Wylie TX 75098

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This article is about the unsung hero’s in Wylie Texas. Specifically the Wylie Police Department. Wylie is a town in Southeast Collin County with a current population of 32,696. Not much is ever said about Law Enforcement in any community, but I wanted to give this department it’s just recognition.

When the city of Wylie Texas was formed in 1887 it had a Town Marshall as it’s law enforcement. This Town Marshall was a more administrative function than law enforcement. The longest holder of that station was Ham Hawrey who held it for about 6 years.

The Wylie Police Department came into being in the early 60’s when Barney Gaylor jr. was hired as it’s one and only police officer. The force at that time had a police car, and a small building erected next to a fire house was the jail. At that time the population was approximately 1,804.

Today however, the city has a population of 32,696 and is listed as number 8 in the fastest growing suburbs of Dallas Texas, and it’s projected to reach 39,000 by the end of 2008. The Police Department has grown to a reported 40 Officers plus admin staff.

The men and women of this police force are dedicated and committed to providing safe and secure neighborhoods through community oriented policing, improving the quality of life for it’s residents.

Let’s take a look at this department.

First and foremost are the Patrol Officers who are the front line in protecting and policing this community. They have currently one K-9 unit, with another in training. They are responsible for initial crime investigation and the protection of Wylie’s citizens. They provide around the clock 24/7 preventive patrol, service calls, traffic investigation and enforcement, and enforcement of all laws local, federal, and state. They are the first contact for the lost and homeless in the community. They have had one officer shot in the line of duty who survived those injuries.

School Resource Officers are stationed inside Wylie ISD schools providing school security, classroom instruction, anti-drug and alcohol instruction, and act as mentors to the students. They are the link between the Wylie ISD and the Police Department.\

The Criminal Investigative Division. They have 5 detectives and a Seargent who handle about 90 cases a month total. This division is responsible for solving 2 cold case murders in the past few years. They are the people who do follow up investigations to crimes. They investigate all homicides and do the CSI work.They obtain the arrest warrants, search warrants, and gather evidence which leads to successful prosecution of criminal offenders, and the recovery of stolen property. They maintain the Sex Offender data list. This division is at the heart of the department and are responsible for the things mentioned above and more.

The Records and Statistics division is responsible for maintaining the Uniform crime Reports. The Crime in Wylie dropped 17% in 2006 to 1,794 compared to the 2005 figures set at 2,107, and is currently at a lower level. These figures are based on Part 1 crimes which is the industry standard as selected by the FBI.

The SWAT team is comprised of well trained officers and handles critical incidents such as hostage situations, barricaded suspects,and serve felony and drug warrants. They are certified officers who are a mixture of Patrol and other officers.

In addition the Wylie Police Department provides a number of special services to the community. Some of those are Free Gun Locks, Home Security Evaluations, Neighborhood Watch training, and Self Defense for Women. These are just a few of the things they provide, and the list is longer than I can put in this article.

So there you have it. The Wylie Police Department are a group of people who are here to protect and serve you. The next time your stopped for a traffic violation don’t think badly of them, they didn’t do the violation, you did.

When you see a Police Officer, thank them for their service and for what they do, and remember that it’s because of what they do that you, your home, and community are safe and secure.

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In todays world not much is said about the real hero’s in our communities. We mostly accept the fact that they are there but do not give them the credit or respect they are entitled to. This article will deal with the Fire Department in Wylie Texas.

The Wylie Fire Department covers approximately 60 square miles in Southeast collin county. Currently it has 2 Fire stations manned 24/7 and a temporary station, with a permanent Station number 3 under construction. The 2 permanent stations currently have ‘Quint’ fire truck’s. A ‘Quint’ truck combines the five functions of an engine and ladder truck, which are a pump, water tank, fire hose, an aerial device, and ground ladders. They also have 3 MICU ambulances which serve the current 32,000+ residents of Wylie of which a large percentage are elderly citizens, along with an ever growing number of young families, and businesses. Since the 2000 census Wylie has doubled it’s population, and is considered one of the fastest growing suburbs in Dallas Texas. The City of Wylie, and it’s Fire Department are dedicated to keeping up with the phenomenal growth of this area.

