A neighborhood watch program is a group of people living in the same area who want to make their neighborhood safer by working together and in conjunction with local law enforcement to reduce crime and improve their quality of life.

Have a meeting with your neighbors and invite a local law enforcement representative to attend.

When a child is reported missing, having the most current description of that child gives law enforcement a proactive tool to respond immediately and effectively.

No, any information collected for identification purposes will be kept by the parent(s), not the police department.

The serial number is most often found under the pedal housing, but it can also be at the head (top front of the handlebar down tube), the stays (near the rear wheel axle), the seat down tube near the pedal housing or the top of the pedal housing.

Registration forms can be obtained at the

If the bicycle owner cannot be identified, the bicycles are typically sent to be refurbished and donated to children in need.

Texas requires taking steps to prevent access by a child under 17 years of age to a loaded firearm including but not limited to placing the firearm in a locked container or temporarily rendering the firearm inoperable by use of a trigger lock or other safety device. More information can be found at the

STOP! Don’t Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult. The initial steps of “Stop” and “Don’t Touch” are the most important to impress upon your child.

The operation ID program allows law enforcement to detect, identify and return lost or stolen property to its rightful owner. It involves marking or engraving property with an identifying number and displaying a window decal to discourage burglary or theft.

It is a program designed to provide elderly or disabled Benbrook residents additional communication options in the event of an emergency in the form of 911-only cell phones donated to the police department.

Contact the Crime Prevention officer at 817-249-6077.

The Texas Department of Insurance furnishes a form for the security inspection of residential doors, windows and locks to industry standards by a law enforcement officer who has the requisite training. Passing the inspection may result in a lower home insurance premium for the owner.

Contact the Crime Prevention officer at 817-249-6077.

The Way Home Program was created to help identify and assist lost or confused citizens that have wandered away from home. Residents who suffer from dementia or any condition that hampers their ability to communicate vital information are candidates for the program.

Family members or caretakers may submit an application to the police department to have the candidate’s information entered into a database. The information is strictly confidential and is used by the police department to assist in locating the person who has wandered from home.