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	City of Sonora Police Department 609 S. Water Avenue Sonora, Texas 76950 (325)387-3888/ (325)387-3889 (911 Emergency) Fax# - (325) 387-6062 Police Chief: Tim Jarratt police@sonoratx.net
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 strongly 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 identify 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.

Safety Tips
Bicycle Tips	Home Alone Tips
DO: Always wear a Helmet!! Ride with traffic. Keep to the right of the road. Obey all traffic regulations. Stop and look both ways in order to make sure that side walks or streets are clear before you enter a street. Walk your bicycle across busy streets at corners or crosswalks. Use proper headlights and red taillights or reflector when riding at night. DON'T: Show off, keep your hands on the handlebars. Zigzag, race or stunt-ride in traffic. Hitch rides on trucks or cars. Accept passengers. Carry large packages, which could get in your way (use luggage carriers or basket). Ride against traffic. Wear dark clothing at night. Wear reflective clothing or light colors. Tailgate or ride too closely to cars or trucks. REMEMBER: Major streets are the most dangerous. The peak traffic hours between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. are the most dangerous and hazardous for cyclists.	To be home alone, you need to know the following things to protect you and your family. To check in with a parent or a neighbor immediately after arriving home. How to call 9-1-1, and be able to give directions to your home. When to call 911 and when not to call 911. To never accept gifts or rides from people they don't know well. How to use the door and window locks, and alarm systems if you have one. To never let anyone into your home without asking permission from a parent or adult. To never let a caller at the door or on the phone know that you are alone. Teach them to say, "Mom/Dad can't come to the phone (or door) right now." To carry a house key with them in a safe place (inside a shirt pocket or sock). Don't leave it under a mat or on a ledge outside the house. That's the first place a crook will look for a key to your door. How to escape in case of a fire. What to do in a tornado. To not go into an empty house or apartment if things don't look right-- a broken window, ripped screen, or an open door. To let you know about anything that frightens them or makes them feel uncomfortable.