Live Oak Police Department

06/05/2026

🍩 Happy National Doughnut Day!

Serving the community and protecting the last doughnut in the break room since day one. 😄

Whether you’re working, relaxing, or grabbing a sweet treat today, we hope you have a safe and great Friday, Live Oak!

06/02/2026

🚔 Texas Peace Officers: Looking for your next opportunity? We are testing this Friday, June 5th!!

What if your next agency offered:
✅ Department-issued patrol weapon, patrol rifle AND off-duty weapon
✅ On-duty workout time
✅ 12 hour shifts; Every other weekend off
✅ Strong commitment to professional development
✅ Meaningful community engagement
✅ Proactive criminal enforcement

At the Live Oak Police Department, we're committed to investing in our officers so they can be successful both on and off the job.

We're currently hiring and testing for positions this Friday, June 5th!

Apply today: https://www.liveoaktx.net/departments/human-resources/careers

Submit your application, and we will contact you if you are selected to test.

Join a department that values its people and provides the tools, training, and support to help you thrive.

Mission
In partnership with the community, the mission of the Live Oak Police Department is to prevent crime, preserve the peace and enforce the laws with exemplary service.

Vision
The vision of the Live Oak Police Department is to set the highest professional standard and model of policing in the State of Texas.

06/01/2026

Another Example of Why Traffic Enforcement Matters...

During a recent traffic stop, Officer Zepeda made contact with a driver who admitted to having ma*****na inside the vehicle. While conducting a probable cause search, the officer also located a handgun.

A total of 33.40 grams of ma*****na was recovered, and the driver was transported to the Bexar County Jail on charges including:

• Unlawful Carry of a Weapon
• Possession of Ma*****na

Traffic enforcement helps keep our roads and our community safe. 🚔

05/29/2026

Traffic Alert...

TRAFFIC ALERT: The southbound main lanes of IH-35 will be closed at Loop 1604 until late this morning to allow for cleanup operations resulting from a major accident early this morning. The Live Oak Police Department responded to a major motor vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle that struck two Texas Department of Transportation Scorpion barricade construction vehicles on IH-35 southbound.

Due to the severity of the crash and the presence of fluid leakage, all southbound main lanes of IH-35 are shut down while emergency personnel investigate the incident and work to clear and cleanup the roadway. Traffic is currently being diverted at the Anderson Loop (1604) exit.

Alternate routes are advised until the roadway is reopened. Please drive safely.

05/29/2026

Last week, Chief Fratus had the honor of attending the FBI National Command Course (NCC) in Woodbridge, Virginia, an elite leadership program created specifically for police executives from agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers.

Attendance at the NCC is highly selective and requires nomination by the local FBI Field Office. Chief Fratus joined 51 law enforcement leaders from across the United States for an intensive week focused on strategic leadership, officer wellness, organizational planning, and ethical decision-making.

Even more exciting, Chief Fratus was selected by his peers to serve as the Class President and Representative for the program, a tremendous honor recognizing leadership, professionalism, and collaboration.

At the Live Oak Police Department, we believe leadership and professional development are ongoing commitments. Opportunities like this help us continue growing, strengthening our profession, and providing the highest level of service to the community we are proud to serve.

05/25/2026

🎖️🇺🇸 Today, the Live Oak Police Department honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

To all who have served, and to the families of those who gave all, we thank you. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🕊️

05/23/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

The Live Oak Police Department proudly congratulates all graduates from Judson ISD and NEISD!

On behalf of our entire department, we want you to know how incredibly proud we are of this amazing achievement. Graduation marks the beginning of a brand new chapter, and we cannot wait to see the incredible future you will build.

To all graduates of 2026, your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment. Carry that same drive forward, and there is no limit to how far you will go.

Celebrate safely, dream big, and always remember that your Live Oak PD family is cheering you on every step of the way! 👮‍♂️💙

05/22/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Citizens Police Academy Graduates! 🎓

We are proud to announce that 11 community members have successfully graduated from the Citizens Police Academy! This 10-week course is designed to strengthen the bond between the Live Oak Police Department and the community we serve.

Participants met once a week to gain a firsthand look at law enforcement operations, exploring topics such as city governance, Telecommunications, crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, Drone, K9, and Animal Control.

The purpose of the Academy is to build trust, understanding, and transparency by giving citizens a deeper appreciation of the challenges and responsibilities faced by law enforcement every day.

We are grateful to Mayor Mary Dennis, Assistant Chief Barela, and Lt. Feldtmose, for taking part in the ceremony and presenting awards to this year's graduates. 💙

Interested in joining the next Citizens Police Academy class? Keep an eye out for our announcement at the beginning of next year or look for it in the Live Oak Hometown News Magazine! We would love to have you join us! 🎓👮‍♂️

05/20/2026

👮‍♂️ Citizens Police Academy Week 9: Officer Safety & Use of Force

This week, our CPA participants got an inside look at one of the most critical aspects of law enforcement: Officer Safety and Use of Force.

Lt. Hernandez and Cpl. Canales led an engaging classroom session walking participants through the guidelines, decision-making process, and legal standards that officers must follow when it comes to use of force. This topic is one of the most important and most misunderstood areas of law enforcement, and we are committed to bringing transparency and education to our community.

Participants gained a deeper understanding of the training, responsibility, and split-second decision-making that our officers face in the field every day. 💙

We are so proud of this year's CPA class for showing up, asking great questions, and truly engaging in the process. This is exactly what community policing is all about! 🎓

Only one week to go graduation is just around the corner! 🎉