EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are experiencing an emergency or need immediate police, fire, or medical assistance, call 911.

EMERGENCY
Call 911
Police • Fire • Medical

NON-EMERGENCY
For non-emergency law enforcement assistance or to contact law enforcement dispatch, please call:

Dispatch: 409-246-5100

Please do not use email, social media, or website contact forms to report emergencies or situations requiring an immediate law enforcement response.

This information is provided to ensure the public has clear access to emergency and non-emergency law enforcement contact information.

SOUR LAKE POLICE DEPARMENT

MISSION • VISION • CORE VALUES

MISSION

The Sour Lake Police Department is committed to providing quality law enforcement through crime prevention, professional service, and community policing. Our goal is to build strong partnerships and utilize collaborative problem-solving with the community to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Sour Lake.

OUR VISION

To be a premier law enforcement agency by building trust, developing strong community partnerships, fostering shared leadership, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service for a safer Sour Lake.

Our Core Values

INTEGRITY

We hold ourselves accountable and uphold the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct. We lead by example, act with courage, and work every day to earn and maintain the trust of our department, our community, and those we serve.

RESPECT

Mutual respect is the foundation of every interaction. We value the dignity and individuality of every person and promote open communication by treating everyone with courtesy, fairness, and professionalism.

COMPASSION

Compassion guides our actions as we care for one another and those we serve. We treat people with kindness, dignity, and understanding while recognizing our responsibility to serve the needs of the entire community.

FAIRNESS

We are committed to treating every person consistently, impartially, and with dignity. We make decisions based on facts, applicable laws, department policies, and sound judgment while ensuring that everyone is treated with courtesy and fairness.

PROFESSIONALISM • ACCOUNTABILITY • SERVICE • COMMUNITY

  • Chief of Police: Aaron Burleson
    Email: aburleson@sourlakepd.gov
    Phone: (409) 287-3574

    Sergeant, Training, Criminal Investigations: James Tiner
    Email: jtiner@sourlakepd.gov
    Phone: (409) 287-2059

    Code Enforcement Officer
    Officer Matthew Randall
    Email: mrandall@sourlakepd.gov
    Phone: 409-287-2059

    Police Admin Assistant:
    Michelle Winters
    Email: michelle@cityofsourlake.gov
    Phone: 409-287-3574

    Officer Marcelo Molfino
    Officer Sarah Wolf
    Officer Michael Maldonado
    Officer Nicholas Apple
    Officer Patricia Christmas

  • Commend or Complaints

    Racial Profiling Report

    Open Records Request

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  • TXDPS Public Site:

    Click HERE

  • Finger printing service is offered to Sour Lake Residents at no charge. This applies to those outside of the city limits but show a Sour Lake address on their form of identification.

     All persons to be fingerprinted must supply their own fingerprint card(s).

    The Sour Lake Police Department does not offer finger printing for immigration documents. Finger printing service is available by appointment. To set up an appointment please call 409-287-3574.

    For non Sour Lake Residents, cost is $20.00 (cash and exact change only) for two complete sets. We are unable to submit fingerprints directly to the State.

    Fingerprints can be done by appointment Monday – Friday at any IdentoGO location.

  • Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

    Operation Identification Instructions

  • Planning your summer vacation? Sit back, relax, and let the Sour Lake Police Department take care of things at home while you are away.
    The Sour Lake Police Department offers a Vacation Watch Program to provide citizens some peace of mind while they are away from their homes. Officers check the residence during their absence and document the times they stop by. Should anything be of concern, action will be taken and home owners will be contacted.


    Personal and household crimes are the highest in the warm months when people spend more time away from home on vacations or are involved in outdoor activities. Avoid becoming part of this statistic by signing up for the Police Vacation Watch and following the suggestions below to protect your home, property, and family while you’re relaxing and having fun!


    Before You Leave
    • Notify a friend, relative, or trusted neighbor that you’ll be away and leave emergency phone numbers with them in case they need to reach you.
    • Be sure all doors, windows, and gates are locked when you leave.
    • Manually lock your garage door from the inside and disengage your electronic device, this eliminates the possibility of thieves entering with garage door decoders.
    • Stop mail and newspaper deliveries or have a friend, relative, or trusted neighbor collect it each day.
    • Install light timers on indoor lights – this gives the illusion someone is home.
    • Arrange for someone to take care of your lawn

    How to Register:
    To take advantage of the Vacation Watch Program, fill out the attached Form and either email it to a supervisor or deliver it to City Hall and you will be added to the watch list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Sour Lake Police Department at (409) 287-3574.

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  • Hardin County Crime Victim’s Assistance Center

    VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information. Register for notifications and stay informed.

    VineLink

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