Port Aransas

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Port Aransas Police Department Divisions are available to speak to community groups of any size. Some of the topics for presentations are "Identity Theft", "Protective Orders and Family Violence"," Bicycle Safety", "Theft Prevention", "When to Call 911", "Cellular Phones and 911" and "What 911 Operators want to know", just to name a few. At least two week's notice is appreciated prior to the date of any presentation.

For more information or to schedule a presentation call
361-749-6241

2011 Bicycle Safety Rodeo

The Kiwanis Club and Port Aransas Police Department will be conducting our Annual Bicycle Rodeo on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM. The event will be held in the parking lot of Port Aransas High School, and all bike riders between the ages of 5-12 years old are eligible to participate.

There will be a course for riders to demonstrate their bicycle handling skills. They can also register their bike with the Police Department, get a FREE bike safety inspection and proper helment fitting.

Any rider participating in the rodeo must have a parent or guardian present and bring their own helment and bicycle. All participants will be required to sign a waiver of release before participating in the rodeo.

Contact can be made with the Event Coordinator, Officer Mike Hannon, by telephoning the Port Aransas Police Department at (361) 749-6241 for further details.

First Pitch

Toy Round-Up Scholarships

Agency Logo - Artist

National Night 2010

National Night 2010 was a success.

There were four residences from various parts of the city as well as one business that participated as hosts for the activities.

There were block parties, BBQs, self defense presentations and lots of activities.

This year's theme "Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party” was evident as multitudes of Port Aransas residents came out to get to know their neighbors and mingle with local police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel.

We would like to make National Night bigger and better in 2011 by having more hosting neighborhoods and businesses next year. It is important to present a united front against crime and drugs in this community.

Look forward to seeing you next year.

National Night Out 2010

Red Ribbon Week 2010

The Port Aransas Police Department and the Port Aransas Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week on October 25-29, 2010. The feedback from the students, teachers, parents and officers was that the event was a success.

Officers visited with Olsen Elementary School students throughout the week giving them red ribbons, popcorn and pickles and ending the week with a pep rally.

Officers led Brundrett Middle and Port Aransas High School students in a demonstration of Fatal Vision or “drunk” goggles. Officers spoke to both group about drug and alcohol laws in the State of Texas, the punishments and life effects of violating those laws, and what experiences officers have had in the field with DWIs and vehicle accidents related to Driving While Intoxicated.

Students from all of the schools participated in a poster contest, and each grade had a winner. Each winner was awarded a prize package that included a t-shirt, discount coupons and other prizes supporting Red Ribbon Week.

The officers also played a volleyball game with the students from Port Aransas High School to end the event. The officers put up a good fight, but the students ended up getting the best of them two games to one. All of the officers signed the game ball and left it for the school's trophy case.

In all it was a fun week.

Red Ribbon Week 2010

13th Annual Emergency Services Toy Round Up

13th Annual Toy Round Up