PHOTO #1: Victoria Police Department Chief Chuck Young, right, helps residents dispose of their private documents securely during a shredding event at The Back Office in 2023.
PHOTO #2: Victoria Police Department Capt. Kevin Sanderson helps residents dispose of their private documents securely during a shredding event at The Back Office in 2023.
Community members will be able to dispose of their private documents securely when the Victoria Police Department hosts a shredding event sponsored by The Victoria Police Foundation and The Back Office from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 20 at The Back Office, 1211 N. Laurent St. 
Residents may bring paper documents to be shredded using The Back Office’s equipment. The first 100 pounds will be free. If residents would like to observe their documents being destroyed, they must sign in prior to entering the facility. Residents may not bring metal, plastic bags or other non-paper items.
For more information about Victoria Police Department programs and services, visit www.victoriatx.gov/police or contact the Community Engagement Unit at 361-485-3808.