Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas was the idea behind a recent training hosted by APPD. This week, we partnered with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, The Area Agency on Aging, Rally […]
Drill and Training with APISD
APISD and APPD teamed up with APFD and Tri-County EMS to conduct training during the summer. Aransas Pass Police Department hosted numerous active attack training courses over the summer, including the ALERRT Level 1 and
Communications Rodeo AP
This week, we hosted a Rodeo… Well, not a regular rodeo; a communications rodeo. Aransas Pass Emergency Management hosted this event with the Coastal Plain LEPC and with assistance from the Rockport Public Safety Center.
Crystal’s Dispatch Training
Each February, we dedicate a training event specific to dispatchers in honor of our late Communications Supervisor, Crystal Bath. This year, we hosted “Dispatcher John” with Ameri-Prep and his 8-hour course on Defeating Dispatch Drama.
2nd Annual Civilian Defense Academy, Congratulations to our Graduates!
This month marked the completion of our 2nd Annual Civilian Defense Academy. Congratulations to our Graduates!
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2nd Annual Civilian Defense Academy
APPD invites you to attend our 2nd annual Civilian Defense Academy starting Thursday, October 5th. This 5-part series will give you the knowledge and information to protect yourself and your family by learning techniques in
Active Attack Exercise
On Wednesday, Aug 9th, the Aransas Pass Police Department and the Aransas Pass Independent School District joined forces for our first Active Attack Full-Scale Exercise.
It’s Hurricane Season, Are you Prepared?
Today marks the first day of Hurricane Season, which runs until November 30th. Those of you who were here in 2017 might remember what it’s like going through a hurricane. We sure do! Several of
FTO’s Graduated!!!
It is graduation season here in South Texas, and yesterday we had a graduation ceremony of our own. Congratulations to the 13 police officers, deputies, and communications officers who graduated from the Field Training Officer
Preparations for Hurricane Season
On Monday afternoon, the Aransas Pass Police Department Dive Team and Marine Units inspected and cleaned the sea gates at the waterway entrance of Pelican Cove. These “Sea Gates” protect the city in the event
Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call at the 15000 block of Midway Road in Terry.
A female requested help in retrieving her...
Patrolman Andrew Duarte was shot and killed while responding to reports of an active shooter at the UPMC Memorial Hospital on Innovation Drive and Roosevelt Avenue in York at 10:43...
Police Officer Chris Reese and Police Officer Cameron Girvin were shot while conducting a traffic stop at Sylvan Court at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday evening.
While on patrol Officer Reese and...
Trooper Kyle McAcy was struck and killed by a snowplow while at the scene of a traffic crash on eastbound Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood.
Around 10:00 a.m., Trooper...
K9 Macho suffered a fatal heart attack after apprehending a suspect who was wanted on outstanding warrants at the 2000 block of Estalote Avenue in Harvey.
K9 Macho and the...
Police Officer Jeremy Labonte was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person reported at a shopping center at 1425 Market Blvd in Roswell around 7:15 p.m.
When Officer Labonte...
Officer Jason Roscow was shot and killed while responding to a report of a subject brandishing a gun at a resident near the 4700 block of High Creek in North...
K9 Preacher succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while pursuing a fleeing domestic suspect on Ranger Street in Portage Lake, Maine.
Law enforcement responded to a report of a domestic...
K9 Roxi succumbed to injuries she received in a vehicle crash during a pursuit of a wanted felon.
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect continued driving,...
