Crime Control and Prevention District

In 1997, the citizens of Corpus Christi voted to establish the Crime Control and Prevention District (DISTRICT). The DISTRICT was renewed by voters in 2002 for five years, in 2007 for ten years, and in 2016 for ten years.

In 2026, voters will once more be asked to renew the DISTRICT for an additional ten years.

Funding for the DISTRICT comes from a one-eighth-cent sales tax dedicated to implementing crime reduction strategies and police and law enforcement related programs. The DISTRICT is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the City Council. This Board works closely with the City and the Police Department to develop a crime control budget

DISTRICT funding provides resources to support crime reduction initiatives focused on enforcement, neighborhood crime prevention, and the improvement of police equipment, technology, and infrastructure. Examples include real-time information access from patrol vehicles, the drone and e-bike patrol programs, Enduro motorcycles, in-car video systems, body-worn cameras, tasers, and strategically placed safety cameras. Funding also supports the replacement of police vehicles and other public safety equipment.

The DISTRICT also funds 78 sworn police officer positions and programs, including Bike Patrol, the K-9 Unit, Directed Patrol, Traffic Safety, and Crime Prevention Specialists. DISTRICT funding also includes community outreach and crime prevention initiatives such as “Operation Safe Return,” the Police Athletic League, National Night Out, the Police Explorer Program, safety inspections for businesses and residences, anti-bullying campaigns, and active shooter preparedness presentations.