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Police Staffing

Victoria County, Texas

Summary

Victoria PD just added nine new officers to the force, marking their biggest hiring class ever. This means you can expect more patrols and quicker help when you call 911.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

While training and salaries are a major investment, the city is betting that better coverage will pay off in long-term community safety.

✅Who benefits

Local residents get the peace of mind that comes with more eyes on the street and faster response times.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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Crossroads Today (KAVU/KVCT)Jun 12, 2026

Nine new officers join Victoria Police Department

VICTORIA, Texas - A record number of cadets were sworn in as Victoria police officers Friday morning in a special ceremony.A total of nine new cadets officially joined the Victoria Police Department in a ceremony held inside the Public Safety Headquarters on Main Street. each cadet's badge was pinned on by a close friend or family member.Most of the new cadets said this is their dream career and that the more than five months of training was worth it to reach their goal.'Yes, I am very excited to get out there. I am excited to see what it will bring. Every day is going to be different. It is going to be wonderful,' said Hannah Staten, new VPD officer.One of the new officers sworn in today was Brandon Turner, the son of Community Engagement Officer John Turner.The nine officers sworn in today made up the largest cadet class ever to be sworn in at one time.

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