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Victoria Police Department swears in 3 new officers

The Victoria Police Department swore in three new officers during a ceremony June 2 at City Council chambers, 107 W. Juan Linn St. Shown from left are new Officers Jessica Bellan, Brittney Keil and Noah Wyatt, and Senior Patrol Officer Justin Surber. All ...

Victoria Police Department K9s Maverick and Rogue have received donation of body armor

Press release from Vested Interest in K9s

PHOTO #1: K9 Rogue

PHOTO #2: K9 Maverick

Victoria Police Department K9s Maverick and Rogue have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest i...

Chuck Young sworn in as chief of Victoria Police Department

Chuck Young was sworn in as chief of the Victoria Police Department on May 15 during a ceremony at the Victoria Community Center. The event was attended by City of Victoria leadership, local law enforcement, government officials, family and friends. Young...

Residents invited to honor fallen officers during National Police Week

PHOTO: From left, Victoria County Sheriff Justin Marr and Victoria Police Department Deputy Chief Mark Jameson participate in a memorial ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers May 17, 2022, at DeLeon Plaza. 

The Victoria Police Departme...

Victoria Police Department K9s Maverick and Rogue to get donation of body armor

Press release from Vested Interest in K9s

PHOTO #1: Victoria Police Department K9 Maverick

PHOTO #2: Victoria Police Department K9 Rogue

Victoria Police Department K9s Maverick and Rogue will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable do...

Victoria Police Department launches new tool for collecting feedback

The Victoria Police Department is launching a new survey tool that will allow residents to provide the department with feedback after receiving emergency assistance.

The new survey software, AXON My90, is integrated with the department’s computer-aided dis...

City of Victoria’s police and fire departments to host Lunch and Learn

PHOTO: Victoria Police Department Officer John Turner speaks during a Lunch and Learn event in 2022 at the Victoria Community Center.

The City of Victoria’s police and fire departments will host a monthly “Lunch and Learn” event at the Victoria Community C...

Victoria Police Department to host COVID-safe ‘National Night In’

The Victoria Police Department is putting a new spin on its National Night Out this year with National Night In, replacing community meetups with safer methods of building camaraderie between neighbors and first responders.

“National Night Out is usually a...

City announces chief of police finalists

The City of Victoria’s search for a new chief of police has resulted this week in the selection of three finalists. 

“The chief of police holds one of the most important positions within the City,” City Manager Jesús A. Garza said. “Working closel...

Victoria Police Department earns trust by upholding core values

Recent high-profile incidents of police violence have led to a breakdown of trust in law enforcement. We have seen citizens rising up across the nation to demand accountability and have been stunned to see how some protests have turned violent.

The Black L...

Community says goodbye to Police Chief J.J. Craig

PHOTO #1: State Representative Geanie Morrison addresses attendees at a farewell gathering for outgoing Victoria Police Department Chief J.J. Craig on Monday at the Victoria Community Center. City employees and representatives of various community organiz...

City of Victoria Police receives $500,000 grant

The City of Victoria Police Department was awarded a $500,000 grant Tuesday from the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program, which provides funding to law enforcement agencies to hire new personnel.

“We’re excited that the Victoria Police Depa...