CITY OF TRINIDAD

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Trinidad Police Department


To contact the Trinidad Police Department

For Emergencies: Please dial 9-1-1

Police Department Location: 100 Park Street - Trinidad, TX 75163


Interim Chief of Police: Cameron Beckham


Sergeant: Robert McCumsey

Officer: Sean Foley

Officer: Shaffer

Officer / SRO: Samantha Tanner

Reserve Officer: Randy Walthal

Reserve Officer: James MacAvoy

Reserve Officer: Skinner

Trinidad Police Department badge: Shield with Texas outline, building, and

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Trinidad Police Department to provide an exemplary level of service, ensuring the safety and peaceful quality of life to the citizens and businesses of the City of Trinidad, and to all those who may visit our community by maintaining the trust of the public through accountability and transparency. In doing so, we will maintain a proactive approach to the protection of life and property, the detection and prevention of crime, and will commit to resolve the concerns of those we serve in a timely manner. Our highest priority is to ensure our community remains a safe haven and that residents and visitors live without fear of crime or experiencing a decline in their overall quality of life. Our pledge to the community is to continually deliver these services with courtesy, fairness, and consistency, while meeting the needs of our small town and supporting its continued growth into a progressive and dynamic city.

Department Values

  • HONESTY in all deeds
  • RESPECT for each person
  • TRUSTWORTHY in every situation
  • JUSTICE shown to everyone
  • COURTESY as a basic attitude


As the Police Department serves our community, we emphasize the following principles:


Service Orientation – We respond to community needs with professionalism, high-quality service, and respect for the dignity of every individual.


Law Enforcement – We enforce laws and ordinances impartially while upholding the constitutional rights of all individuals within our jurisdiction.


Maintaining Public Order – Through vigilance and proactive presence, we help ensure that daily community activities occur in an environment of stability and security.


Public Education – We work to enhance community awareness by sharing crime-related information and educating the public on safety and prevention.


Public Assistance – We provide support for non-criminal and non-emergency concerns, including traffic control, suspicious activity reports, potential safety hazards, and other requests for assistance. When appropriate, we offer referrals to local social and human services to help resolve non-criminal issues effectively.