The Heath Department of Public Safety (DPS) is triple certified, meaning every officer is fully trained and certified in law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services.
This unique approach allows Heath DPS personnel to respond to any type of emergency ensuring the fastest and most efficient service possible for the community.
The triple certification model enhances coordination, reduces response times, and maximizes resources, allowing one team to handle multiple public safety roles seamlessly. It’s a system built on versatility, professionalism, and dedication, reflecting Heath DPS’s commitment to providing exceptional, all-around protection for every resident.
Follow these simple steps to protect and secure your property.
Request Heath DPS to monitor your home or business if away for extended period.
Request a home security assessment from Heath DPS.
Chief Seery leads a department that includes 37 officers who are triple certified as firefighters, police officers, and EMTs.
Chief Seery has been with the department since 2014 and was appointed to serve as the Director of Public Safety in 2020.
Chief Seery holds a master’s degree in public management from Texas A&M University and several certifications which include Master Peace Officer, Certified Public Manager, Certified Fire Executive, and Fire Service Chief Executive Officer. Chief Seery is also a designated Chief Fire Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
MISSION STATEMENT
In alliance with our community, the members of the Heath Department of Public Safety provide public safety and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Heath through emergency response, education and prevention while promoting a high quality of life.
VISION
In alliance with our community, the members of the Heath Department of Public Safety provide public safety and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Heath through emergency response, education and prevention while promoting a high quality of life.
FUNDAMENTAL VALUES
We believe in honesty, acting ethically, and making wise and informed decisions. We admit mistakes, take corrective measures, and accept responsibility for our actions and our own problems. We work only for the public good and toward the accomplishment of the departmental mission, never seeking personal advantage. By action, we exemplify all of the departmental values.
We strive to maintain the highest standards of fairness, credibility and professionalism when interacting with the citizens we serve. We endeavor to communicate, cooperate and collaborate as a partner with the community to create a better quality of life.
We believe the best way to enhance our services is to talk with and listen to others, both employees and the citizens we serve. We believe constructive decisions result from seeking the input of employees and hearing the concerns of citizens.
We are committed to maintaining a mutual respect and trust among all employees. We believe in, foster and support teamwork to accomplish our mission.
We identify problems and seek long-term solutions. We are committed to the problem-solving process and using data, rather than emotions to drive decisions. We are willing to take risks by challenging the status quo. All employees are part of the shared vision and direction, seeking feedback and participation from all levels of the organization and the community. We strive to improve systems and examine processes.
We are committed to making the right decisions, the right way, and for the right reasons. We accomplish this by creating leaders that communicate effectively, have high moral and ethical standards, and have the capability of effective problem solving. As leaders, all employees work to ensure teamwork, accept responsibility through accountability, and strive to provide the optimum service.
Accident Reports
Purchase online from TxDot CRIS
Body Camera Footage Request
Submitting a request for information recorded by a body worn camera (56k)
Affidavit of Fact
Statement Supplement (73k)
Personnel Complaint Form
Report complaints of misconduct against department personnel (254k)
Burn Permit Application
Application to undertake open burn (not applicable for Platted Sub-Divisions) (35k)
Alarm Permits
Complete at OpenGov Portal (LINK)
Identity Theft Packet
Information for victims of identity theft (222k)
Valuables Log
Download file to take an inventory of home valuables (148k)
CITY HALL M-F 8-5pm
(excluding public holidays)
GENERAL INQUIRIES: Contact Form
For non-service requests.
SERVICE REQUESTS: MyHeath Request
For service requests and reporting issues.
IN PERSON:
City Hall
200 Laurence Drive
Heath, TX 75032
How to find the right department…
TELEPHONE:
972-771-6228 (Business Hours M-F)
972-771-7724 (After Hours Non-Emergency)
911 (Emergency)
When calling the City you will be greeted with an automated answer recorded message. Below are the options that will help get you to the department you are seeking:
2 – Utility Billing, Trash
3 – Non-Emergency DPS
4 – City Manager & City Secretary
5 – Streets, Parks, Water Quality, Sewer or Septic
6 – Permits, Inspections, Contractor Registration, or P&Z
7 – Court Clerk
8 – Code Enforcement
9 – City Construction and TxDOT Projects
0 – Additional Questions
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