Police Department

The La Joya Police Department's mission is to protect and serve.

Ramon Gonzalez

Police Chief

Ramon Gonzalez held a variety of positions in the La Joya Police Department before becoming Chief. He is a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran.

Gonzalez recently earned his Masters degree.

Department Description

Quick Facts

The La Joya Police Department (LJPD) strives to provide the highest quality service, preserving human rights, lives, and property while attempting to achieve the mission goals of the Department, the City, and the community. We will work in partnership with our citizens to problem solve and meet the challenges of reducing crime, creating a safer environment and improving the community members’ quality of life.

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La Joya PD Divisions

Criminal Investigations

The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigates crimes reported in our jurisdiction.

Communications

The Communications Division is an essential part of the Department and is staffed 24/7/365, including holidays & weekends. To work as a communications officer much training is involved such as certification by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Our communications officers handle 911 emergency calls for service, requests and/or any citizens needs. Our communications department also maintains constant contact with the police officers via a 2-channel radio in which calls for service are dispatched and reports are taken. Any pertinent reports also are kept in the communications office.

We handle all other non-emergency calls through our non-emergency number: 956.585.4855. Should you have any questions and/or concerns don’t hesitate to call us.

Patrol

Patrol Division is composed of the officers assigned to uniformed patrol, which are the first to respond to calls for assistance in the community. The Patrol Division operates 24/7/365, and it consists of three shifts. The Division provides general police services in its daily operations.

Records

The Records Division is an essential part of the La Joya Police Department. Division personnel assist the public in obtaining reports such as automobile accidents, offense reports and incident reports. The Division archives all police records pertaining to any incidents that occur within the City of La Joya, such as arrests that our officers have made or any other important documents that need to be filed. The records clerk is available to assist with automobile accidents, offense and incident reports or to arrange contact with a Police Officer.

The Records Division is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our records phone number is 956.585.4855.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

During a natural or civil emergency, the Mayor may activate the La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as authorized by the City's Emergency Operations Plan.

The City Council has named Chief Ramon Gonzalez as the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC).

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