Department News

• Explorer Post Information:  Runaway Bay Police Department  and the Wise County Sheriff’s Office are creating the Wise County Law Enforcement Explorers Post 500. The program is open to young adults in the county ages 14 to 20 interested in learning about all aspects of law enforcement. Upon completion of training, explorers can participate in the ride along program with officers, flag ceremonies, SWAT competitions, firearms training, public service events and lake patrol. The first recruiting meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 27 at the sheriff’s office courtroom/training room. Parents are encouraged to attend. The cost to join the post is $15 and includes insurance coverage through the Boy Scouts of America. Contact officer is Susan Hoelscher of the Runaway Bay Police Department at (940) 575-2200.
   

• Currently the police department is seeking grants to purchase a small patrol boat, which will be primarily used for quick response search and rescue. One average there are 3 to 4 times a year, where the police department has been requested to assist persons in need of help on the water. This is not including the many requests of stranded boaters on the lake.

• Chief Paschall would like to remind all residents to take advantage of the House/Vacation request provided on this web site. So far about 20 residents have placed requests. This allows officers to have prior knowledge as to who should or should not be at the residents, while homeowners are away.

• The Runaway Bay Police Department is committed to providing quality service to the Citizens of Runaway Bay. Should you have any questions or concerns Chief Paschall invites you to call or contact the police department.