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 …
Chief’s Message
Occasionally, the Chief shares important news, alerts, and information directly with you. Here’s a collection of what he’s shared.
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 …
Constitutional Carry (Texas version)… it’s coming… Read More »
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
*** Added: 2/21/2022 – One year anniversary of Crystal’s passing. Rest in eternal bliss, sister. ### Original Post – It comes with great heartache and sadness that I announce the passing of one of our …
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 …
Winter Weather Update #6
Good Wednesday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart IS NOT yet open but we are told they are trying. Murphy …
Winter Weather Update #5
Good evening, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. UPDATES: From the office of the Emergency Manager: The local shelter at Calvary Baptist Church remains open. Call …
Deputy Sheriff Michael Hartwick succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a front-end loader truck at I-275 and Ulmerton Road, near the Howard Frankland Bridge at 10:30 pm....
K9 Rocket died in his handler's patrol vehicle after the temperature monitoring alarm system failed while idling at the D.C. Police Facility at 2800 New York Avenue, Northeast.
K9 Rocket...
Trooper Cadet Patrick Dupree passed away after participating in a physically demanding weapons retentions course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center at 1000 Indian Springs Drive in Forsyth at...
Police Officer Mike Todd succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained on December 5th, 1998, by gunfire at Nashville Street and Westphalia Street in Detroit at 11:10 pm.
Officer Todd...
Police Officer Dillon Vakoff was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance in the 6700 block of W. 51st Avenue at about 1:40 am.
He and another officer were...
Correctional Officer III Kaitlyn Ritnour was killed in a vehicle crash while leaving the Ruben M. Torres Unit at 125 Private Road 4303 in Hondo.
She had worked an assignment...
Deputy Sheriff Marshall Ervin and Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Koleski were shot and killed while serving a felony theft warrant at 2474 Hampton Glen Court in Marietta shortly before 8:00 pm....
Police Officer Seara Burton succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained while conducting a traffic stop on August 10th, 2022.
Other officers had requested her assistance to stop a moped being driven...
K9 Axel was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a stabbing suspect.
The Charleston Police Department was notified that a man wanted on a felony warrant was...
