CONVERSE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Converse Police Department (CPD) consist of 30 full time officers (Chief, Assist Chief, 18 patrol officers, 3 traffic officers with 2 K-9’s, 5 detectives, 1 warrant officer, 1 code compliance officer).  In addition on staff is 11 full time dispatchers, 2 administrative personnel with 1 part time clerk, 1 civilian evidence technician and 1 animal control officer.  This number boasts a community relation's officer who interacts closely with the community and serves as a highly visible liaison between the citizens and the police.

The men and women of the Converse Police Department are dedicated to providing a safe environment to citizens and visitors alike.

The employees of the Police Department are very active within the community, officers are involved with Judson High School with their Project Graduation, a drug and alcohol free graduation party.  The Police Department hosts several events (basketball game with local officers vs senior boys, girls and coaches as well as a golf tournament which is open to the public) to help raise money for Project Graduation.  Officers are also involved with helping Special Olympics with fund raisers and attending State events.

In 2007 the Police Department handled 17,511 calls for service, issued 6,973 traffic tickets and 7,970 warning tickets.

An important part of the CPD program is the Converse Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association(CCPAAA). From the very beginning, the association's primary objective was to assist the Police Department and to develop a better understanding between the police and the citizens. Some Association special events include an annual picnic, with a special CPD vs. Alumni softball game and occasional fund-raising activities. The community has always been very generous in their support.

The Converse Police Department offers an eleven-week training and familiarization course every year. This course is a prerequisite to joining the alumni. If you are interested in being a part of this very worthwhile organization, please contact the Converse Police Department at 658-2322.

BLUE SANTA PROGRAM

The Blue Santa program began in 1976 when officers from the Community Relations Unit adopted needy families at Christmas time.  The officers provided local families with groceries for Christmas dinner and presents for their children.  These police officers, wearing their blue uniforms, became known as “Blue Santa’s”.
The Converse Police Department has had great success due to the generous contributions of local businesses, civic organizations and countless residents.

DONATIONS:

Toys: Donations of Unwrapped New Toys are accepted at the Converse Police Department.

Money: Donations of money (to purchase gifts) are also accepted. For any questions, please contact Mike Scogins or Bev Case at 658-2322.

2007 Racial Profiling Report

A Complaint Form for citizens
is available in Adobe PDF which can be printed and submitted to the Police Department.