Welcome to the Police Department
Police Chief John Stewart
Office: 361.552.3788
Trina Stanfield - Administrative Assistant to the Chief
Office: 361.552.3788
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
Three investigators are assigned to the detective
division under the direct supervision of the Captain. Two
investigators are assigned to assist the patrol division with crime
scene processing, evidence collection, follow up with investigation of
serious offenses, work with the victims, identify offenders, and work
with prosecutors to present cases for trial. One investigator
is assigned to work narcotics and vice cases in the city.
Working with other agencies in the county and state and assisted by
other Port Lavaca officers, this investigator is responsible to
identify and prosecute drug offenders in the area and work vice
investigations as needed.
Investigative Categories:
Juvenile Crime
Burglary
Crimes Against Children and Families
Intelligence/Narcotics
Investigative Support
Victim Assistance
Robbery/Homicide
Theft/Fraud
Patrol Division
POLICE OFFICER:
Working in uniform under the direction of a patrol Sergeant, Officers
serve the needs of the public by investigating complaints, deterring
criminal activities, arresting persons involved in criminal conduct and
safeguarding the public by performing traffic enforcement duties..
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have Basic certification through the Texas Commission of Law
Enforcement Standards and education, be a U.S. Citizen over 21 years of
age with no prior criminal history. High School diploma or GED required
with a valid drivers license and a good driving record. Prior
experiences in law enforcement or related college courses are
preferred. Be in and maintain good physical condition.
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Manpower:
Fourteen officers are assigned to the patrol division. These
officers work on a twelve (12) hour schedule maintaining patrol
responsibilities. Each shift includes a patrol sergeant
supervised the daily duties of officers. Senior officers may
attain the rank of Corporal. All officers are expected to
work with citizens to further the goals of Community Policing.
K-9
Officer Jason Boyd and K-9 Officer Tyson are assigned to
the Patrol Division
Communications:
Enhanced 9-1-1 service is available in Port Lavaca and the Calhoun
County area. Our 9-1-1 system includes both automatic number
identification and automatic location identification. These
enhancements display to a 9-1-1 Dispatcher the caller's telephone
number and the location from which the 9-1-1 call is being placed.
These features allow a 9-1-1 Dispatcher to call you back and/or send
help when a 9-1-1 call is accidentally disconnected or the caller is
unable to communicate.
Who answers 9-1-1 calls?
Highly trained Police Dispatchers within the Police Department's
Communications Unit answer 9-1-1 calls placed within the City of Port
Lavaca. The Port Lavaca Police Department's Communications Unit is one
of two 9-1-1 answering points in the Calhoun County area. The Calhoun
County Sheriffs Department is the primary point of answer for 9-1-1.
Can I call 9-1-1 from a
cellular or PCS telephone?
Yes. 9-1-1 is a free call from your cellular or PCS phone. Remember
that the 9-1-1 dispatcher will not receive a display of your phone
number or location when calling from any "wireless" phone. For this
reason, your 9-1-1 call from a wireless phone may have to be
transferred to another agency.
Can I call 9-1-1 from a
pay phone?
Yes. No coin is needed when dialing 9-1-1.
Do they know where I am
calling from when I call 9-1-1?
In our enhanced 9-1-1 system, the 9-1-1 Dispatcher will automatically
receive a computer display of the telephone company billing address for
the telephone that the 9-1-1 call is placed from. There are some
instances when this address will not be correct. Examples include:
Calls placed from cellular or PCS telephones do not display the calling
telephone number or location (work is in progress that may allow
delivery of this vital information in the future). Calls placed from
large PBX systems such as schools and banks often will actually display
the address location or address of the main facility. For these
reasons, the 9-1-1 Dispatcher will ask callers for the specific
location at which assistance is needed. Stay on the line and follow
instructions of the 9-1-1 Dispatcher.
Are police officers,
firefighters and ambulances dispatched in the order calls are received?
No. The 9-1-1 Dispatcher will ask you for pertinent information
concerning the incident you are reporting. In all cases, emergencies
involving somone's life will take priority over emergencies involving
property only. If there will be a delay in response to your call, the
9-1-1 Dispatcher will attempt to let you know that a response may be
delayed. In all cases, if the situation changes before help arrives,
call 9-1-1 again and update the 9-1-1 Dispatcher with the new
information. You are encouraged to dial 9-1-1 anytime you feel a
response by Police, Fire, or EMS personnel is needed. The 9-1-1
Dispatchers that answer your calls are trained to ask specific
questions and make decisions regarding the appropriate Public Safety
response to your call. Depending upon the situation being reported,
your call may be transferred to another agency or you may be referred
to an alternative number. In all instances, you should follow the
instructions and directions given to you by the 9-1-1 Dispatcher
How many dispatchers does
the Port Lavaca Police Department Employ?
We employ four full time dispatchers and two part-time dispatchers. If
you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact them at the
Port Lavaca Police Department at any time. Each is highly trained and
willing to answer any question you have. If they do not have the
answer, they will get it for you and return your call.
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