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 …
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Skip Nicholson was shot and killed while he and the chief deputy responded to a domestic disturbance call on Shamburger Road in Yellow Bluff at about 5:00...
Detective Antonio Valentine was killed in a vehicle crash near the intersection of Bellefontaine Road and Crete Drive, in Bellefontaine Neighbors, at about 3:00 pm. The department vehicle he and his...
Police Officer Henry Laxson was shot and killed as he and other officers responded to a domestic violence and shooting call in the 3600 block of Jervis Court in Rex...
Sergeant Dominic Guida suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a multi-agency field force training exercise at the Relay Fire Tower in Bunnell. He was participating in the training...
Code Enforcement Officer Adam Arbogast died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Arbogast had served with the Parsons Police Department for one...
Deputy Sheriff Frank Ramirez was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 14 at about 12:50 am. He was driving eastbound during a period of rain, responding to a call...
Corrections Officer Rhonda Russell was shot and killed after a struggle for her firearm at the holding area of the Central Court building at 615 Fourth Street in Altoona. A...
Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Master Trooper Stainbrook had served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for 20 years...
K9 Rogue suffered a fatal heart attack while performing training exercises at 1400 Fire Lane in Cedar Park. K9 Rogue had served with the Cedar Park Police Department for seven...
Sergeant Scotty Patton died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Patton had served with the Robinson Township Police Department for 11 years.
