 GMT

Grand Prairie Police focus on seat belt violations year-round

The Grand Prairie Police Department will be out in force year-round on a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign. For anyone who complains about getting a ticket for not buckling up when dri...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Grand Prairie Police organize DFW baseball tournament April 2-5

The Guns and Hoses DFW Public Safety Baseball Tournament begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, at QuikTrip Park, 1600 Lone Star Parkway, in Grand Prairie, Texas, and will continue through the weekend...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:53:00 GMT

More officers on the streets during Spring Break for DWI enforcement

The Grand Prairie Police Department is conducting an enhanced DWI enforcement effort during the Spring Break period from March 7 through March 23. Additional officers will be out looking for drunk dri...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:20:00 GMT

Grand Prairie Police cracking down on speeders on one of their busiest roadways (video)

Check out Fox News 4 report from Jan. 13: http://www.yourstreet.com/news/grand-prairie-tx(Speeding is the leading cause of fatalities and serious crashes.)....
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Extra Grand Prairie Police Officers on the Streets during Holidays

Extra Grand Prairie Police officers will be on the streets Dec. 19, 2008, to Jan. 1, 2009, devoted to getting drunk drivers off the road.  Funded by a $39,988 grant from the Texas Department of T...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:01:00 GMT

Police targeting motorcyclists in zero-tolerance campaign for reckless riding

In an attempt to reduce the growing number of motorcycle-related fatalities and to educate riders in riding responsibly, the Grand Prairie Police Department and law enforcement agencies across the met...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Next Test Date Set for Feb. 21

Interested in joining the Grand Prairie Police force? The next test date is Feb. 21. The application deadline is Feb. 13. To get started, go to www.grandprairiepolice.org/jobs.
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT

Come to Grand Prairies Golden Corral Aug. 25-26 for Santa Cop Fund-raiser

Grand Prairie's Santa Cop and Santa Spot programs are conducting a special fund-raiser at Golden Corral Buffet, 2820 Interstate 20, Aug. 25-26 in honor of Joyce Hester, long time Grand Prairie residen...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:02:00 GMT