Yesterday, Assistant Chief Jim Stuart donated a new drum set and the POA donated $880 to purchase equipment to update the other two drum kits as part of the I Can Drum program.  The I Can Drum program began in 2016 as a joint effort between Assistant Chief Jim Stuart and Ed Francis, owner of Round Rock Drums and Executive Director of Rhythm Workshops, a non-profit which works with at-risk youth. The program began at Berkman Elementary with Stuart and Francis mentoring the children through m...

The Round Rock Police Officer’s Association reminds members and citizens in our community to register to vote by February 3, 2020. We should all work to elect local and state officials who strongly support Round Rock Police Officers and public safety. City of Round Rock Elections – May 2, 2020 https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/administration/city-clerk/elections/ Williamson County Primary Elections – March 3, 2020 https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Elections

Officer John Schultz formally adopts Champ!  Officer Schultz has been fostering Champ since October while Champ recovers from injuries sustained during a severe animal cruelty case.  Officer Schultz has been an ambassador for Champ and helped the Williamson County Animal Shelter raise money during their annual Fur Ball.  Thank you Officer Schultz for having such a big heart!

The Round Rock Police Department announces the promotion of five sworn staff members. The five were recognized at a promotional ceremony on Friday, Jan. 10, at the Round Rock Public Safety Training Center. Jim Stuart has been promoted to Assistant Chief. Stuart has been with the Round Rock Police Department since 1988, most recently serving as supervisor over the Criminal Investigations Division. Stuart replaces Assistant Chief Alain Babin, who retired in November after 25 years of service.Melis...

Are you committed to making a difference in our community? Your charitable contribution will help us keep your loved ones safe, give back, and reach our annual goal!Your Donation is the fuel for all of it. From caring for the families of fallen officers to local youth programs, your support helps us build trust between our officers and residents; strengthening our community. Our local law enforcement association continually gives its financial resources to help the growing number of people in ou...

Here at the Round Rock Police Officers Association we feel it is our duty and privilege to help spread the word. The simple truth is this: 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This year alone over 250,000 women in our country will be diagnosed with the disease. It is the most common cancer among women worldwide. These facts are not meant to terrify. They are the truth and why must we take it so seriously. But the news is not solely negati...

Our very own POA Board President, Sergeant Kris Mayo, was elected as the Region 6 Director for the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) Board of Directors at the TMPA Conference in Houston this past weekend. TMPA is the largest law enforcement association in the state of Texas, representing more than 29,000 law enforcement officers. Please join us as we congratulate her on her election to the Board.

Sgt. D. Bayles, Detectives K. Bender, R. Watts (Retired), B. Villegas, and Crime Scene Technician K. McCowan recently received recognition by the Department of Justice for their exemplary work in the investigation of the kidnapping of two local juveniles from their Round Rock home in 2017. They received the 2019 Missing Children’s Law Enforcement Award in Washington, D.C. in May, an award that recognizes “the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement officers who have made a significant investiga...

Officer T. Stack was recognized by Chief Banks as the Round Rock Police Officer C.H.I.P. recipient for the month of April. The C.H.I.P. Coin is awarded to a member of the department each month that exemplifies the core values of the Round Rock Police Department: Community, Honor, Integrity, and Pride. Officer Stack was nominated by his supervisor, Sergeant J. Johnson, for his investigation during a traffic stop in April which proved valuable assistance to the Austin Police Department with a homi...

In April, the first scholarship winner of the Officer Charles Whites' Round Rock Police Officers Association Scholarship was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. His name was Jacob Pilcher of Cedar Ridge HS. He will be attending Baylor University in the fall and will be studying Neuroscience.   The scholarship is awarded through the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation and will be awarded yearly to a graduating senior from Stony Point High School, Round Rock High Sch...

The Round Rock Police Officers Association would like to thank YOU for your donation, time and committed support during our “Support The Badge” fundraising campaign. Your generous donations will help us support our critically injured officers and their families. Thank you for your generosity and for standing side-by-side with our law enforcement family. Thank YOU for joining our police family and being part of a community team that connects us all together! Your donation has helped us reach our ...

I would like to thank you for your support of the men and women of the Round Rock Police Officers Association who protect and serve us every day. When an officer is critically injured and their family needs support, WE are there. Our Association provides the necessary support for medical bills and other critical needs. We stand by our officers and their families in times of need, and we are hoping you will stand side-by-side with us as partners. That’s why I am asking for your Help!Bec...

Simple Crime Prevention: Anyone can be a target of even the simplest of crimes. Here are some tips to keep you safe in your everyday life: Always be aware of your surroundings and who is around you. Take time to observe what people are wearing and what they look like in case you have to describe it later to someone. Do not leave any items in your car that may be seen as valuable to someone else. Do not give thieves the opportunity. Put valuables in the trunk or cover them so they are not visible...

Though there have been many scares about what can happen to children or teenagers on the internet, adults should be safe as well. There is no limit to the amount of risk adults come in contact with such as sexual predators, criminals who are seeking out your personal information on social networking sites, buying habits, frequently used sites, and many others. Here are some tips to help prevent you from being a target: Do not share things such as email addresses, usernames and passwords. Do not ...