Southlake DPS

06/04/2026

Last week, the Southlake Police Department gathered to recognize several employees whose work during the past year exemplified our mission of providing world-class police service to the community.

From professional staff members working behind the scenes, to supervisors developing the next generation of leaders, to investigators protecting vulnerable victims and officers stepping up during critical moments to provide lifesaving care, each recipient demonstrated the professionalism, integrity, accountability, innovation, and teamwork that define our department.

These awards represent more than individual accomplishments. They reflect the dedication of employees who serve our community each day with a commitment to excellence and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

We are proud to recognize our 2025 award recipients:

Civilian of the Year – Records Manager Sarah Blum
Officer of the Year – Detective Elliott Sundby
Supervisor of the Year – Sergeant Ray Sewell
Lifesaving Award Recipients – Officer Patrick Hammesfahr, NETCOM Dispatch Supervisor Heather D’Amico, SRO Kim Smith, and Officer Clay Womack

Congratulations to each of our recipients and thank you for the example you set for our department and our community. You can read more about their award-winning work here: https://bit.ly/4v241WQ

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Max Derton on successfully completing the Southlake Fire Department Field Training Process and Medical Director Scenarios. This important milestone reflects months of preparation, hands-on experience, and a strong commitment to excellence in emergency response and patient care. We are proud to see Max reach this next step in his service journey and grateful for his dedication to serving the Southlake community.

06/03/2026

Southlake’s outdoor warning sirens will be tested today at 1:00 PM. If you hear sirens at that time, it’s part of the City’s regular monthly test. No action is needed!

Sirens are activated for the following conditions:

• A tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service
• A tornado or funnel cloud reported by trained storm spotters
• Sustained winds over 70 mph • Hail larger than 1.25 inches
• Other emergencies as needed

When sirens sound outside of a test, it’s a signal to take the weather seriously and move to a safe location right away.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rWL8Dy

06/02/2026

UPDATE

All lanes of travel are back open.

Traffic Alert

A crash at Southlake Boulevard and Peytonville Avenue is impacting traffic in the area. All westbound lanes of Southlake Boulevard are currently blocked, and southbound Peytonville Avenue at Southlake Boulevard is also closed.

Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.

Police and Fire are on scene managing traffic, and updates will be provided as conditions change.

06/02/2026

Heads up, Southlake.

06/01/2026

Recently, Southlake Fire Department sent a five member team to compete in the EMS SIM Games sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine. The team consisted of Captain Elliott, Engineer Miles, FTO JP Adams, FF Tackett, and FF Beck.

The competition featured simulated EMS incidents evaluated by EMS professionals from multiple agencies. After completing three preliminary scenarios, the Southlake team advanced to the finals against Parker County Hospital District and Grapevine Fire, ultimately earning a third place finish.

In the final round, the team delivered a strong performance and finished with an overall score of 96%, demonstrating a high level of clinical knowledge, teamwork, communication, and scene management under pressure.

Their professionalism, commitment to high quality patient care, and dedication to continuous improvement within our EMS program were evident throughout the event and recognized by both the medical director and event judges.

05/31/2026

Roadway is back open.

Traffic Alert

Police and Fire units are on scene of a crash in the 100 block of W. Southlake Boulevard near the intersection of White Chapel Boulevard.

The middle and right westbound lanes are currently closed while vehicles are removed from the roadway.

Please use caution in the area until the scene is cleared.

05/31/2026

Traffic Alert

Police and Fire units are on scene of a crash in the 100 block of W. Southlake Boulevard near the intersection of White Chapel Boulevard.

The middle and right westbound lanes are currently closed while vehicles are removed from the roadway.

Please use caution in the area until the scene is cleared.