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Plano Texas Police Department Plano Police Department is an accredited agency and is the principal law enforcement agency serving the City of Plano, Texas and is located in Collin County.
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The Department currently employs over 400 sworn Officers and over 300 non-sworn employees. Welcome to the official page of the Plano Texas Police Department. All comments are read on a regular basis and will remain posted if in keeping with the following rules: A. Responses to comments shall be limited to providing factual information. Moderators shall not argue with customers or post comments relating to City policies and practices. Moderators will not express opinions. B. Comments must be within the scope of the City’s post, weblog, tweet, etc. New postings must be relevant, current, and appropriate. C. Keep comments short and to the point. D. Do not include personally identifiable information within your comment, such as addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, or other sensitive information. E. Do not represent yourself as another person. F. Responses must be civil. They must not contain malicious, offensive, threatening, profane, or insulting language. Above all else, respect others. No references to the personality of other participants or individuals, or attacks on individual character will be permitted. G. Any links to other Web sites or pages must be in accordance with the City’s Linking Policy. H. Self-promotion and personal advertising are not allowed. I. To ensure reader clarity, please re-read your posts and/or comments, and check for grammar and spelling errors, before submitting. Rules for Public Users A. Anonymous comments will not be accepted. Depending on the functionality of the site, users must be registered to post comments. Users cannot represent themselves as another person. User comments must be civil. They must not include the following:1. Profane language or content. 2. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. 3. Sexual content or links to sexual content. 4. Threats of violence. 5. Solicitation for political or charitable purposes. 6. Solicitations of commerce. 7. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity. 8. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems. 9. Content that violates proprietary information of any other party. Failure to comply with these rules shall result in the removal of the comment and being barred from accessing the City’s Social Networking sites.

Mission: Our mission is to provide outstanding police services, in partnership with the community, to maintain a safe environment that contributes to the quality of life.

Operating as usual

09/24/2020

Spotlight on Patrol -

While on patrol, Officer J. Dollar observed a female using a drive-up ATM machine while on foot. He recognized this practice is often used by subjects committing fraud to avoid their vehicle registration appearing on the surveillance video. Officer Dollar watched the subject as she removed several different debit/credit cards from her shirt, while placing cash in her pocket.

The subject then walked back to a vehicle and after seeing Officer Dollar's police vehicle, she began checking her tires in an effort to appear as if she is checking her tire pressure. The subject then drove off and was promptly stopped by Officer Dollar on a traffic stop.

The subject's accounts of what happened didn't match what Officer Dollar observed and it was determined the subject had an active warrant for her arrest. During a search at the jail, 11 debit cards (all with different names) and $3,260 in cash was recovered. Officer Dollar contacted a Forgery/Fraud Detective who advised these debit cards had been reported in an unemployment payroll scam and would result in federal charges being filed.

Officer Dollar’s observation and investigation skills resulted in an arrest of a scammer who will now face federal charges for her actions. Great work Officer Dollar and thank you for your commitment to keeping our community safe from criminals. #SpotlightOnPatrol #ScamArrest #PlanoProud

09/23/2020

We want to thank Dairy Queen TX and Plano Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association for dedicating September 28, 2020 to support our department.

Money collected during the fundraiser go towards scholarships for high-achieving children of Plano Police Officers, the Annual Awards Banquet, Christmas Cops, the Police Explorer program, and other needs that might arise on unbudgeted items needed by our employees.

We are thankful for the support we receive from our volunteers and community. We are definitely blessed by all. #ThankYou #HonoredToServe #BlizzardsAreTheBest

09/22/2020

Lifesaving Award given to Plano Police Officer R. Baxter -

We want to recognize Officer R. Baxter for his quick actions that resulted in the saving of a life. Officer Baxter was dispatched to an overdose call. He arrived and located a subject that was exhibiting agonal breathing and had a faint pulse. It was his training that alerted him to a possible narcotics overdose. Officer Baxter that administered Narcan to the subject and began providing CPR until Plano Fire-Rescue personnel arrived. The subject was then transported to a local hospital where he recovered. Plano Fire-Rescue personnel who was on scene advised that the quick actions of Officer Baxter saved the subject life.

