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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.
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.
Core Values:
Service ◊
Our Department is dedicated to serving our community. We serve our city, citizens and any visitor to our city as well. We serve by reducing fear and crime and giving aid and support to those in need. We understand and hold our motto, “Serving Our Community”, as more than words on paper, but something we hold in the highest regard and put into action every day. We take public safety seriously and strive to make continuous improvements in partnership with the community. We are willing to sacrifice our needs for the needs of those we serve.
Respect ◊
Our Department has and shows respect for all people from all walks of life. We treat all people with the utmost respect, compassion and dignity. We show concern and compassion for victims of crime and treat persons who violate the law with both fairness and vigilance. We value our employees as our most important resource. We believe by demonstrating respect for others, we will earn respect for the Kilgore Police Department.
Integrity ◊
Our Department holds integrity as our standard. We know in our profession and with the public trust, integrity is essential. Ethical conduct should be a part of all we say and do off and on duty. We should always have the courage to do what is right, fair and honest. Our actions will match our words.
Professionalism ◊
Our Department believes the citizens deserve the best and we strive to achieve this with professional and personal excellence. We do not believe in the “Status Quo”. All of our actions are guided by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Accountability ◊
We hold ourselves fully accountable for our actions or failures on and off duty. We hold our supervisors accountable for their actions or failures of their employees when proper. We are accountable to each other, our department and most importantly the citizens we serve. We understand accountability promotes public trust which is essential to our mission.
Compassion ◊
We show genuine concern, care and empathy for others, treating all people with dignity. We understand there is no justice without mercy. We enforce the spirit of the law as opposed to the letter of the law whenever possible. We understand our authority has been given to us by the people, therefore we exercise its’ power with tremendous diligence, integrity and compassion.
