Texas Police Chiefs Association

We would like to congratulate Cleburne Police Department Chief Rob Severance and his team for winning our 1st Annual National Night Out Photo Contest! With 55 submissions, each photo beautifully showcased the spirit of National Night Out and highlighted their department’s community involvement. Well done, Cleburne PD!

We send our sincere thoughts and prayers to all those impacted by Hurricane Milton. #prayforflorida

We're excited to be at the Texas Municipal League Conference in Houston! If you are at the expo hall, don’t forget to stop by booth 1125 and say hi! We have a lot to offer our profession and would love to chat with you.

FREE TRAINING: The Huntsville Police Department is hosting FREE Law Enforcement Chaplain Training October 14 – 17, 2024. In response to the growing need for emotional and spiritual care for law enforcement officers, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) has developed the Law Enforcement Chaplain Training Program (LECTP). Taught by former officers, this Biblically-based training is free and open to active-duty/retired law enforcement, chaplains, pastors, and anyone interested in serving these brave men and women. To register, https://lnkd.in/gQWEgRfV October 14 - 17, 2024 Huntsville Police Department 560 FM 2821 W, Huntsville, TX 77320

We are deeply saddened to share the tragic news of the passing of Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love. His commitment and service to the community will never be forgotten. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, colleagues, and the entire community during this difficult time.   While en route to a vehicle collision call at 8:20 p.m., Deputy Love's cruiser struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. He was transferred to Medical City Decatur, where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Love had served with the Wise County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for six months. He had previously served with the Decatur Police Department and the Wise County Sheriff's Department as a jailer. He was awarded the Decatur Police Department's Newcomer of the Year in 2024 and Wise County Sheriff's Office Jailer of the Year in 2019. He is survived by his wife and children.   End of Watch: October 2, 2024.   “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Congratulations to Mount Pleasant Texas Police Department Chief Mark Buhman and his department for successfully passing their 5th onsite assessment! They are one of the few agencies in the program that have consistently met best practice standards since 2008. Outstanding!

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia of the Cameron County Constable's Office – Precinct 1. His dedication and service to his community will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him during this difficult time.   Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia was killed in a vehicle crash after assisting other officers at a crash scene on Texas State Highway 48 near Marine Way Road at 6:45 p.m. Deputy Garcia was sitting in his parked patrol vehicle on the side of the highway, preparing to drive away, when he was rear-ended by a truck. The driver was on his phone when he collided with Deputy Garcia's patrol car. He was transported to a Brownsville hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.   End of Watch Monday, September 30, 2024   “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Congratulations to Mansfield Police Department Chief Tracy Aaron and his team for successfully completing their third onsite inspection as part of the TPCAF Accreditation Program. Well done!

Please join us in prayer as we mourn and observe a moment of silence in honor of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, who passed away this morning, surrounded by his loved ones. On September 17, Trooper Vasquez was working a crash investigation in Ector County when he was critically injured by a vehicle that struck an Ector County Sheriff's Department vehicle while he was outside. A U.S. Army veteran and recent graduate of DPS class A-23, Trooper Vasquez dedicated his life to serving others. We kindly ask for your prayers for his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. We will never forget his sacrifice. “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

We were honored to welcome NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, known for his remarkable career with the Baylor Bears and the Chicago Bears, at our foundation board meeting where he shared an inspiring message on leadership.