Lewisville residents to share input in police survey

Lewisville residents can now share their input on the city’s public perception of safety among residents and about the services offered by the Lewisville Police Department.

The online survey is available through July and can be found online here.

Results of the survey will be posted on the city’s website later this year.

The Lewisville Police Department has 259 employees, which includes 180 sworn police officers, according to the city. The support bureau includes criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, support operations and special services.

The department includes a special unit assigned to gangs and street crimes; drugs and narcotics; and school and neighborhood resource officers, according to the city.

About 19.2% of the city operating budget is spent on police services, according to the city, and it receives a larger share of the operating budget than any other city department.