Collin College Police Department

01/30/2025

Exciting news! Seven members of Collin College Police Department are attending the 2025 Servant Leadership Conference hosted by SGR.

This conference is an incredible opportunity for our team to grow as leaders, connect with other professionals, and bring back new ideas to better serve our Collin College community. Investing in leadership development means stronger relationships, better communication, and a commitment to excellence in public service.

We’re looking forward to an inspiring experience and can’t wait to share what we learn!

01/09/2025

Stay warm and stay safe.

CougarAlert: Due to anticipated weather conditions, Collin College classes and activities are canceled and all campuses will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. Wintermester students should check Canvas for instructions. The Faculty Development Conference is rescheduled Thursday, Jan. 16. Visit www.collin.edu for updates.

12/31/2024

🎉✨ Happy New Year’s Eve from the Collin College Police Department! ✨🎉

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with open arms, we want to wish you all a joyful celebration and a year filled with health, happiness, and success.

Let’s ring in the new year responsibly! Please remember to celebrate safely, and if your festivities include alcohol, make sure to plan ahead for a sober ride. Together, we can keep our roads safe for everyone.

Thank you for making our community so special, and we look forward to serving you in 2025. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Stay safe, Collin College family! 🥳🚔

12/26/2024

Happy Holidays from the Collin College Police Department! Stay safe and celebrate responsibly.

11/28/2024

🦃🦃🦃 This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the blessings in our lives and the people who make our community extraordinary. Here are just a few things we’re thankful for this holiday season:

🙏 Our family, friends, and loved ones who fill our lives with joy and purpose.

🙏 The brave men and women serving in our armed forces who sacrifice time with their families to protect our freedoms, rights, and safety.

🙏 The dedicated educators, first responders, and community leaders who go above and beyond to make our schools and neighborhoods safe, inspiring environments for growth and connection.

As you gather around the table, take a moment to share your gratitude and spread kindness wherever you can. From the Collin College Police Department, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2024

Day 2 of the Texas Community College Safety Summit, and we’re honored to attend an outstanding session featuring our valued partner the Director of the North Texas Fusion Center!

This panel, facilitated by the Texas School Safety Center, is providing critical insights on how state agencies like the North Texas Fusion Center, the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, and others can assist in strengthening safety and security for our campuses.

Events like this reaffirm our commitment to collaboration and preparedness, ensuring that we continue to enhance safety efforts for the entire Collin College community.

11/20/2024

The Collin College Police Department and Collin College Emergency Management is proud to attend the Texas Community College Safety Summit at the Austin Southpark Hotel this week! 🌟

This two-day event, hosted by the Texas School Safety Center, brings together experts in safety, security, and emergency management to share valuable insights and resources. Sessions will cover crucial topics like the CLERY Act, campus mental health, behavioral threat assessment, and strategies to address threats to campus safety.

By participating, we aim to strengthen our commitment to keeping our campuses safe and prepared for any situation. 💙📚

11/19/2024

We're proud to share that Collin College's Chief Scott Jenkins was a panelist at the Collin Leadership Policy Summit on November 13th! The event brought together leaders in education, public safety, and industry to discuss critical policy initiatives shaping the future of our workforce.

Chief Jenkins joined esteemed panelists Brent Tourangeau, Chief of Police at the University of Texas at Dallas Police; Sandra Tomeo, Assistant Chief of the Plano Texas Police Department; and Dr. Shelly Spaulding, Assistant Superintendent of McKinney Independent School District, for an insightful discussion on Campus Safety and Security, moderated by Town of Prosper, Texas Government Mayor David Bristol.

Together, they explored strategies and collaborations to enhance the safety and security of our educational institutions and support a strong, dynamic workforce.

11/11/2024

Today, we honor all who served in our nation’s armed forces. At the Collin College Police Department, we’re proud to have several veterans amongst our ranks. Their dedication, leadership, and service to our country continue to make a lasting impact on our community every day.

