Emergency services in Highland Village are highly rated and operate under a community-focused model.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police Department:** The **Highland Village Police Department (HVPD)** is known for its community policing approach, often hosting public engagement events and maintaining a highly visible, approachable presence in neighborhoods and schools. * **Fire & EMS:** The **Highland Village Fire Department (HVFD)** provides full fire suppression, rescue operations, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services. They operate out of a centralized station designed to ensure rapid response times across the city's relatively compact footprint. * **Disaster Management:** The city coordinates with Denton County Emergency Management for severe weather tracking, tornado sirens, and community alerts.