Do police officers have quotas for the number of citations they must write?
No. In fact, quotas are prohibited by Texas law. All patrol officers, however, have a responsibility to enforce traffic laws to insure the smooth flow of vehicular traffic and the safety of pedestrians that use our roadways. Officers have the discretion to make an arrest, issue a citation, issue a warning citation, or a give a verbal warning for most traffic violations.

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1. What phone number do I call for the Police?
2. How are Portland police officers trained
3. What is the requirement for display of my address?
4. Is there a teen curfew in Portland?
5. What is 2-1-1?
6. What is Code Red?
7. Where do I go to obtain a new driver license?
8. Do police officers have quotas for the number of citations they must write?
9. Do I need a permit for a block party?
10. How much is the alarm registration renewal charge?
11. What are the On-Street Parking Regulations?
12. Are there any parking bans in Portland?
13. Where can I find out about the laws related to parking?
14. Where do I report a streetlight or traffic light outage?
15. How can I get a "Slow - Children at Play" sign for my street?
16. How do I get a handicap parking permit?
17. How do I get a stop sign installed or the speed limit on my street lowered?
18. Can I contest a traffic ticket?
19. How do I file a police report?
20. Can I get a copy of the police officer's accident report?
21. Where do I register a Motor Vehicle?