Officer Baxter's quick and decisive actions were based on the preservation of life, without regard to the quality or circumstances that led to the situation itself. It is a testament to the professionalism and compassion Officer Baxter displays on a routine basis for the citizen's he serves. We are proud to have him as part of our team, serving this great community. #Lifesaving #PlanoProud #cityofexcellence

09/22/2020

Safety Minute 141: Download this App

This week, Officer Bianez discusses the scam about technical support, or even someone calling to advise of financial issues. Beware of these as they could be scams. Safety Minute 141 talks about what to look out for, and how to avoid falling victim to one of these scams. #CrimePreventionTips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x6jSdRtq98&feature=youtu.be

Officer Chris Bianez with the Plano Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit discusses how scammers try to take remote control of your cell phone to access ...

09/21/2020

Meet Stephanie Anderson -

Stephanie began her career with the Plano Police Department in 2017 and currently works in the Crime Information Center. The Crime Information Center (CIC) is a specialized Unit that enters and continually monitors information pertaining to persons and property within the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center. Crime information specialists are responsible for a vast amount of auditing and record keeping functions with these systems. CIC personnel additionally provide research support across a large number of law enforcement databases on both active calls for service and general offenses that have occurred.

Stephanie was born in California and moved to Texas with her family at age 9. She met her husband in college at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. She was a stay at home mom for many years before coming to work for the Plano Police Department.

Stephanie is an active member of her church and also a soccer referee for Plano Sports Authority, along with her husband and oldest daughter. They are a foster family and she volunteers for various community agencies that support foster children and families. She is an active participant in the Christmas Cops program and enjoys making homemade blankets, hats, and gloves. Stephanie's husband is a Dispatcher for Plano 911. She has received a Chief's Unit Award and multiple commendations during her tenure.

#BestoftheBest #PlanoProud #MeetOurTeam

09/20/2020

Plano SWAT Team members were proud to assist in providing security for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his overnight trip to Plano this weekend. Well Done Team!! #serveandprotect

09/19/2020

Media Advisory September 19, 2020

Barricaded Person -

On Friday, September 19, 2020, Plano Police Officers responded to a domestic violence report in the 8100 block of Haning Drive. As Officers were arriving, they were flagged down by the caller who reported a sexual assault which occurred at the Haning residence. The suspect was known to the victim and she advised was still located inside the residence and was armed with a firearm which had been used in the offense. Officer attempted numerous times to contact the suspect at the residence but he refused to cooperate. The Plano Police Emergency Services Unit, which consists of SWAT, Crisis Negotiators, and other specialized units, responded to the scene. After several hours of negotiations, the suspect was eventually taken into custody by SWAT Team officers.

The suspect has been identified as Mahmoud Dessouky, a 43-year old resident of Plano. He has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault, a 1st degree felony, and is currently being held in the Collin County Detention Center in McKinney, Texas. A jail photo is attached to this release.

We want to express our gratitude to the surrounding neighbors for their patience during this lengthy incident.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Plano Police Family Violence Unit.

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Media Contacts
Officer David Tilley
Plano Police PIO
Plano Police Department
Ph. (972) 941-2433
[email protected]

09/18/2020

We want to thank Altrusa International for thinking of us and dropping off Taco Cabana breakfast tacos. We continue to be blessed and are honored to serve such an amazing community. #HonoredToServe

09/17/2020

Meet Detention Manager John Hill -

John began his employment with the Plano Police Department in December 2018 where he currently manages almost 40 employees. John completed the TDJC-ID Correctional Officer Academy in 1994 at Central Texas College and then was hired on by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. During his tenure with TDCJ he received numerous accommodations and was recognized by the Executive Director for risking his own life to save a Correction Sergeant during a riot. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and spent 10 years of service with the state penitentiary service. John also served with the Webb County Sheriff's Department and Carrollton Police Department.

He is recognized as a subject matter expert in Driving While Intoxicated court cases. John was promoted as Carrollton Police Department's first Detention Center Manager in 2016 and managed the Detention Center for three different agencies.

Since his employment with the Plano Police Department, John has assisted Allen and Richardson Police Departments with inmates while those agencies were making facility repairs, re-authored every Standard Operations Procedure pertaining to detention services while included creating several new procedures, updated the food service program, and restructured the inmate property system. He is currently working on additional projects to make everyday work for Detention and Police Officers easier.

We are honored to have John as part of our team at the Plano Police Department and his knowledge and abilities has made the detention center process more efficient for all.

