Blue Santa Philosophy

All children deserve to smile on Christmas day. Christmas is one time during the year where the focus is on giving, with emphasis on the excitement in the child's eye as he or she unwraps a present that is just for them.

Why Blue Santa

It has been said, "No one calls 911 to tell police that all is well with their lives."  In the course of a police officers’ routine work we often encounter children in circumstances and environments that are heartbreaking.  Many of the children that police interact with only know Christmas as nothing more than a school holiday.  Many families must choose between gifts and basic utility needs, leaving little resources for presents at Christmas time.  Regardless of the whys, all children deserve presents at Christmas.

Blue Santa of Victoria also coaches a YMCA tee-ball team as part of helping our children establish good morals and discipline. We strive to be positive role models for the children of Victoria.

Contact Information

The Blue Santa of Victoria program is coordinated by VPD Senior Patrol Officer Shane Wallace.  He can be contacted by emailing bluesantaofvictoria@yahoo.com or by calling (361)485-3700.

2010 Blue Santa Toy Drive and Delivery

During the 2010 Holiday season, officers and volunteers collected and wrapped toys with a goal of about 1500 toys by Christmas.   Toy Drives were held at local businesses throughout the season.  The toys were delivered on December 18th and at the end of the day, VPD Officer Shane Wallace said that deliveries were made to 501 local children.  The smiles on the children's faces are worth 1000 words.

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Building of the VPD in 1965

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