Contact us at (361) 528-3512
Mission Statement
The mission of the Taft Police Department is to serve our community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. Guided by the principles of Servant Leadership, we are committed to building strong partnerships, protecting the rights of all individuals, and providing effective, efficient, and ethical law enforcement services. Our dedication to public safety, community trust, and continuous improvement ensures a safer and stronger Taft for all.
Values Policy
Service: We place the needs of our community first, delivering responsive and dependable service with care and humility.
Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards through honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Professionalism: We strive for excellence in conduct, appearance, and performance.
Community Partnership: We build trust and collaboration through active community engagement.
Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity, fairness, and empathy.
Leadership: We lead by example through the principles of Servant Leadership.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and continuously improve our service to the public.
Taft Police Department – Public Policy Summary
Building Trust Through Transparency
The Taft Police Department is dedicated to professional, fair, and community-focused policing. Below is a concise overview of key public-facing policies. Full policies are available upon request per state law.
We preserve life, protect rights and property, and promote community responsibility while adhering to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
We practice community policing, provide reasonable public assistance, and conduct outreach, including to victims of family violence and sexual assault regarding immigration resources.
Enforcement is based solely on reasonable suspicion or probable cause—never on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or national origin.
Officers use only objectively reasonable force necessary to protect life and resolve incidents.
We strictly uphold Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment protections in arrests, searches, and interrogations.
Procedures maximize reliability and minimize risk of misidentification.
High-priority response; arrests made when probable cause exists; assistance with protective orders (including out-of-state orders).
Stops are professional and courteous, emphasizing safety and education. Pursuits balance risks and are terminated if dangers outweigh benefits.
Interpreters and translated materials for limited English proficiency. Sign-language interpreters and effective communication for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Specialized techniques for persons with developmental disabilities.
10. Juveniles Least coercive measures consistent with safety; focus on prevention and rights protection.
Open, timely communication while protecting investigations and privacy.
Citizens may lawfully record police in public spaces.
All allegations are thoroughly and impartially investigated; commendations welcomed.
Accurate registration and periodic compliance checks to protect the community.
We value your trust and encourage questions or feedback.
Got a tip on a crime? We prefer you submit Crime Stoppers Tip online! Your tip, not only helps us, but could earn you a cash reward if you go through Crime Stoppers. Tri-County Crime Stoppers serves all police agencies in San Patricio County, Texas whereas, Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers serves all agencies inside Nueces County, Texas.
Chief of Police Kirk Massey
Email: chief@tafttx.gov
Taft Police Department
331 Green Avenue
Taft, TX 78390
Phone: (361) 528-6011
Dispatch / After Hours:
(361) 528-3131
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