#BestoftheBest #PlanoProud #MeetOurTeam

09/15/2020

Spotlight on Patrol -

The partnership between Police and citizens is a very important part of keeping our community safe. Today's feature is a perfect example. Officers Bedford and Chandler were dispatched to a suspicious person call in the parking lot of a hotel. The caller advised a subject was hiding between cars and had two backpacks. Upon their arrival, they made contact with the subject. The subject identified himself verbally but the Officers suspected he was not being truthful. As they continued their investigation, they were able to determine the subjects real identity and found he had an outstanding warrant. He was the placed under arrest for the warrant and during a search, the Officers located several items such as a debit card, check, license plates, car title, and items of mail that did not belong to him. The tenacity these Officers exhibited to conduct a complete and thorough investigation resulted in victims receiving their property back and potentially stopped identify theft from occurring.

We are thankful for the persistence these Officers showed in conducting their investigation and we are sure the victims are also. #SpotlightOnPatrol

09/14/2020

Media Advisory September 14, 2020

Shooting Suspects Arrested

On September 10, 2020, Plano Police Officers were dispatched to a Shooting incident in the 100 block of Legacy Drive. It was determined shots had been fired from the parking lot into a truck, striking the occupant seated in the driver’s seat. Another subject who was walking to his vehicle was also struck by the gunfire. The vehicle fled the scene before Officers arrived. The victim inside the black pickup was transported by Plano Fire-Rescue to a local hospital for medical treatment. The other gunshot victim drove himself to the hospital. Both subjects suffered non life-threatening injuries.

On September 13, 2020, Plano Police personnel executed arrest warrants and the suspects were taken into custody without incident. The suspects have been identified as 18-year old Xavier Alexander Aguirre, 26-year old Rani Bryanna Gamboa, and 25-year old Trevaughn Cortez Linnear. Aguirre and Linnear have been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Gamboa has been charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence. Upon execution of a search warrant, nine firearms, $18,000 in cash, and approximately 2000 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cartridges were recovered. Photos of the arrested subject are attached to this press release.

This was some outstanding work by the Detectives of the Crimes Against Persons Unit identifying and obtaining arrest warrants for the suspects.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Media Contacts
Officer David Tilley
Plano Police PIO
Plano Police Department
Ph. (972) 941-2433
[email protected]

09/12/2020

The Plano Police Department would like to thank In-Fretta Pizza and Wing Bar and the non-profit organization, EveryoneEatz for hosting a 9/11 First Responder Appreciation Event yesterday. Officers from area law enforcement agencies, several elected officials and the general public were in attendance.

We would also like to thank US Congressman Van Taylor, Texas House of Representative member Matt Shaheen, and Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher for their attendance and for the law enforcement appreciation proclamations they provided to law enforcement agencies.

In- Fretta and EveryoneEatz provided delicious pizza, wings and salads for all who were hungry. In-Fretta’s owner, Ram Metha is a native of New York City. He is convinced his food is so delicious because he ships in genuine New York City tap water for cooking??

You can find more information on EveryoneEatz and their mission at this link: http://www.everyoneeatz.org/. #HonoredToServe

09/11/2020

City of Plano, Texas Government

Honoring the heroes today.

Join us live at 8:59 a.m. for the City of Plano 9/11 Memorial Ceremony as we honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

09/11/2020

Today we remember that tragic day on September 11, 2001 that will forever be known as "9/11". We honor the lives of so many first responders and citizens who lost their lives. Today, we honor them.

#NeverForget

09/11/2020

It’s always nice when we hear nice things about our officers. These officers were able to solve a problem that was acceptable to all parties, and then went above their call and went and bought food for them.

Good deeds such as this take place each and every day by law enforcement personnel everywhere. We are proud of these officers and their compassion towards helping others. #CityOfExcellence #LovePlano

09/10/2020

Meet Andrea Desmond -

Andrea is one of our Crime Analysts for the Police Department. Andrea joined the department in 2017. She graduated from the The University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and earned her Master's Degree in Applied Sociology. Prior to joining the Plano Police Department, she spent about four years working closely with law enforcement as an Investigator for Child Protective Services. Andrea's areas of focus are Crimes Against Persons, Gangs, and Narcotics investigations. She has received numerous commendations and a recipient to four Chief's Units Awards, a Meritorious Service Award, and was most recently named as the 2019 Plano Police Department Civilian Employee of the Year. This is quite the accomplishment for someone who has only been here for three years. Andrea has just completed the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification program through the California State University, Sacramento.

