The Office Of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5

What The Office Of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5 does

The Office of Constable Terry Allbritton is a Harris County, Texas government law enforcement agency serving over 1 million residents across more than 300 square miles of West Harris County. By state statute, its 450+ sworn deputies serve as licensed peace officers with authority for traffic enforcement, warrant service, civil process, criminal investigation, and Justice of the Peace Court bailiff duties. The department is organized into core divisions (Patrol with 300+ deputies, Toll Road, Parks covering 60+ parks across 14,000 acres, Civil and Writs, Warrants handling approximately 80,000 active warrants, and Communications) and specialized units (UAV/Drone program, K-9, Strategic Response Unit, Uniformed Investigative Deputies, Motorcycle, High Water Rescue, and Honor Guard), supported by 50 civilian staff in dispatch, records, evidence, IT, and victim advocacy roles.

Operationally, the department integrates a Computer-Aided Dispatch system with the Greater Harris County 911 Network, contracts with LexisNexis and CityProtect for records and crime-mapping access, and coordinates with the Harris County Toll Road Authority and EZ TAG for managed lane enforcement on the Katy Managed Lanes, Westpark Tollway, and Sam Houston Tollway. Its technology stack includes 9 active DJI drones (Matrice M210 V2, Mavic 3T, M30T, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual) with FLIR thermal imaging and 180x combined zoom, operated by 21 FAA Part 107 certified pilots under Certificates of Authorization valid through 2026. Drone deployments reached 809 over the 2023-2024 period across public safety, suspect search, search and rescue, investigation, and agency assist missions.

The office is funded through Harris County government tax revenue and provides services at no direct cost to residents, with certain fees set by Harris County for civil process and eviction filings. Its go-to-market model is community-oriented patrol, with contracted neighborhood patrol programs achieving a 3.5-minute average response time, supplemented by outreach programs (Hero Read, Stranger Danger, Silver Watch, fraud awareness, Citizens/Teen Police Academies, Explorer Program) distributed through schools, churches, businesses, and senior organizations. Primary customer segments are residents, businesses (including Energy Corridor corporate tenants), schools and youth organizations, senior citizens, and the Justice of the Peace Courts it serves with bailiff and civil process functions.

Name

The Office Of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5

Legal name

The Office of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5

Website

https://constablepct5.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Office of Constable Terry Allbritton is a Harris County, Texas law enforcement agency employing 450+ sworn deputies and 50 civilian staff to provide patrol, traffic enforcement, civil process, warrants, drone surveillance, and community programs across 300+ square miles serving over 1 million West Harris County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Dispatch Center Services (PSAP/911 Support, Private Dispatch) (BPAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Patrol and traffic enforcement
• Civil process serving
• Warrant apprehension services
• Emergency response dispatch

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Safety Services: Government-funded law enforcement services funded through Harris County tax revenue. Services include patrol, traffic enforcement, civil process, warrants, emergency response, and community programs provided at no direct charge to residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Office of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5 is a major metropolitan law enforcement agency providing patrol, traffic enforcement, civil process service, warrant apprehension, emergency response, and community policing programs to over 1 million residents across more than 300 square miles of West Harris County. The agency operates divisions including Patrol, Toll Road, Parks, Civil and Writs, Warrants, Communications, K-9, UAV/drone, Strategic Response Unit, and High Water Rescue.

