School Safety – Message from the Chief
It is no doubt because of this morning’s tragic and devastating events, some may be questioning, “How safe is my family within the community or in Aransas Pass ISD?” That’s a great question and one …
Chief’s Message
Occasionally, the Chief shares important news, alerts, and information directly with you. Here’s a collection of what he’s shared.
On Behalf of Chauvin, LA – Thank You, AP!
This event was a huge success, AP! Thank you!! The support received from AP and many others within the Coastal Bend was quite remarkable and very much appreciated, as you see. Those involved in delivering …
APPD Cares, Protecting Our Most Vulnerable
Happy Sunday, AP. I hope you are enjoying a delightful weekend. I am excited to announce a new program brought to you by the fine men and women of AP Public Safety Services. Working in …
Back to School, 2021
School is back in session! Well, not for everyone but today it is for our ISD staff. Welcome back, APISD heroes!! On Monday, August 16, 2021, our community kiddos will return to school. Here are …
Constitutional Carry (Texas version)… it’s coming…
Folks often ask me, “Are you for or against constitutional carry in Texas?” My general answer is – it really doesn’t matter what I think. What matters is, it’s coming. And, to answer the question …
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Lifesavers Recognized and Awarded
During this past Monday’s meeting of the city council, I had the honor of recognizing and awarding Sergeant Jeremy Gates and Officer John Valdez for saving the life of an elderly female while she was …
MRAP(RG31), but why?
Have you noticed? It’s here and almost completely ready to be used in the field. We only need to finish outfitting the interior. At that point, staff will begin training with the unit and preparing …
A Servant’s Heart has been Summoned Home
It comes with great heartache and sadness that I announce the passing of one of our very own this evening. Crystal Bath, our Telecommunications Supervisor, became ill over the past week with COVID when many …
Winter Weather Update #8 (FINAL)
Good Thursday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Is your business open? Let us and everyone else know on our Facebook …
Winter Weather Update #7
Good Wednesday afternoon, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart is open. Murphy USA is open (possibly out of fuel). Valero on …
K9 Tito died in his handler's patrol car after the air conditioning malfunctioned.
His handler had left him in the patrol car with the air conditioning on in order to set...
Captain David "Mac" MacAlpine died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while he worked the checkpoint located at NC17 and the South Carolina state line.
Captain MacAlpine was...
Lieutenant Earnie Oldham died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Lieutenant Oldham had served with the Plano Police Department for 34 years. He is...
Sergeant Richard Frankie died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Sergeant Frankie had served with the Fort Bend Independent School District Police Department...
Senior Police Officer Bill Jeffrey was shot and killed in the 5300 block of Aeropark Drive at about 7:30 am while serving a warrant in Harris County.
He and other officers...
Lieutenant John Stewart was killed during a vehicle pursuit in the 1000 block of North Matthews Road.
The subject involved in the initial pursuit with Lake City police officers then carjacked...
Police Officer Michelle Gattey died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Gattey was a United States Air Force veteran. She joined the Georgetown...
Lieutenant James Guynes died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Lieutenant Guynes had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department for 26 years. He...
Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans was shot and killed when he was dispatched to the 2300 block of South Northern Boulevard to check for a wanted subject at a residence at about...
Police Officer Noah LeBlanc died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer LeBlanc had served with the Laguna Vista Police Department for three years....