Andrea's skills and knowledge have assisted Officers and Detectives on many cases over the past several years and is highly regarded by our employees. We are honored to have her on our team, assisting in helping keep Plano a safe community for all.

#BestoftheBest #PlanoProud #MeetOurTeam

09/09/2020

Traffic Stop

Those of you with teenagers may already be aware of Senate Bill 30 requiring kids 9-12 grades to watch a video on law enforcement traffic stops and what to do. What you may NOT know is this was also required for all Texas Peace Officers to participate in a 2-hour training course of civilian interactions. We felt this to be very important and all Plano Police Officers have completed the training. This course continues to be provided to all incoming recruits.

Today, we want to share this video with everyone else. We have all seen the current events and want to do our part to educate the public and make you aware of this important information.

We want to thank the office of State Senator Royce West for all their help and cooperation in getting this video created. #ImportantInformation #KnowWhatToDo

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09/09/2020

Don't Forget!!!

School zones are operational and we will have officers enforcing the laws associated with school zones in an effort to keep our kids safe.

Below is the information from Plano Independent School District related to the school schedule.

Elementary through Middle School
Face-to-face: Elementary through middle school students and teachers will attend class in-person, five days a week, beginning September 9 with additional safety measures in alignment with state and federal guidelines and recommendations.
PISD [email protected]: Elementary through middle school students, who made the [email protected] selection, will learn remotely. Remote learning consists of both synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction.
High School through Senior High School
Starting September 9, all high school and senior high students, regardless of the learning environment they have chosen, will begin a hybrid schedule.

Face-to-face hybrid: High school and senior high students will attend class in-person, two days per week with their cohort group and will learn remotely the remaining three days.
PISD [email protected] Home hybrid: High school and senior high students that have selected PISD [email protected] (remote learning) will also be placed into learning cohorts for the purposes of synchronous and asynchronous learning lessons.
#SchoolZoneSafety #SlowDownForTheKids #NoCellPhones

Address

909 14th St
Plano, TX
75074

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

General information

The Plano Police Department is a member of the North Texas Crime Commission and utilizes the Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a person with an active felony warrant or information that leads to a felony arrest and indictment. Your call, webtip, email or text is anonymous. To contact Crime Stoppers, call 1-877-373-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at Webtips, or by email, follow the links on the website ntcc.crimestoppers.com. You may also text your tip to "TIP197" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Telephone

(972) 941-2439

Website

http://www.planopolice.org

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Watch the Check clearing scam from Officer Bianez and knowing how this scam works could possibly prevent you from falling victim to one of these scams. #CrimePreventionTips #SafetyMinute

Join Our Team

Considering a career change? Wanting a career that is exciting and rewarding? We ARE what you are looking for. Starting salary for a Plano Police Officer recruit is $66,492 and withing 36 months, salary increases to $89,800 before topping out at $94,235 annually. We are looking for highly motivated men and women to serve the best community in the nation. One that is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in America for populations our size. One that supports public safety and works with us to maintain a safe environment and high quality of life. A Police Recruit Civil Service Entrance Examination will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020. The exam will be held at the Plano Event Center, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074. To find out qualifications and benefits, visit https://www.plano.gov/433/Employment #JoinOurTeam #CityofExcellence #PlanoProud #RewardingCareersFoundHere

Your friends, your family, and your community is counting on you

It's Independence Day weekend. There will be lots of parties and fun events taking place across the city and we hope you have a great time. We also hope you remember to be responsible if you plan on drinking. Your friends, family, and everyone else is depending on your to make the right choice. Don't Drive Drunk! Plan for a designated driver, ride-share option, taxi, or even call a wrecker to get you AND your car home safely. We will have extra officers out making sure our community is safe from drunk drivers. Have a safe and happy 4th! #BeResponsible #YouCantAffordIt

Officers stopped by to wish A'myah a happy birthday. Officer Brown met up with A'myah last school year when she was going through some adversity and wanted her to know she is loved. Officer Brown eventually took young A'myah and her family to dinner as a way to let her know there are a lot of good people out there that care about her. We thank Officer Brown and these officers for their dedication to making a difference to those in our great community. #WeAreHereForYouAlways #ReasonsToSmile #PlanoProud

