Police Department
Florence Police Department – Police Chief
Julie Elliott-Abshire has served with the Florence Police Department for the past 3 years and was appointed to the Chief position on July 1, 2010. Chief Elliott came to the Central Texas area from Wichita Falls, Texas, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and was a member of the Wichita Falls Police Department. Chief Elliott served on the WFPD in the patrol section as well as the Crimes Against Children’s Division as a detective. Chief Elliott was also a member of the WFPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team.
Chief Elliott is active in several community organizations as well as her church. Chief Elliott is married with 2 children.
A Message from the Chief
The Florence Police Department will strive to provide quality public service based on high ethical and professional standards. This mission is to be attained through a sincere commitment to public service. It includes preserving the peace and order of the City through conflict management and enforcement of criminal laws. It also includes being both responsive and responsible to the public we serve. We will strive to serve, educate and protect the public through community collaboration, problem recognition, problem resolution and police action. In carrying out our mission, we must work with our community as a team to ensure that the citizens of Florence are provided the best protection and service we can give.
Our philosophy encourages two-way communication between Police Officers and the residents in the city they serve. We believe that the members of the Police Department and residents of the city can work together to solve problems and address issues in an atmosphere of trust and teamwork.
Mission Statement:
We pursue a working environment in which honesty, integrity, open communication, and compassion guide our actions. We will continue to serve and protect the citizens of this great community.
Click on the following links for more information:
Identity Theft - http://www.texasfightsidtheft.gov
Cyber Safety - https://www.oag.state.tx.us/criminal/cybersafety.shtml
Senior Texans Page - https://www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/index.shtml
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS & APS) – http://www.dfps.state.tx.us
Sex Offender Registry - https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/Index.aspx