On March 30, 2011, two of our officers were recognized by the Target Corporation as part of their “Target & Blue” program.  VPD Detective Jeff Parsons and Crime Prevention Officer Chris Guerra both received awards in Harlingen, Tx for their “passion and commitment to maintaining safe communities.”

Detective Parsons was honored for his work in investigating shoplifting cases from Target, and his work with the Victoria Loss Prevention Group, which is a group of loss prevention folks from across our city that come together each month to share intelligence and help in identifying shoplifters.

Officer Guerra was recognized for his work on National Night Out, for which Target is a national sponsor.

Target & Blue is Target’s effort to extend a hand of partnership to law enforcement, public safety and criminal justice agencies through programs – as well as integrating law enforcement needs into their business.  Target & Blue is about helping to build safer communities by going beyond making a financial contribution to help the community.  For example, Target uses their forensic labs and investigation centers to support law enforcement investigations, even on cases completely unrelated to Target.

Senior Patrol Officer Shane Wallace (at right) looks on as Interim Police Chief Roy Boyd reads

a Certificate of Civic Achievement that Officer Wallace received on March 4, 2011.  The basis of this

award was Officer Wallace's diligent efforts in bringing back the Blue Santa program to Victoria

in 2009 and 2010.  In 2010, over 500 children received wrapped gifts as a result.

Senior Patrol Officer Eric Poulton received a Certificate of Civic Achievement for his exceptional work in orchestrating deliveries to hospitalized children in Victoria during the 2010 Easter and Christmas seasons.  At Easter he and his volunteers distributed Easter baskets, while Christmas stockings were delivered in December.  Officer Poulton received this award on March 4, 2011.

Officer Dennis Paine received a Chief's Letter of Commendation on for his keen sense of observation and the subsequent outstanding self-initiated investigation he conducted on 12-30-2010.  During the course of this stop, he not only recovered various forms of narcotics but also counterfeit money.  He received this award on March 4, 2011.

Officer Joshua Vaclavik received a Chief's Letter of Commendation for his outstanding work and perseverance in the investigation of a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in November, 2010.  During that investigation, he conducted a thorough follow-up which led to him obtaining confessions and the victim's property being recovered.   Officer Vaclavik received this award on March 4, 2011.

Officer Mark Hayden received a Self-Initiated Burglary Apprehension Award on March 4, 2011.

He received this award for his self-initiated apprehension of a vehicle burglar in January, 2011

which led to the recovery of stolen property.

On March 4, 2011, Senior Patrol Officer Eric Poulton also received the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal from the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in recognition of Officer Poulton's "outstanding achievement and dedication to the maintenance of law and order."

Mr. Art Munford from that organization proudly presented the award.

The Victoria Police Department and Bright Idea Media cleaned up at the Addy Awards for our public service announcements receiving a total of 6 Addy's on February 17, 2011. 

The "Sleigh Ride" commercial won top honors with both, Best in Broadcast & Best in Show.

Check out the Sleigh Ride video and others at TheVictoriaPD on YouTube .

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