Today we held a promotion ceremony for Sergeant S. Moura to Lieutenant and Officer R. Call to Sergeant. Lieutenant Moura was hired by the department on August 22, 2011. Moura graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration majoring in finance from the University of Connecticut (UCONN) School of Business. During his career, he has received several commendations, the Chief's Unit Award, and was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in 2012. Sergeant Call was hired by the department on May 4, 2015. Call served 12 years with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and was deployed to Iraq in 2003 and in 2010 to a naval ship. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Award. Call earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo (Ohio) in 2006 and his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College (MO) in 2017. Call previously served as a Police Officer for the Ogden City Police Department for four years where he worked in Patrol, the Crime Reduction Unit, SWAT. He was also a firearms instructor and a field training officer. Call has received numerous commendations and five Chief's Unit Awards. Call has also earned his Master Peace Officer certification. Congratulations to each of these officers on their hard work and promotions. #PlanoProud #LovePlano #CityofExcellence

Chief Drain speaks on important topics

Due to unexpected circumstances, we were unable to release the video last night. Here is the message from Chief Drain to our community. #PlanoProud #CityofExcellence

Promotion of Officer Brian Frantz to Sergeant - In addition to the Assistant Chief promotion, yesterday Officer Brian Frantz was promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Frantz began his career with the Plano Police Department on March 12, 2010 and has earned his Master Peace Officer certification. Congratulations to Sergeant Frantz on his appointment. #LovePlano #CityofExcellence #Congratulations

Lt. Sandra Rodgers-Tomeo promoted to Assistant Chief of Police - Due to the COVID-19 safety restrictions, we were unable to hold our traditional promotion ceremony for new Assistant Chief Sandra Rodgers-Tomeo. Here is a recorded video of the promotion ceremony for those who would like to watch. #LovePlano #CityofExcellence #Congratulations

We have been so blessed over the past several weeks with food donations being brought to our employees and the employees at Plano Fire-Rescue. Last week we were given the opportunity to help deliver food to our military personnel helping out at our local food banks. We were honored to be given this opportunity to pay it forward to those making sacrifices in order to help others in need. #LovePlano #PayItForward

Sergeant Holway Retirement

Today we want to honor and thank Sergeant Terry Holway for his 35 years of service to the City of Plano. Sergeant Holway began his career with the Plano Police Department on May 13, 1985. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Eastern Kentucky University. After spending 17 years as an Officer, he was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and has worked various units such as Patrol, Narcotics, Criminal Investigations, and Intelligence. Holway was selected as "Rookie of the Year" in 1986, "Officer of the Year" in 2000, and "Sworn Supervisor of the Year" in 2006. He is the only Plano Police Officer ever to receive all three of these awards. He has earned his Master Peace Officer certification and has served on various boards and committees during his tenure. Sergeant Holway has been a major contributor to the safety of the citizens of Plano and the successes of the Plano Police Department. He will be missed but we wish him well in his retirement. #LovePlano #CityOfExcellence #BestWishesInRetirement

Interested in starting a career with the Plano Police Department? Officer John Bauer and Officer Hayley Dick are here to answer some of the most common questions we received. If you have any additional questions, email them to [email protected] or check out our website at www.planopolice.org. Deadline to apply is May 22, 2020. The civil service test will be administered in May 30, 2020 at the Plano Event Center.

Don't miss out on this opportunity for a career with the Plano Police Department. We are hiring dedicated men and women with a passion to serve a great community. Plano has consistently been ranked one of the safest cities in America. Come be a part this extraordinary team of professionals. Come be a part of the City of Excellence. To find out more about employment, visit https://www.plano.gov/433/Employment Join Our Team! #LovePlano #CityofExcellence Deadline to sign up for the upcoming civil service test is May 22, 2020. The test will be administered on May 30, 2020.

