Chapa's Watch

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

Happy National Law Enforcement Day to Chief Meyers and his crew.

05/03/2024

Congratulations to Chief Rodney Meyers and Lt. Vanessa Walker on your promotions. You both have always had my vote of confidence. It has been a pleasure to work with you both throughout the years. COM PD and the COM community will be in good hands.

Stay safe,
Chief Chapa (ret.)

Rodney Meyers served 12 years in the department and held the role of lieutenant before becoming interim police chief on March 1 and will begin his role as chief of

03/08/2024

Now that Chief Chapa is retired, it falls upon Sgt. Vanessa Walker to represent women in law enforcement for COM PD. COM is in great hands with her leadership and experience.

Happy International Women’s Day.

03/01/2024

A heartfelt thank you to the community, the COM family, !45NOW, and my beloved COM PD. It has been an honor to serve and protect.❤️💙
- Chief Chapa (Ret.)

after nearly a decade The police chief for College of the Mainland signed off for the final time, after almost of decade in the role. Chief Sylvia Chapa spent 21 years of her policing career at College of the Mainland. She rose through the ranks and became chief 9 1/2 years ago. Chapa, who is now re...

01/09/2024

January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I want the COM PD Staff to know that I appreciate their sacrifice and service to keeping the COM Community safe.

Thank you,
Chief Chapa

12/16/2023

COM PD and the Hitchcock PD worked well together to keep the 2023 Fall COM Graduation safe. Congratulations COM graduates.