Can I get a Police Department speaker for Crime Prevention or some other topic?

The Victoria Police Department is always happy to provide a speaker for your event when possible. If you are interested in having a speaker for your organization or would like to request a course be offered for your organization email the Police Department or call 361-485-3808.

All courses are offered completely free of charge. Courses are scheduled and held periodically in the Community Room at Victoria Mall. Due to limited seating in the Community Room, we do ask that anyone planning to attend a course, register by calling the Community Engagement Unit.

Courses are also available upon request for civic organizations, churches, or businesses, that would like an officer to come to their location and deliver one of these courses.

Topics Available

Some of the topics offered are:

  • Active Crime Prevention
  • Avoiding Scams
  • Burglary Prevention (Residential Security)
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Robbery Prevention

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5. Can I get a Police Department speaker for Crime Prevention or some other topic?
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