The Issue - ​​

As Princeton grows, we are already short 33 police officers, according to an article in the Princeton Herald.  With more homes and apartments come more people, more people mean more conflict/crime/accidents etc.  The city is also planning more parks and recreation areas, officers will be needed to keep these areas from becoming crime ridden and safe for residents of all ages.

Overall research using ratios of citizen to police officer for staffing have shown to be ineffective.  This is a MINIMUM number of officers to provide a minimum level of safety for our fast-growing community.

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The city will provide a minimum of 2.0 police officers for every 1,000 residents. Starting population will be based on residential water meters or the most current U.S. Census Bureau Population estimate for Princeton, Texas whichever is higher and evaluated yearly.   The City of Princeton Police Department will have until 12/31/2028 to complete initial recruitment. 

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This is a way we can safeguard Princeton.

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Amendments to the charter can only be done every 2 years, now is the time.

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If any part of this/these CHARTER ITEMS shall be found in violation of state code at any time by a valid court of law outside of the City of Princeton, only that portion of the item found of violation may be modified if possible or stricken if necessary, as ordered by that court of law. Any remaining portion of that item shall NOT be modified or removed and shall remain valid and intact.