The Wylie Fire Department was founded and established in 1909, and their mission statement is “Dedicating themselves to provide a progressively trained, and fully equipped department in order to protect the lives, property, and environment of Wylie Texas”. This is a large task since they also provide service for the Southeast Collin County Coalition. In addition to Wylie Texas proper they also provide extra-territorial coverage under contract to St. Paul Texas and portions of Dallas County, Rockwall County, and Lavon Lake.

Their staff currently includes a Chief, assistant Chief, EMS Captain, Fire Marshall, Fire Inspector/Investigator, and Administrative personnel. They are rated as a Class 1 Department by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). They have a PPC rating of 1 which is split because of their outside protected area’s, which are properties located within 1 mile of a city limit border. The State Fire Marshall, G. Mike Davis, states that “a PPC rating of 1 translates into the best fire protection available, creating lower property insurance rates”.

Wylie Texas is located within 3 miles of Lavon Lake which provides the residents as well as visitors with great fishing, boating, camping, swimming, and water sports. The Wylie Fire Department has a Fire Rescue Division which is surpassed by none. They are well trained and have the best equipment available to them to do a superior job. They currently have 2 hovercraft, and an all terrain vehicle called the Ranger, and a pontoon craft called Marine 1 which they operate in the performance of their duties. This video will show you a Hovercraft Training Session. This is one of two Neoteric Hovercraft owned by the Wylie Fire Rescue.

the Wylie Fire Rescue.

Your community’s Fire Department is one of the key links to your community’s safety and existence. If you see a Fireman, Thank Him or Her, for their work and sacrifice.

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Wylie Texas is growing and since the year 2000 has doubled it’s population.

It’s expansion, as of the 2006 census estimate, the North Texas Central Council of Governments has placed the city’s population at 33,000. Most recent estimates show the population approaching 39,000 . With this expansion the growth of Manufacuring Facilities in Wylie has increased as well offering a wide variety of possible employment options.

We have the retail, construction and other businesses currently operating in the city. One important area which has not been recognized is the growth in Manufacturing Facilities which are located in Wylie. In mid 2006 is was estimated that Wylie had 41 units of this class. These businesses offer large scale employment opportunities for the city, and surrounding area’s.

In September of 2007 it was reported that the unemployment figures for Wylie Texas was at 4.0%. This figure includes a large group of people under the age of 18, and over the age of 65 who are retired.

The manufacturing industry is successful thanks to the manual labor of the industry’s employees. Some job titles in manufacturing include industrial, electronic and mechanical engineers, drafters, production managers, tool and die makers, computer programmers and operators, assemblers, inspectors, and sales reps and sales engineers. No college education is required to get started in this industry as a production worker, but management positions may require a college degree. Some workers take local training courses or learn on the job as apprentices. Salaries for manufacturing workers are very good compared to other industries.

Let’s take a look at some of the companies available in Wylie.

Sanden International USA Inc. - This company has a large facility in Wylie and is the world’s largest independent supplier of Auto air conditioning compressors.
Bayco Products Inc. - professional grade task lighting solutions to the world. Their extensive task lighting portfolio spans professional and non-professional applications, from completely portable task lights for the utmost user mobility, to powerful free- standing lights for large work areas. Indestructible LED lights for hazardous confined spaces and high-intensity fluorescent corded lights for utility areas.
Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing - provides a broad range of solutions to meet specific waterproofing needs. CCW offers technical services, research & development and manufacturing capabilities from its headquarters in Wylie, Texas and 3 other facilities in other locations.
Lutz Woodworks Inc. - Commercial and Institutional AWI certified manufacturer of commercial millwork and casework for institutional use.
American Steam Inc. - service and installation of boilers, burners, water softeners, deaerators, economizers, blowdown heat recovery, oxygen trim systems, flow metering (steam, water, oil and gas), and high pressure condensate return systems. Althuser Inc. - manufacturing of bedding ensembles and other fine for discerning home owners, and premier interior designers.
General Transformer Corp. - Power transformers convert power-level voltages from one level or phase configuration to another.
Allermed Corp. - Manufactrers of Air Filters a Wylie based company.

