Welcome to the Hondo Police Department

1101 16th St.  |   Hondo, TX 78861

The Police department provides not only police service, but also animal control for the city.

Mission Statement

We, in the Hondo Police Department, are dedicated to:

1. Provide police service to the citizens of Hondo in the most effective and efficient manner possible;
2. Provide police services courteously, ethically, honestly, progressively and professionally;
3. Provide the delivery of police services based on the Constitution of the United Sates, the laws of the State of Texas, Medina County and the Charter of the City of Hondo;
4. Provide police services in order to enhance and sustain the quality of life in an equitable manner, always remembering we are public servants.

Crime Prevention
The Crime Prevention Unit consists of one certified peace officer whose primary duties are to create a spirit of community by partnering up with citizens and providing them with the basic understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques for preventing and deterring crime. This task is accomplished by creating Neighborhood Watch Programs in as many parts of the city as possible and providing those Neighborhood Watch Programs with a working knowledge of the importance of
preventing crime by reducing the opportunity for crime. The Crime Prevention Officer also speaks at he local schools to students of all ages in an attempt to educate
students on the importance of maintaining a crime free life style.

Records Division
The Records Divisions is maintained by three clerks whose primary duties are data entry and filing of incoming police reports which are produced by the police department in the every day course of work. Other responsibilities are UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) which is done every month and given to Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas respond to all open records requests, maintain accident Reports, deliver prepared cases to County Attorney, District Attorney, Municipal and Juvenile Courts.

Patrol Division
The Hondo Police Department Patrol Division is  supervised by a patrol lieutenant that is assisted by three shift sergeants. The three shifts work 8 hour shift, Day shift 6:00 AM.

K-9 Patrol
The k-9 unit is specialized branch of the patrol division. It utilizes the superior abilities of the police service dog to protect police officers and other persons form injury or death. The canine unit is routinely depolyed to situations where there is a high potential of danger other officers. The canine unit provides support to officers during major disturbances, felony in-progress calls, burglary or robbery alarms, officer needs assistance calls, pursuits and is a good deterrent to any resistance. The canine unit is also routinely used for narcotic detections and tracking. When the canine unit is not working, it’s training.

Bike Patrol
The bike patrol was initiated as part of our patrol division several years ago. Since that time, we have had several officers trained in bicycle patrol tactics. Initially we planned on implementing bike patrol as full time endeavor, but due to man power constraints, we were not able to do so. When manpower allows, we use bike patrol as a community policing tool which is also great for public relations. Our community’s response to the bike patrol has been very positive.

D. A. R. E.
The D.A.R.E. division, comprised of three certified D.A.R.E. officers, teaches in four schools in the Hondo Independent School District. This program also sponsors community-wide activities and events throughout the year.