National Night Out brings residents and law enforcement together for safer neighborhoods

National Night Out brings residents and law enforcement together for safer neighborhoods

The College Station Police Department will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at neighborhood gatherings across our community, offering useful crime prevention tips and addressing concerns. If your neighborhood wants to take part, you can register online through Oct. 3. Continue reading National Night Out brings residents and law enforcement together for safer neighborhoods

Podcast: CSPD’s Simmons tackles crime prevention, misconceptions, and sour pink lemonade

Podcast: CSPD’s Simmons tackles crime prevention, misconceptions, and sour pink lemonade

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?”, CSPD Public Information Officer David Simmons offers summer crime prevention tips, describes a typical police officer’s day, and clarifies some common misconceptions. He also reveals why the sour pink lemonade Ghost Energy Drink stands out above all others. Continue reading Podcast: CSPD’s Simmons tackles crime prevention, misconceptions, and sour pink lemonade

Hometown Super Cop hangs up badge after storied 47-year law enforcement career

Hometown Super Cop hangs up badge after storied 47-year law enforcement career

On Friday, Officer Brad Smith retired after nearly a half-century in law enforcement, including 38 years in two stints with the College Station Police Department. Hundreds of well-wishers attended his retirement celebration at the Lincoln Recreation Center in the neighborhood where he grew up and later patrolled. And it all started with a career-ending football injury and a knock on his door. Continue reading Hometown Super Cop hangs up badge after storied 47-year law enforcement career