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The Mansfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the Mansfield Citizens Police Academy Class #18 from Mansfield residents or business owners. The 12 week class starts March 15th 2012 and will be held every Thursday for 12 weeks from 6pm -9pm.

Dead line for applications will be March 2nd by 5pm. If you are interested and have more questions please send all questions to Officer Brandi Howard at brandi.howard@mansfiield-tx.gov or call 817-276-4757.

Download the application.

Posted on 12/06/11

The following are some example obituaries used in previous "Every 15 Minutes" programs.

TRICIA NAME

Tricia Name, 18, a Senior at Mansfield High School died (Date) due to injuries sustained in an automobile crash caused by a drunk driver. Tricia was born November 16, 1989 in Arlington, Texas. She was active in many school activities showing her school spirit and joy for life.

Tricia was a happy, loving, friendly, supportive person. She was planning to attend Texas State University. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. We know that she has gone to join her Savior. She was a great joy to all those that she touched. She has always been a blessing every day. Her loving approach to life and the many memories will be cherished forever.

Tricia is survived by her parents John and Bobbie Name, sister Jennifer, Grandparents Bobe BJ Name, numerous extended family members, all who loved her dearly. The Blessing Funeral Home will hold visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., (Date). A church service celebrating her life will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Mansfield, Texas.

The family requests donations in lieu of flowers are sent to Tarrant County Children Services to share her love with others.

EMILEE KAY NAME

Emilee was born February 4, 1991 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She passed away (Date) as a result of a drunk driving crash.

Emilee was a student at Mansfield High School. She was involved in the Athletic Trainer program for football, basketball and baseball. Emilee was a very active member of the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church Student Ministry and Chosen Youth Choir. She touched many lives through her many mission trips, choir tours and volunteer work.

Emilee was more than any parent could wish for. She had a sweet spirit that touched many people. She will always be “The One that hung the moon” to her only sister Kaylee.

Emilee was a very driven, goal oriented student that never allowed anything to waiver her beliefs. She was always the happy face in the room. Christ was the center of her life and she displayed His light in her everyday life. Her favorite verse was Song of Songs 4:7. She will be greatly missed and has received Her rewards in Heaven,

She is survived by her mother Lynnette Name, sister Kaylee Name, father and step-mother Riggs and Rebeckah Name and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

TRAVIS NAME

Travis Name, 18, died (Date) in Mansfield, Texas due to injuries suffered in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Travis was born on December 14, 1989 in Dallas.

He was a senior at Mansfield High School and would have graduated in June. He had been accepted at Texas A & M Commerce where he planned to major in Art. Travis also attended Erma Nash Elementary, Mary Orr Intermediate, Donna Sheppard Intermediate and Worley Middle School.

Travis had a heart of gold and was a very loving and giving person. He was an RST (ready, set, teach) student at Erma Nash Elementary in the Art class where he worked his talent with the students. It was while doing this that he decided to become an art teacher, in addition to the encouragement of his art teachers at Mansfield High School.

Travis’ laugh and smile was contagious. He and his brother Matt, together would keep you laughing. Life will not be the same with the loss of our kind, tender-hearted, sweet, considerate Travis. Everyone is better for having known him. He was a wonderful son and we were very proud of all his accomplishments.

Travis is survived by his parents, Don and Tamara Name; brother Matt; grandparents Mack and Marjorie Name; Troy and Billie Name; cousins, Clinton Name; Erin and Connor Name; aunt and uncle Kandi and Glen Name; aunt Lynnette Name and loving dogs, Sparky, Kricket and Lilly; plus many family and friends who loved him very much.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Blessing Funeral Home.

COURTNEY NAME

Courtney Name, 17, died from injuries she sustained in an automobile crash caused by a drunk driver on (Date).

Born January 26, 1991 in Memphis, TN she grew up in Mansfield, Texas. Courtney enjoyed attending Mansfield High School where she was a member of the Varsity volleyball team, Student Council, and was taking many AP classes. She was very outgoing and could always bring a smile to your face. Courtney was planning to attend the University of Texas in Austin after graduating in (Year). Her interest included forensic science, anthropology, and criminal justice. Her goal was to major in forensic anthropology. You could always expect to find her watching one of the following shows: CSI, Criminal Justice or Law and Order.

