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Posted on: November 7, 2023

City earns state honors for video projects

Group photo of eight people. Three of them hold trophies.

PHOTO: The City of Victoria received four statewide awards from the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA). From left are Communications Administrative Assistant Alvesa Odom, Public Safety Communications Manager Lauren Meaux...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Victoria Police Department announces new deputy chief, more promotions

Three uniformed police officers pose for a photo

PHOTO: Three Victoria Police Department officers were promoted Oct. 27 during a private ceremony at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex. Shown from left are Sgt. Jacob Garza, Deputy Chief Clay Fetters and Lt. Jason Martin.

The Victoria Police ...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Retiring Deputy Chief Mark Jameson honored with walkout ceremony

Deputy Chief Mark Jameson walks down Bridge Street lined by rows of applauding officers

PHOTO #1: Victoria Police Department Deputy Chief Mark Jameson is surrounded by local law enforcement during his “walkout” ceremony in honor of his retirement Oct. 20 in the 300 block of South Bridge Street.

PHOTO #2: Victoria Police Department Deputy Chie...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Victoria Police Department receives $9,000 for SWAT equipment

Large group photo with most wearing police shirts or uniforms at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

PHOTO #1: Staff with the Victoria Police Department, City of Victoria Finance and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit pose for a photo Aug. 31 at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 9006 N. Navarro St. Suite C. The Victoria Police Department received a $9,000 grant from the Dickey ...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: September 29, 2020

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

National Night In parade route. For list of neighborhoods, visit the VPD Facebook page

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...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: September 11, 2020

City announces chief of police finalists

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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...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 23, 2020

Victoria Police Department earns trust by upholding core values

Interim Police Chief J. Mark Jameson

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...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 10, 2020

Community says goodbye to Police Chief J.J. Craig

State Representative Geanie Morrison addresses attendees

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...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 3, 2020

City of Victoria Police receives $500,000 grant

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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...

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2020 - Spotlight - Police