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Spring is the time of growth, cleaning, landscapingòòò½ÊÓƵ”and the perfect time for burglars to find expensive equipment.

Garages and vehicles that are unlocked are one of the easiest targets this season for thieves. Who knows what wandering eyes might swoop by in need of a freshly cut lawn? Protect your expensive tools and your ability to have the neatest-looking lawn in town.

What to do?

Keep an inventory of your valuables, and make sure that they are all safely locked up. To keep an inventory, write down the brand, make and model of the items, along with serial numbers if they are available. An inventory can help detectives in identifying any items that have been stolen so that they can be returned.

When leaving a vehicle, make sure to hide any important possessions where they cannot be seen, and lock it. Unlocked vehicles are easy targets for burglars. Take your keys with you to avoid losing any Easter presents, or worse, the vehicle itself. Make sure whatever valuables are kept in the bed of your truck are strapped down and locked up. That way the items will still be there when you return.

Who you gonna call?

When faced with an emergency, call (or text) 911 for an immediate response. For non-emergencies that require a police response, call the non-emergency number at 361-573-3221.

Avoid using the Victoria TX 311 app to report any crimes. The app is made for residents to report issues that do not require an immediate response, such as weedy lawns, potholes, and faulty traffic lights.

Stay tuned

Thanks to the support of generous donors, the Community Engagement Unit hosts many events for residents of all ages. Some of these events include:

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Lunch and Learn, where residents get to meet the Cityòòò½ÊÓƵ™s first responders, and learn about different topics during lunch. At the last Lunch and Learn, citizens got to listen to a speaker talk about sexual assault awareness and child abuse prevention month. The food is provided and all residents are welcome. Lunch and Learns are hosted at the Victoria Community Center on every third Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. òòò½ÊÓƵ” 1 p.m. The next Lunch and Learn on May 21st will consist of tips and tricks to prepare for hurricane season.

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Casting with Cops, where children get the opportunity to meet police officers while fishing. This event helps kids to get over the anxiety of talking with police officers. Food will also be provided for the participants. The next Casting with Cops will take place on June 7th.

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Civilian Police Academy, where residents have the opportunity to learn about the police department and what the police officers do. The Academy is a program that lasts 11-weeks and gives participants a working knowledge of the VPD.

Registration is open for all three events above. Residents are encouraged to register in advance to ensure there is enough food for everyone. To learn more about the Victoria Police Department events, visit and click on Programs & Events.