Product overview

The Office of Constable Terry Allbritton, Harris County Precinct 5 is a major metropolitan law enforcement agency serving over 1 million residents across 300+ square miles of West Harris County. The department operates a multi-divisional structure centered on Patrol Division (300+ deputies), supplemented by specialized units including an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Program with DJI drones (Matrice M210 V2, Mavic 3T, M30T, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual), K-9 Units (German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retrievers), Strategic Response Unit (SRU), Uniformed Investigative Deputies (UID), Motorcycle Division, High Water Rescue Teams, and Honor Guard. Support services include Toll Road Division, Parks Division (60+ parks), Civil and Writs Division, Warrants Division (handling ~80,000 active warrants), Communications Center, and Civilian Support Staff. The department utilizes advanced technology including thermal imaging drones with 180x zoom cameras, CAD systems integrated with Greater Harris County 911 Network, and contracted patrol programs achieving 3.5-minute response times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patrol Division Largest division with over 300 deputies providing community-oriented patrol services including contracted patrols with 3.5-minute average response times, district patrols, and traffic enforcement for residents and contracted neighborhoods.
• Toll Road Division Facilitates traffic flow and provides security on Katy Managed Lanes (12 miles), West Sam Houston Tollway, and Westpark Tollway (13 miles Harris County segment), including HOV enforcement and EZ TAG coordination.
• Parks Division Patrols over 60 county parks encompassing approximately 14,000 acres using marked vehicles, foot patrols, ATV patrols, and bicycle patrols.
• Civil and Writs Division Processes court orders including subpoenas, eviction notices, protective orders, and enforces court decisions via Writs of Execution, conducting real property sales at Bayou City Event Center.
• Warrants Division Handles tens of thousands of warrants annually, from Class C offenses to felony charges, averaging around 80,000 warrants needing resolution at any given time.
• Communications Center Emergency and non-emergency call center linked with Greater Harris County 911 Network, dispatching deputies and maintaining minimum two dispatchers on duty at all times. All dispatchers are TCOLE certified with 20 hours of annual training.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Program Drone program utilizing DJI Matrice M210 V2s (Maverick and Goose), DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, DJI M30T, and DJI Mavic 3T systems with FLIR thermal imaging and 180x combined zoom for law enforcement operations including suspect searches, search and rescue, investigations, and agency assists.
• K-9 Unit Police service dogs including German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois for patrol work, and Labrador Retrievers trained in drug, bomb, and people detection. Each K-9 costs $7,000-$10,000 with 4-6 months intensive training and average 7-year service life.
• Strategic Response Unit (SRU) Tactical unit tasked with traffic enforcement, fugitive apprehension, and direct tactical responses for growing crime trends throughout Precinct 5.
• Uniformed Investigative Deputies (UID) Uniformed deputies performing hybrid patrol/investigative functions with advanced training, able to clear approximately 50 cases per month with about half resulting in arrests.
• High Water Rescue Teams Rescue teams equipped with flat-bottom rescue boats (115HP outboards), Zodiac swift water boats (25HP Yamaha), and high water vehicles for flood and hurricane response in coordination with Harris County Office of Emergency Management.
• Motorcycle Division Motorcycle units for traffic enforcement using Harley and Honda Gold Wing motorcycles, providing maneuverability through traffic and assisting with school zones and accident scenes. Deputies complete 40 hours of mandated training including 8 hours daily riding and obstacle courses.
• Community and Media Relations Division Community outreach programs including Hero Read, Stranger Danger, personal safety, fraud awareness, Silver Watch Program for seniors, Citizens Police Academy, Teen Police Academy, Explorer Program, and management of department social media outlets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5-minute average response time in contracted patrol areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Harris County Municipal Utility District number 165minorOthers · 1 October 2020Donated four DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone systems to the precinct's sUAS program in October 2020.
• Harris County Office of Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated High Water Rescue Teams for hurricane and flood response in the Gulf Coast region. Precinct 5 has formed multiple rescue teams equipped with flat-bottom rescue boats, swift water boats, and high water vehicles.
• Greater Harris County 911 NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunications division linked with the Greater Harris County 911 Network system for proper routing and immediate dispatch of emergency calls.
• Harris County Toll Road AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponsible for patrolling Katy Managed Lanes, West Sam Houston Tollway segment, and Westpark Tollway Harris County segment. Enforcement of HOV occupancy and toll compliance.
• Harris County Commissioners Precinct 3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal links provided for information from Harris County agencies including Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey's office.
• Harris County Commissioners Precinct 4minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal links provided for information from Harris County agencies including Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones' office.
• Federal Aviation AdministrationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAll 21 drone pilots certified under CFR Part 107. Department operates under approved Blanket FAA Certificate of Authorization #2024-CSA-14571-COA (April 2024-April 2026) and Jurisdictional FAA Certificate of Authorization #2024-CSA-14744-COA (April 2024-April 2026).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Montgomery County Sheriff's Office: Suburban Houston-area county law enforcement agency with similar demographic and growth profile. Comparable in patrol operations, civil process, and warrant enforcement functions.
• Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent suburban county law enforcement agency serving a rapidly growing population comparable to West Harris County. Functionally similar in patrol, civil process, and 911 integration.

Direct peers

• Harris County Constable Precinct 4: Sibling constable precinct operating under the same Texas state statute as Precinct 5, serving an adjacent suburban Harris County area with comparable patrol, civil-process, and court-bailiff functions.
• Harris County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement agency operating within Harris County alongside the Precinct 5 Constable's Office. Shares overlapping patrol, warrant, civil process, and 911-dispatch responsibilities for the same population, making it the most direct functional peer.
• Harris County Constable Precinct 1: Another Harris County constable's office with the same legal mandate (peace officers, warrants, civil process, JP bailiff duties), sharing dispatch and operational conventions with Precinct 5.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Police Department: Municipal police agency covering the city of Houston, overlapping Precinct 5 jurisdiction in parts of West Houston. Operates at larger municipal scale and provides comparable patrol, K-9, air support (drone/helicopter), and tactical functions.
• Fort Worth Police Department: Large Texas municipal police agency of comparable scale and complexity, operating multi-divisional patrol, K-9, drone, air support, and community-policing programs — a benchmark for major-metro law enforcement in Texas.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Statewide law enforcement agency providing highway patrol and specialized support that overlaps with Precinct 5's traffic, toll-road, and tactical functions. Operates at much broader geographic scale with similar regulatory and FAA compliance requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg2BqDmhy58HR_l903gTu1A?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheOfficeofConstableTerryAllbritton.HCCOPCT5
• Instagraminstagram.com/terry.allbritton.constable
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-office-of-constable-terry-allbritton-harris-county-precinct-5

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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