Public Safety

Public Safety

Welcome

As Chief of Police, I take pleasure in welcoming you to the Combes Police Department website. I consider it a great privilege to serve the community of Combes, and an honor to do it alongside the committed police officers of Combes P.D. We stand united against crime as the police department works with community partners to make Combes a safe place for residents and guests alike.It is our earnest desire to utilize this website in the best way possible for sharing important information with the Combes community. I would like to emphasize that this website is intended to create a two-way communication channel. So please feel free to reach us via this website with any questions, comments, complaints or anything related to public safety and our queries may pertain to your safety and that of the community, our conduct, or anything related to public safety and our department. Thank you for visiting us.

Mission

The Combes Police Department is dedicated to the protection of the community, its citizens and their property. We strive to accomplish this mission through fair enforcement of the laws of the United States of America, the State of Texas, and the Town of Combes. We look diligently to provide quality law enforcement to all members and guests of the Combes community.

Core Principles of Combes P.D.

Seven core principles guide the efforts of Combes’ finest:

  • Loyalty
  • Duty
  • Respect
  • Selfless service
  • Integrity
  • Personal Courage
  • Honor

The above principles define the values of the Combes Police Department. Adhering to this code, we do our best to keep the Town of Combes a safe, clean country community.

Services Offered

Have information related to a crime or possible criminal? Please let us know; call us at (956) 853-2953. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

  • 24/7 Emergency Police Response
  • 24/7 Police patrol services
  • Police records services
  • Sex offender registration services
  • Crime Stoppers

Contact Info

amber_alertFor Emergency and life threatening situations: 9-1-1
Non-emergency calls during business hours: (956) 425-7131
Non-emergency calls after business hours: (956) 425-7131
Fax: (956) 622-3064
Physical Address: 21626 Hand Road, Combes, Texas 78535
Mailing Address: P.O. Box, 280 Combes, Texas 78535
Link to amber alerts: www.dps.texas.gov/dem/AmberAlert/ActiveAlerts.aspx
Crime Stats: http://www.cityrating.com/crime-statistic/texas/combes.html#.Unsl1xHnbIU
TXDPS Crime Stats: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/crimereports/12/citCh10.pdf
Link to DPS Sex offender site: http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/PublicSite/index.aspx

Complaints

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Committed to providing the best police service to the Town of Combes, the carefully selected officers of the Combes P.D. undergo the best training available. In the rare chance that you find yourself in a situation where you have to lodge a complaint with regards to the actions of an officer or employee of the Combes Police Department, you will find the department most responsive and forthcoming.

Please go over the following guidelines to learn the proper procedure of making complaints, and understand how the complaints are investigated.

Citizen Complaint Forms

Citizen Complaint Form in English Citizen Complaint Form in Spanish

How Complaints are made

Any individual who wants to file a complaint may do so by visiting the Town of Combes Municipal Complex between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Municipal Complex location: 21626 Hand Road, Building A Combes, Texas 78535

Legal Information

According to Texas State Law (Government Code 614.022), all complaints against police officers must be in writing and signed by the person making the complaint. As is the case with citizens who must be notified of the charges against them when they are arrested, copies of the complaints will be given to the police officers against whom the complaint is filed. The complaint must be made by the individual who claims to be the aggrieved party, while other individuals involved may record their statements in the capacity of witnesses.

Traffic Tickets

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In case of traffic tickets or any differences of opinion between citizens and police officers regarding the issuance of the tickets involving the question of guilt or innocence of the individual arrested, an investigation will only take place if there is a specific allegation of misconduct levied against an officer or employee of Combes P.D.

Questions regarding your court appearance should be directed to the Town of Combes Municipal Court Clerk during office hours.

Town of Combes Municipal Court 21626 Hand Rd. P.O. Box, 280 Combes, Texas 78535 (956) 425-7131

Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Court Hours: Mon & Thurs 5 p.m.

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