La Vernia Police Department

Protecting residents' and visitors' safety, property and constitutional rights while seeking justice with compassion and respect is the stated mission of the La Vernia Police Department in Wilson County, Texas. Officers work around the clock, and each is licensed as a peace officer by TCOLE, the state licensing commission, under Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1701. Beyond the city limits, the department is responsible for safety and security across the La Vernia Independent School District, working with school administrators and keeping a steady presence on campuses. Officers also train for emergency medical response and team with the city's fire department and EMS to limit injury and damage at emergencies. A free Explorer program mentors young people ages 14 to 21 through workshops and hands-on experience, a yearly golf tournament funds scholarships for graduating seniors, and the department takes part in National Night Out. As a Project ChildSafe partner, it gives out free firearm safety kits when available. Residents can request out-of-town house checks and community awareness briefings, and copies of reports can be sought through a public information request (Tex. Gov't Code ch. 552).

Public contact information is available for La Vernia Police Department, including 1 listed contact that officers can use for training coordination or general inquiries when provided by the department.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), La Vernia city, TX has an estimated population of 1,126.