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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMSThere are a variety of department sponsored programs which assist officers in their daily duties and/or provide additional outreach to Beaumont citizens. Some of these programs include:
CONTACT: VICKIE THIBODEAUX -- 409-880-3816vthibodeaux@ci.beaumont.tx.usThe majority of patrol cars are now MDC (Mobile Data Computer) capable. These mobile computers allow access to integrated federal, state and Beaumont Police Department data bases. Officers can obtain information by direct access which enables them to take quicker action. This quick information response is definitely an enhancement to officer safety. Officers are now able to do the majority of offense reports on laptop computers. This enables reports to be entered into the department's computer data base quicker and free up the records management personnel for other duties. Return To Top Of Page
COPS-N-KIDS PICNICCONTACT: OFFICER CRYSTAL HOLMES -- 409-880-3825The Cops-N-Kids Picnic is held annually at various locations throughout Jefferson County. Co-sponsoring the event with the Beaumont Police Department are Pt. Arthur, Groves, Nederland and Pt. Neches Police Departments, and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. More than 7,000 people attend this annual event where free food and entertainment abound. More than 100 bicycles are given away as prizes. Volunteers from various neighborhood associations and the Tri-Agency Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association assist with the event. Return To Top Of Page NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONSCONTACT: PATROL DIVISION -- 409-880-3845In July 1993, the Beaumont Police Department instituted the Community Oriented Policing philosophy. As a result, neighborhood associations have been formed city-wide in an effort to get citizens more involved with their police department and vice versa. Many of these groups meet monthly in their neighborhood to discuss problems and concerns. These problems are often crime-related, but other topics often include drainage, streets and lighting. Many of these association members volunteer at the department's three substations located in three different locations of the city. Recently, many association members have become involved in the Citizens on Patrol Program assisting police in patrolling their neighborhood streets. The program involves program members committing a certain number of patrol hours. Return To Top Of PageCITIZENS ON PATROLCONTACT: OFFICER KEN HOBBS/OFFICER ROGER TRAHAN -- 409-880-3845Department personnel are active in the Citizens on Patrol Program, a program in which citizens patrol their neighborhoods in a non-confrontational manner. COP recently received 12 new cellular telephones from the Federal Community Policing Consortium. A block grant provided funds to purchase portable radios which allow the patrolling units to communicate with each other. If you are interested in applying for the Citizens on Patrol Program, click here for an application. For more information, visit the Citizens On Patrol webpage. Return To Top Of PagePOLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUECONTACT: OFFICER DAVID HENRY -- 409-880-3896The Police Activities League was begun in the summer of 1994. It involves police officers and volunteers reaching out to at-risk youth to provide activities and guidance. There are sporting programs, leadership programs, educational programs and tutorial programs that are offered to the youth at no cost to them. Return To Top Of PagePOLICE EXPLORER SCOUTSCONTACT: OFFICER CARLTON MANZER -- 409-880-3845The Beaumont Police Department sponsors a law enforcement explorer post. This is an affiliation of the Boy Scouts. Youth between the ages of 14 and 21 may participate. Participants learn about law enforcement from police officers. They are taught proper techniques in building searches, traffic stops, accident investigations and other situations. They also learn about crime prevention. The scouts participate in a ride-along program where they are allowed to ride with an officer to see actual police duties. In the past, Beaumont's explorers have participated in several competitions throughout the state. The Beaumont post has been in existence since 1986. Return To Top Of PageSPECIAL OLYMPICSCONTACT: OFFICER CRYSTAL HOLMES -- 409-880-3825Law enforcement officers throughout the state and country raise money for Special Olympics. In 1987, the Beaumont Police Department became involved in Special Olympics with officers raising money and using their own time to participate in the annual torch run to the Summer Games. The funds that these officers raise stay in the area which includes Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers and Jasper Counties and 1,500 athletes. Pt. Arthur Police Department came on board in 1996 and TDCJ joined in 1997. Beaumont Police Officer Crystal Holmes is the South East Texas area coordinator. This year's torch run will department from Beaumont on May 23 arriving in Arlington on May 24. Anyone interested in participating in the run can contact Officer Holmes. Return To Top Of PageSANTA IN BLUECONTACT: OFFICER TINA FLORES -- 409-880-3845Each year many officers participate in the Santa In Blue Program in which collected toys and clothing are distributed to needy children throughout the City of Beaumont. Return To Top Of PageReturn to Beaumont Police Department Home Page
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