Santa Fe Police Department, Texas

10/15/2026

The Santa Fe Police Department is hosting an entry level Police Officer's exam on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

If you are interested in testing, please fill out the Exam Application and submit it to the Civil Service Director Tiffany Gerhardt no later than 6:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026.

The application can be found on the Police Department’s page on the City’s website linked below.

https://www.santafetx.gov/1214/Police-Department

If you have any questions, please call Tiffany Gerhardt at (409) 925-3092 or email applications to [email protected].

10/15/2026

09/23/2026

As of 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the burn ban within the city limits of Santa Fe has been lifted.

Burning is only permitted with a current burn permit. Please refer to the Fire Marshal page for burn instructions and permit application https://www.santafetx.gov/1312/Burn-Permits .

Please contact Santa Fe City Hall with any questions (409) 925-6412.

09/21/2026

National Night Out is Tuesday, October 6th! 🎉

The Santa Fe Police Department and the City of Santa Fe invite our community to join neighborhoods across Santa Fe for National Night Out from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to spend the evening outside, meet their neighbors, and enjoy visits from local law enforcement and first responders! National Night Out is all about strengthening relationships between neighbors and public safety personnel while building a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

Turn on your porch lights, head outside, and spend some time with your neighbors.

If you are interested in having the Santa Fe Police Department attend your event, please call their non-emergency line at 409-925-2000 or contact Santa Fe City Hall at 409-925-6412 and let us know you would like to participate.

09/18/2026

Residents who may need additional assistance during a natural disaster are encouraged to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR).

The STEAR program is a free registry that helps local emergency planners and first responders identify individuals who may need extra assistance during an emergency, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, those with medical needs, or residents who may require transportation or personal assistance.

Residents can register by:
- Calling 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905
- Visiting stear.tdem.texas.gov

In the event of a natural disaster, the City of Santa Fe may use this registry to help conduct welfare checks and assist residents as resources are available. If contact attempts by phone or messaging are unsuccessful, emergency personnel may conduct in-person welfare checks when necessary.

Please note:
- Registration must be renewed each year to keep information current.
- Registering with STEAR does not guarantee specific services during an emergency.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from this program.

09/14/2026

National Night Out is Tuesday, October 6th!🎉

The Santa Fe Police Department and the City of Santa Fe invite our community to join neighborhoods across Santa Fe for National Night Out from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to spend the evening outside, meet their neighbors, and enjoy visits from local law enforcement and first responders! National Night Out is all about strengthening relationships between neighbors and public safety personnel while building a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

Turn on your porch lights, head outside, and spend some time with your neighbors.

If you are interested in having the Santa Fe Police Department attend your event, please call their non-emergency line at 409-925-2000 or contact Santa Fe City Hall at 409-925-6412 and let us know you would like to participate.

09/10/2026

We are proud to congratulate Officer Hunter Lobato on being recognized as the Santa Fe Police Department Officer of the Year at the Santa Fe, Texas Chamber of Commerce Public Servant Appreciation Luncheon on September 9th!🎉

Officer Lobato’s dedication and service to the Santa Fe community are greatly appreciated, and we are honored to see him receive this well-deserved recognition.