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The Pasadena Police Department is looking for qualified applicants who have the courage to make a difference in our community. If you are interested in a rewarding career with great benefits, we are currently recruiting for both a Basic and Modified Police Academy!

Over the past few weeks, Pasadena Police Officers visited many P.I.S.D. schools and greeted students as they began their academic school year. As a thank you, Pasadena Independent School District Superintendent

CRASH INVESTIGATION | All lanes of the NB Beltway feeder road at Vista Rd. will be shut down while investigators work a major crash. We will post an update when the roadway is back open.

It’s that time of year again! National Night Out will be here before you know it. Are you hosting a party? Are you interested in having officers attend your party? This annual event provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Officers will be out from 6-9 p.m., attending neighborhood parties. To request an officer at your party, visit https://www.pasadenatx.gov/149/Police-Department or scan the QR code below.

This past Sunday, during Evening Shift Patrol, Officers were dispatched to Richey St. in reference to a transformer fire.

Officer L. Chipres arrived on scene, and shortly after his arrival, he encountered a Pasadena resident, Ellie. Ellie observed officers and firefighters diligently working in 100° heat and took it upon himself to help. Ellie showed a profound act of kindness, brought officers and firefighters on scene ice and bottled water, and continued to do so for several hours until the scene was cleared. The Pasadena Police Department is grateful for Ellie and very appreciative of his support.

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Officer Garza organized his 8th annual back-to-school backpack giveaway. Each backpack included school supplies needed for each child to start the school year. The children in attendance were entered into a raffle where they received door prizes and a few won bikes.

Traffic Alert | All lanes of traffic on Spencer Hwy. between Strawberry Rd. to Lafferty Rd. will be shut down until further notice. ⚠️

NOW HIRING – $10,000 bonus | We are currently recruiting for a Basic and a Modified Police Academy. The Civil Service exam is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023, 6:00 P.M. at Campbell Hall, which is located at 7601 Red Bluff Rd. This test is the first step in our hiring process. The deadline to register is October 12, 2023.

**Attention Hyundai and Kia owners**

After a nationwide increase in thefts, Hyundai and Kia have provided our department with steering wheel locks to distribute to our community. Those who own a 2018 and older model Kia or Hyundai may pick up one of these devices from our Auto Crimes Unit. Call us at 713-475-7840 to schedule a pickup time to receive your FREE steering wheel lock..

As a department, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to serve our community.

Several members of our department recently went through the Federal Aviation’s Part 107 course and successfully completed the training to become licensed Drone Pilots. Upon hearing about this new addition to our department, the members of the Pasadena Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (P.C.P.A.A.A.) got together and decided to raise funds and donate a drone to our department.