Welcome to the Sonora Police Department web site. This site is intended to provide you with the basic information regarding the Department, available services, Police personnel and some information about the area. Feel free to look around. |
It is the mission of the Sonora Police Department to provide the highest most dedicated level of service to our community. Protecting citizens and their property is our main function and goal. We have chosen if unavoidable to place ourselves in harms way to protect you and your family. We strive to stop crime before it happens by having a proactive approach. We stand behind our commitments to provide the utmost service to our community. This level of service shall be accomplished through honesty, integrity, and excellence. |
The Sonora Police Department has 5 sworn Officers and 2 civilian employees. Sonora, a city of 3,000 population is one of the safest cities in our nation. We are convinced that one reason for our low crime rate is due to our pro-active approach to crime. |
The Sonora Police Department is committed to the concept of Community Oriented Policing because we srongly believe that a partnership between the community and the police is the only way to make our community a safe place to live and raise a family. In order to protect and serve the community, the department stresses proactive law enforcement to indentify potential problems and use preventive measures before a problem can reach crisis proportions. The department uses such methods as around the clock patrol, surveillance and traffic enforcement to achieve this proactive approach to law enforcement. |
The Sonora Police Department has several different areas within itself--administration, patrol, criminal investigation, D.A.R.E., K-9, and animal control. All working together to ensure the safety of lives and property within the City. The department also is involved in the community in other ways, including the following: |
| providing guest speaking for civic groups and local businesses upon request |
| fingerprinting of children upon parental request |
| performing charitable work such as providing assistance to the Sutton County Child Welfare's "Angel Tree Project". Project Graduation, Health Fair, 4-H shooting sports, Boy Scouts, Explorer Post, Project clean up Sonora, Relay for Life and more. |
| Hosting training to the area law enforcement agencies. |
| Unlocking vehicles and assisting our stranded motorist with assistance through the Minister's Alliance. |
| Offering a House Watch Program and Close Patrol Programs. |
If you are interested in any of the above programs, please contact us at the numbers below. |
| Contact Information |
| Telephone-- (915)387-3888 or (915)387-3889 (911 Emergency) |
| Facsimile-- (915)387-6062 |
| Postal address--609 S. Water Avenue, Sonora, Texas 76950 |
| Electronic mail-- Sonora Police Department police@sonoratx.net |
Police Chief Edward M. House