Princeton Police Department

In Collin County, Texas, Princeton police frame their mission as a safe and secure environment across the community. Patrol provides coverage at all hours, answering calls, enforcing traffic law, investigating crashes and making the initial investigation of crimes. Detectives in the Criminal Investigations Division pick up follow-up work through CAPERS, Property and Special Crimes units, which examine phones and computers, write search and arrest warrants and collect evidence. Animal complaints are handled under a contract with Collin County Animal Services, and licensed Texas peace officers can serve as reserves for routine duty, special events and emergencies. The Take Me Home program keeps a confidential database, restricted to public safety staff, of residents with autism, Down syndrome, cognitive disabilities or dementia so officers can identify them and reach caregivers. A Citizen Police Academy led by the Professional Standards Division covers K-9, narcotics, tactical response, 9-1-1 operations and investigations. Residents can register security cameras, which gives no live access, and send anonymous tips through Tip411. Victim assistance pages explain juvenile justice rights under Tex. Fam. Code § 57.002, and racial profiling reports are published in line with Senate Bill 1074 of the 77th Legislature.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Princeton city, TX has an estimated population of 20,966.