Kilgore Police Department

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The Kilgore Police Department was established in 1931 along with the City of Kilgore shortly after the Famous East Texas Oil Boom. During the boom Kilgore became the geographic center of the oil field and an acre of downtown Kilgore was given the title of “World’s Richest Acre.” Kilgore continues to have a major role in the oil industry. The Kilgore Police Department now serves a population of 13,000 with 36 sworn police officers and a total of 56 employees.

The Kilgore Police Department is one of the most progressive and effective departments in East Texas maintaining a dual philosophy of balancing a hard-hitting approach against crime while maintaining strong community policing values. We hold our motto “Serving our Community” as more than just words on paper but something we put into action every day and all members subscribe to the Department’s core values of Service, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability and Compassion.

We are genuinely concerned with the well being of all of our Citizens and visitors to our city. This concern is captured in our vision statement:

The Kilgore Police Department will set the standard for a safe and crime free community through service, professionalism and excellence in policing. This high standard will result in our citizens having a premier quality of life with a strong sense of security, free from crime and fear anywhere within the City of Kilgore.

The Kilgore Police Department is committed to maintaining quality service for the Kilgore community with highly trained, professional and dedicated employees. High standards, quality training and a rigorous selection process ensure only the best police officers are selected for Kilgore and we continually strive to give our officers and employees quality equipment along with the latest technology available.

We would like to welcome your involvement with your police department by visiting us:
• on our webpage at www.kilgorepolice.com
• on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kilgorepolice
• in person for a tour at 909 N. Kilgore Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662

Learn about local crime and your department with the following programs:
• Crimereports - learn more at http://www.cityofkilgore.com/police/criminal-
activity-map
• Tip411 - learn more at http://www.cityofkilgore.com/node/1246
• CodeRed - learn more at http://www.cityofkilgore.com/node/1293
• Citizen Police Academy - learn more at
http://www.cityofkilgore.com/police/cpa
• Volunteer/Internship Program – learn more at http://www.cityofkilgore.com

The Kilgore Police Department is a full service department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year with access to administrative staff and the records department during normal business hours.

On February 15, 2013, the Kilgore Police Department received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Begun in 2006, the Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 165 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights. These Best Practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kilgore Police Captain Roman Roberson at 903-983-1559.

Mission

Vision:

The Kilgore Police Department will set the standard for a safe and crime free community through service, professionalism and excellence in policing. This high standard will result in our citizens having a premier quality of life with a strong sense of security, free from crime and fear anywhere within the City of Kilgore.


Mission:

To protect the lives and property of the people who live, work and play in the City of Kilgore and to enforce laws and ordinances within the framework of the United States Constitution with fairness, honesty and integrity.