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Brownsville Police Department
The Brownsville Police Department offers a range of services for the prevention of crime. The department operates a citizens' academy that informs participating citizens about the police department and the variety of ways it carries out its mission as a public safety educator and enforcer. The Brownsville Police Department employs various detention officers, communication specialists, and administrative and maintenance staff. The department operates a patrol division that participates in safety programs for schools, neighborhood watch and community outreach centers. In addition, the Brownsville Police Department operates a records division that processes and maintains files and forwards copies of reports to courts and other law enforcement agencies. The department is located in Brownsville, Texas.