The City of Heath is 12th Safest City in Texas

Heath Mayor Kelson Elam and Councilmembers honored the Heath Department of Public Safety at the March 26 City Council meeting for all the officers do for the community, including helping to make Heath the 12th Safest City in Texas in 2019.

“We are grateful to Chief Terry Garrett and his officers for their dedication in serving Heath 24/7,” said Mayor Elam. “Our extremely low crime statistics place our city at the top of the 267 cities statewide that were analyzed for this safety ranking.”

The annual study conducted by SafeWise is based upon the most recent data available in the FBI Uniform Crime Report, as well as the number of violent crime and property crime incidents per 1,000 residents in each city. Heath made the Top 50 list, ranking right behind Highland Park at #10 and University Park at #11.

“I am proud of our officers for their dedication and diligence to their profession,” said Chief Garrett. “We also want to thank our citizens for being vigilant. In a community of our size, most crime is what we call a ‘crime of opportunity’ that occurs when residents leave their garage doors open or cars and homes unlocked. Simply securing your property, as well as calling 9-1-1 whenever you see suspicious activity, helps us to better serve the public.”

In the City of Heath, each DPS Officer is tripled certified as a police officer, a fire fighter and an EMT professional. That means as first responders, they are able to give the necessary care or protection needed immediately upon arrival.

In addition to recognizing the officers during the City Council meeting, the City held a reception for the officers prior to the meeting. For more information about the City of Heath, visit www.heathtx.com.

Photo Above: The Heath City Council stands with Heath DPS representatives to honor and thank them for their service during the March 26 City Council meeting.