These are just a few of the many Manufacturing Facilities in Wylie. The Products produced are varied and more are being added to the mix with the new growth of the city. The few mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg.

For more detailed information regarding the manufacturing facilities located in Wylie you can contact The City of Wylie or The Wylie Chamber of Commerce.

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Wylie Texas is in a phenominal growth period, and it has doubled in size since the year 2000. With that growth small and large businesses retail and otherwise are popping up all over Wylie.

Since 2005 there have been a number of additions to the landscape. One is Shafer Plaza, a small strip center anchored by The Texas Credit Union along with a Barber Shop, Subway Sandwiches, a Cleaner, Lil Caesar Pizza, a Donut Shop, Sprint, and a Fittness Center.

The 2005 figures also indicate that there were 1073 total businesses located in Wylie covering a varied collection from accounting businesses to a variety of others.

There is also a larger strip center which is co-anchored by Albertsons Grocery and Home Depot along with Blockbusters, a Barber Shop, a Title Company, Quizinos Subs, FujiyA Egg Rolls, and a Dentist Office. It also has a free standing building with a Bank of America.

In the northern section of the city we have a Super Walmart. And, currently under construction is a Major Shopping Mall which will be anchored by a Super Target Store having a large number of Retail Outlets, Restaurants as well as other attractions. This Mall will be located to the west of the intersection of FM 544 and SH 78 the main throughfares of this area.

As Wylie continues to experience residential growth, more businesses are popping up on the Wylie landscape. According to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, there were 843 active sales tax businesses located in the 75098 zip code as of January 1, 2007. In 2006, there were only 204 new sales tax permits issued for the 75098 zip code.

City-data.com shows statistics as of 2005 and if other data is available I have not found it. It shows the Top Industries in the 75098 zip code by number of employee’s as:

1. Accommodation and Food Services:
Limited-Service Restaurants
20-49 employees: 9 establishments,
10-19 employees: 2 establishments,
5-9 employees: 1 establishment,
1-4 employees: 3 establishments
2. Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services:
Landscaping Services
50-99 employees: 1 establishment,
20-49 employees: 5 establishments,
10-19 employees: 2 establishments,
5-9 employees: 1 establishment,
1-4 employees: 7 establishments
3. Accommodation and Food Services:
Full-Service Restaurants
100-249 employees: 1 establishment,
20-49 employees: 2 establishments,
5-9 employees: 2 establishments,
1-4 employees: 3 establishments
4. Wholesale Trade:
Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
100-249 employees: 1 establishment
5. Construction:
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
100-249 employees: 1 establishment
6. Construction:
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
50-99 employees: 1 establishment,
20-49 employees: 1 establishment,
10-19 employees: 2 establishments,
5-9 employees: 2 establishments,
1-4 employees: 6 establishments

The most common indusries for males is shown at:
Construction (16%)
Computer and electronic products (8%)
Broadcasting and telecommunications (7%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Educational services (4%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations for males:
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
Computer specialists (6%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
Engineers (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

The most common industries for females is shown at:
Finance and insurance (12%)
Health care (12%)
Educational services (10%)
Computer and electronic products (7%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
Social assistance (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
The most common occupations for females:
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
Business operations specialists (6%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
Customer service representatives (4%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Population (year 2000): 15,132. Estimated population in July 2006: 32,696 (+116.1% change) Males: 7,468 (49.4%)Females: 7,664 (50.6%)

The Wylie Chamber of Commerce as well as The City of Wylie may have more up to date information but as the composition of this article this is what was available to me.

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