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Officer Down

It has been an incredibly tragic weekend for law enforcement across the U.S., and especially here in Texas. Yesterday morning we learned of the loss of DPS Special Agent Salas who died protecting our southern border, and now we mourn the loss of Harris County Deputy Constable Charles Galloway who was murdered on a traffic stop last night. Please keep the families of Agent Salas and Corporal Galloway in your thoughts and prayers. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man la...

How Do We Fix The Crime Crisis?

Tyler and Smith County is not immune from the skyrocketing violent crime that America is seeing right now. As you head to the polls, remember to vote for leadership that will support law enforcement and give us the tools & resources to keep violent offenders where they belong. #DefendThePolice

Detective John Ragland Retires After 31 Years

Long time member John Ragland is retiring after 31 years of service with the department. We will miss you brother but we are happy you get to enjoy this next chapter. Click here for the full story from KETK

Merry Christmas

I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and to thank you for the support that you show us each and every day. We are blessed to have the support in this community and we do not take it for granted. Over the last year 323 officers have been shot so far! Thank goodness we have not had that happen here! Much of that is due to the stance that you as a community take on crime and the support that you give to us allowing us to do our jobs. We have seen an up...

TMPA-TPA Charities @Bubba’s 33

THIS MONDAY, April 10 … All TEXAS Bubba's 33locations will host a TMPA fundraiser benefiting TMPA charities (except Lubbock and Midland). Present this flyer to staff on April 10, and ten percent of the proceeds will be donated back to TMPA charities. This is for “dine-in” or "to-go" orders ... Click here to download flyer. Here is video with more information.

Come Support Our Affiliate Organization’s Charity

Our statewide affiliate organization who supports us has partnered with Bubba’s 33 to raise money for TMPA Charities. This is an organization that helps members of law enforcement in times of need and also gives us support for our families. 10% of ALL SALES on April 10th will be donated to TMPA Charities. If you don’t want to eat then stop by and purchase some gift cards and give them to friends, family or anyone else. All you have to do is show the flyer either on paper or...

Justice Finally Comes For Fallen Deputy’s Family.

We want to say thank you to the jury, the prosecutors at the Smith County District Attorney’s Office and most importantly the citizens of Smith County for continuing to support law & order in our community. The person responsible for the negligent killing of Deputy Bustos is sentenced to 32 years in prison.