The Houston Police Department is committed in using volunteers to enhance the delivery of police service to the citizens of Houston through the department’s Police Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP). An important component of the Police VIP is the Citizen Patrol program.
The Houston Police Department is concerned about crime in the neighborhoods and communities throughout the city. In response, the Citizen Patrol program was established in an effort to bring the citizens and the police department together for a common goal, and that is to improve the quality of life by eliminating crime. The Citizen Patrol program is designed to provide a means for citizens to organize into patroller groups for the purpose of reducing crime in their community. Citizen Patrollers are the additional eyes and ears the police can count on to make Houston a safe place to live and work.
The goals of the Citizen Patrol program are:
To provide an effective method of discouraging neighborhood crimes and “decline.”
To promote a friendly and safer neighborhood environment while respecting the privacy and rights of all citizens.
To encourage awareness and provide improved communication among neighbors.
To upgrade the quality of life and property values in the area.
There are many active Citizen Patrol groups throughout the city of Houston. If you would like to be a part of the department’s Citizen Patrol program, you must meet the below listed minimum qualifications and standards for a police volunteer:
18 years of age or older.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Pass a background check.
Must be trained by the Houston Police Department.
Must reside in the area patrolled by the Citizen Patrol group.
here are many active Citizen Patrol groups throughout the city of Houston.
Must reside in the area patrolled by the Citizen Patrol group.
Citizen Patrol groups, must meet the below listed qualifications:
Designate a lead coordinator.
Recommendation that at least 8 citizens participate in the program. If less than 8 citizens, approval from the Citizen Patrol Division Liaison is required.
Commitment from the group to patrol a minimum of 30 hours per month.
Submit a monthly report detailing the group’s activity.
Submit a marked map outlining the area to be patrolled.
Once you complete the application, you should contact the Citizen Patrol Division Liaison in your area for further instruction.
Substation
Address
Officer/Phone #
Central – 1
61 Riesner Houston, TX 77002
W. Pate 713-284-8604
Central – 2
61 Riesner Houston, TX 77002
C. Trautwein 713-594-1395
Clear Lake
2855 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058
R. L. Derr 281-218-3800
Eastside
7525 Sherman Houston, TX 77012
R. Trejo 713-928-4600
Fondren
11168 Fondren Houston, TX 77096
J. A. Moon 713-773-7900
Kingwood
3915 Rustic Woods Kingwood, TX 77339
D. E. Ulrich 281-913-4500
North
9455 W. Montgomery Houston, TX 77088
K. D. Jaynes 281-405-5300
Northeast
8301 Ley Road Houston, TX 77028
B. Harris 713-635-0305
Northwest
6000 Teaque Houston, TX 77041
R. L. Smith 713-744-0900
South Central
2202 St. Emanuel Houston, TX 77003
A. Dealejandro 832-394-0200
Southeast
8300 Mykawa Houston, TX 77048
T. Harris 713-991-3504
Southwest
4503 Beechnut Houston, TX 77096
R. White 713-314-3900
Westside
3202 South Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77082
S. Bressler 281-584-4700
Call 713 308-3200 if you want a Citizen Patrol application mailed/faxed to you or you can pick an application from any of the listed police stations or at police headquarters:
Houston Police Department
Public Affairs Division - 21st floor
1200 Travis
Houston, Texas 77002
For further information or assistance in starting a Citizen Patrol group in your neighborhood, contact:
Senior Officer James Byrd, 713-308-3200 James.Byrd@cityofhouston.net. Do not use this e-mail for emergencies - Call 911 For non-emergency call 713-884-3131