We will never forget the joy she brought to our lives. She will be in our hearts forever.

Surviving is her mother, April Name, father, Jerry Name and sister Kendall Name. Along with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all of the North Texas area.

The memorial services will be held (Date) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Jenkins officiating. Memorials may be made to the MADD FOUNDATION.

Arrangements are by St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Posted on 02/15/11

Mansfield Police Department started utilizing a new communications service that allows us to send important, valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology.

The Nixle Community Information Service allows us to create and publish messages to be delivered to subscribed residents instantly via cell phone text message and/or email. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s web site at www.nixle.com.

Messages may include Missing Child/Person Alerts, Media Press Releases, Crime Prevention Alerts, Traffic Awareness as well as other relevant safety and community event information.

When events occur within a community that could pose a hazard or inconvenience that information will be communicated in a timely manner to the community by the use of the Nixle Community Information Service. The Mansfield Police Department will have one more tool to notify it’s community of any such events.

The service is reliable and free for our group to use.

The messages can be sent specifically to residents registered within a ¼ mile radius, giving them the opportunity to receive trustworthy information relevant only to their neighborhood. Residents decide from which local agencies they want to receive information. Subscribers can also choose the way in which alerts are received, whether it is by email, text message, or over the web.

There is NO spam and no hidden cost. Standard text messaging rates do apply.

Nixle builds on the foundations of other public-to-public communication services, such as Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, but adds a key component: security. When citizens receive information from our agency via Nixle, they know it can be trusted.

"Nixle is a first-of-its-kind tool for communities that need to provide critical information to their residents," said Craig Mitnick, Founder and CEO. "In today’s world, you have to trust the source of your information. Residents of Mansfield can rest easy that the local messages they receive are authentic."

Residents of Mansfield and those in neighboring communities can immediately begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and web by registering at www.nixle.com.

We are very excited to have you experience it for yourself.

Posted on 12/15/10

As of November 15, 2010 a new service became available to pay Municipal Court fines on-line without a convenience fee!

You can make payments online by credit card (Master Card/ Visa) or e-Check.

To get started go to https://ecourt.mansfield-tx.gov

Posted on 11/15/10

• Residential/Single Family Alarm Permit
• Business/Commercial Alarm Permit
• Alarm Permit Ordinance

On August 9, 2010 The Mansfield City Council amended the Mansfield Code of Ordinances, Chapter 97 (Alarm Systems). This ordinance was amended to contain new permit fees and reporting requirements. All current alarm permits will expire September 30, 2010. A new permit application and required fee must be received before October 31, 2010.

All businesses and residences that are equipped with an alarm system that can summon City emergency services in any manner are required to have a permit within the City of Mansfield.

The cost of the permit is $50 per residential site (Persons 65 years of age and older are exempt from residential site fee), $100 per commercial site and church site, and $200 per financial institution site. Alarm permits are valid for a period of one year from date of issuance.

Permits may be obtained by completing a residential application or commercial application (commercial applications may be used for church and financial sites) and submitting it with payment, either in person or by mail, to the Mansfield Police Department located at 1601 Heritage Parkway or Police Records, 1305 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, 76063. Both locations are open 8-5 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The alarm permit ordinance allows the alarm user three false alarms in any 12-month period. Additional false alarms or operating an alarm system without a permit may subject the owner/operator to a fine as follows:

• The first three (3) false alarm calls are at no charge.
• The fourth (4) & fifth (5) false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $50.00.
• The sixth (6) & seventh (7) false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $75.00.
• The eighth (8) and any additional false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $100 each.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Danielle Cupples,
Alarm Administrator
817-804-5700
1601 Heritage Parkway
Mansfield, TX 76063

or

Police Records Division
1305 E. Broad Street
Mansfield Texas 76063
817-276-4733
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday (Excluding holidays)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Posted on 08/27/10