To all veterans—thank you for your sacrifice and commitment. Happy Veterans Day!

10/04/2024

We send our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co workers of Deputy Lex Allen Love of the Wise County Sheriff's Office.

On October 2nd, at about 8:20pm, Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love was rushing to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on County Road 4421, East of U.S. 287. While en route Deputy Love collided with a concrete barrier in a construction zone. Additional deputies were nearby when the crash occurred. Deputy Love was non-responsive when deputies reached his WCSO cruiser. He was pulled from the vehicle, and life saving measures were utilized.

Wise County EMS was dispatched to the scene. The medics performed CPR as they transported the patient to Medical City Decatur. Later in the night Deputy Love succumbed to his injuries.

Lex Allen Love, 26, was an amazingly kind young deputy. He began working for WCSO as a jailer. A few years later he attended the police academy sponsored by Decatur Police Department. Lex became a Decatur P.D. patrol officer for a couple of years. He came back to WCSO in April 2024. Lex is one of the best law enforcement officers to ever wear the DPD and WCSO badges.

Lex leaves behind a beautiful and loving young family. A huge hole was left in Wise County Law Enforcement.

10/02/2024

The Collin College Police Department would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co workers of Deputy Ruben Garza of the Cameron County Constable Precinct 1.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the line-of-duty death of Deputy Ruben Garcia of Cameron County Precinct 1. Deputy Garcia tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while investigating a traffic accident on TX Highway 48. Despite the immediate efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, Texas.

Deputy Garcia was a dedicated and courageous officer who took pride in serving and protecting the community he loved. He was a selfless public servant who consistently placed the safety and well-being of others above his own, embodying the very best qualities of law enforcement.

Deputy Garcia's commitment to serving our community will never be forgotten. He made the ultimate sacrifice, and we will forever be grateful for his dedication, bravery, and service. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

As we mourn the loss of a true hero, we also take this moment to remember the spirit of resilience, courage, and selflessness that shines through in all law enforcement officers. Though Deputy Garcia’s watch has ended, his legacy of service, compassion, and dedication will continue to inspire and guide those who follow in his footsteps.

In the line of duty deaths, while tragic, remind us of the unwavering commitment and bravery shown by those who serve. It serves as a testament to the strength of our law enforcement community, uniting us in the face of adversity and encouraging us to carry on their work with honor.

We kindly ask that the community keep Deputy Garcia’s family, loved ones, and the entire Cameron County Precinct 1 family in their thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once they have been finalized. We ask that you respect the family's privacy as they grieve this tremendous loss.

Constable Norman W. Esquivel Jr.
Cameron County Constable Precinct 1

09/29/2024

In honor of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, the Collin College Police Department extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow officers. We honor his dedication and service to the people of Texas, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with all who knew him during this difficult time.

Please join us in prayer as we mourn and observe a moment of silence in honor of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, who passed away this morning, surrounded by his loved ones. On September 17, Trooper Vasquez was working a crash investigation in Ector County when he was critically injured by a vehicle that struck an Ector County Sheriff's Department vehicle while he was outside. A U.S. Army veteran and recent graduate of DPS class A-23, Trooper Vasquez dedicated his life to serving others. We kindly ask for your prayers for his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. We will never forget his sacrifice.

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

09/20/2024

Join us at the Plano Balloon Festival, at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve / Red Tail Pavilion.

For parking information please visit https://www.planoballoonfest.org/p/about/parking

09/12/2024

Today, we proudly celebrate National Police Women's Day by honoring the incredible women who serve with the Collin College Police Department.

With six outstanding women in our ranks—spanning roles from Officer to Sergeant to Lieutenant—they exemplify leadership, dedication, and a commitment to keeping our community safe. These women continue to break barriers, inspire change, and serve as role models in law enforcement.

Thank you for your unwavering service to the Collin College community and beyond!