The Waco Police Department is dedicated to providing 24/7 service to the citizens of Waco and its surrounding areas. Our Street Services team is responsible for the upkeep of streets, alleys, paved stormwater channels, and emergency response. In October, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl. The city also offers special services such as the Gold Rush Tailgate, the Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve, and charter services.
The Street Services department is responsible for managing street operations, concrete repair and construction, gravel road maintenance, emergency response, maintaining alleyways where essential municipal services are provided, street sweeping and storm drain maintenance, including cleaning of gutters and entrances, along with leveling and cleaning ditches. The Waco Transit System provides a fixed-route bus service within the city of Waco, the Baylor University Shuttle Service (BUS), and a demand response van for people with special transportation needs. The system must make adequate and accessible information about transportation services available to people with disabilities. The Waco Fire Department is a customer service organization that answers thousands of service calls a year. The city also acquires quality goods and services at competitive prices in an ethical manner.
Tax Management Services manages the City of Waco's finances to ensure that the city remains a good steward of public funds. Public information and communications are available in accessible formats upon request. The City of Waco is committed to providing its citizens with reliable public services that ensure safety and convenience. Our police department is always on call to respond to emergencies, while our Street Services team maintains streets, alleys, stormwater channels, and more. The Waco Transit System provides bus services within the city as well as special services like the Gold Rush Tailgate and Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve.
The Fire Department is dedicated to providing quality customer service while Tax Management Services ensures that public funds are managed responsibly. Finally, public information and communications are available in accessible formats upon request.