What a great display of respect and honor for all the healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel serving on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. We thank you U.S. Navy Blue Angels! #AmericaStrong

Join Our Team! We are looking for highly motivated men and women with a passion to serve. Pay for recruits starts at $66,492/year and tops out at $94,235/year. Within 36 months, an officer at Plano Police Department will be making $89,800! Join our team and you will join a profession that is exciting and rewarding. Each year, we are named one of the safest cities in America. Come be part of our success. To find out more about our process and to apply, visit https://www.plano.gov/433/Employment #CityOfExcellence #LovePlano

Honoring our healthcare professionals at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano yesterday. Our healthcare professionals have placed themselves at risk of this virus in an effort to make sure people they don't even know are cared for. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. We appreciate you and wanted to show our own little form of respect for all you do. Thank you to all the healthcare professionals out there. #Respect #Honor

Here is a great video of the professionals at Texas Health, along with members of the Plano Fire-Rescue and Plano Police. We love our medical professionals. #MuchRespect

Polite Promotion

Here is a video of the promotion ceremony for Sergeant Ryan Polite.

These are difficult times across the world. Nonetheless, we are here for you and will continue to be for however long this takes. America is strong. We are strong. Together we are stronger. We want to thank everyone for staying home and reducing the risk of spreading the virus. Thank you medical professionals, fire-rescue personnel, law enforcement personnel, and all the others who are still working to keep everyone’s necessary needs fulfilled. We want to thank Medical City Plano, Plano Fire-Rescue, and everyone else that made this video for you possible. Special thanks to Todd Rice for creating this video.

The medical professionals at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, along with law enforcement officers from across the area, want to say “thank you” for staying home during these difficult times. Although we probably haven’t met most of you, each of these individuals will risk their lives to save yours. It’s what we do. Please help keep everyone safe and stay home unless you have an essential need to get out. #ThankYou

Did you know... The most common method of entry into a vehicle that has been burglarized was the vehicle being left unlocked. In 2019, only 13.9% of vehicles that were burglarized reported a shattered window. These numbers indicate the most common form of BMV's (Burglary of Motor Vehicle's) are what we refer to as "car hoppers" or "door checkers". These are the criminals that are walking through alleys and streets checking for unlocked car doors. We want to reinforce the "Take, Lock, Hide" message and together, we can reduce this crime. Take you valuables out of your vehicle. Lock your doors Hide any items that cant be removed so they are not visible

Volunteers in Plano program

Ever thought about volunteering? If so, you should check out the City of Plano, Texas Government "Volunteers In Plano" program. Watch the short video to find out more about it. #WeLoveOurVolunteers

Last week, we covered our heroes, the member of the Plano Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Many have asked or wondered how you can participate in this great volunteer opportunity. This week, Officer Bianez talks about how you can join the association and be a part of our team. Enjoy!

Our Heroes

This week, our Safety Minute honors out volunteers and thanking them for their service. Our volunteers are so important and crucial to the success of the department and we are thankful for everything they do each and every day.

Safety Minute Bonus Session - In this 30 minute video, Officer Bianez interviews Officer Mark Dawson of the Crime Prevention Unit as he discusses Personal Safety. For those who have been unable to attend Officer Dawson's seminars, we hope you are able to tune in and watch as he shares valuable information to keep you safe.

Stay Informed

This week, Officer Bianez closes out his Homeland Security with the topic of staying informed. Always remember...if you see something, say something.

This week, Officer Bianez continues his Homeland Security series with "Be Prepared". Having a plan is key to safety and survival in the event a major incident occurs.

This week's Safety Minute covers a topic that is controversial for most...terrorism. First of all, the Plano Police Department has a unit specifically assigned to Homeland Security as we want to always make sure you are safe. This unit remains in constant contact with the Department of Homeland Security, and our local federal partners. The question is, should we worry about it? Well it's the unpredictability and randomness that concerns most of us; however, the risks are low. Various incidents, such as the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi ramped concerns up quite a bit. We are all a part of protecting our nation and those within it so this week, Officer Bianez discusses how you can help. This will be a short series where he will cover important information on how you can stay safe, and help our community stay safe.

Citizens Police Academy

The registration for the next Citizens Police Academy class has now started. You can enroll at https://www.plano.gov/778/Citizens-Police-Academy If you have never attended out Citizens Police Academy, now is your opportunity. You will learn the inner workings of the department, get presentations from several of the units within the PD such as Patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, Crime Scene, K-9, SWAT, Bomb Squad and many more. The classes are held on Thursday nights from 7 pm - 10 pm and the first session of 2020 begins on February 6th and ends on April 30th. There is one class on a Saturday where you will get the chance to drive a police Tahoe through our tactical driving course. This class is FREE and open to residents or those who work in Plano.

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