Police Department News

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved submitting a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $221,404.

Please Join the Corpus Christi Fire Department, Corpus Christi Police Department and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department as they commemorate the fallen heroes of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Corpus Christi will pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, through a series of memorial events organized by various public safety entities. These events, which are open to the public, offer a solemn opportunity to remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on that tragic day.

Ahead of a scheduled briefing to the Corpus Christi City Council this morning by Police Chief Mike Markle, the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) has issued a clarification regarding the department’s stance on automated license plate recognition technology to address community concerns surrounding Flock camera systems.

Antes de la presentación programada para esta mañana ante el Concejo Municipal de Corpus Christi por parte del jefe de policía Mike Markle, el Departamento de Policía de Corpus Christi (CCPD) ha emitido una aclaración sobre su postura respecto a la tecnología de reconocimiento automatizado de matrículas, con el fin de abordar las inquietudes de la comunidad en torno a los sistemas de cámaras Flock.

Corpus Christi Council approved the Corpus Christi Police Department’s (CCPD) purchase of four new pursuit-rated Harley-Davidson motorcycles and upfitting for a total of $181,405.

Illegal dumping is more than a neighborhood eyesore; it is a criminal offense that devalues property, threatens public health, and compromises the local environment. To combat this, the City’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) Compliance Team is escalating enforcement through a new partnership with Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers.

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for a large influx of visitors to area beaches during Spring Break 2026. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department is expanding its footprint and reach, with new substations under construction and one cadet class working through the new Police Training Academy. The department completed Fiscal Year 2025 with several notable achievements.

Get ready to stand together against crime! The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) invites all residents to participate in the 42nd annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, October 7.