FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT
430 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD.
FREEPORT, TX 77541
NON-EMERGENCY: 979-239-1211
FAX: 979-239-3830
EMAIL: [email protected]
Welcome to the Freeport Police Department page. The Freeport Police Department appreciates the support it has received from the community over the years, and we will continue to work hard to earn it. We are glad that you visited our page and hope you reach out with any questions, concerns or compliments. Please let us know if we can do anything to better serve you. We also invite you to follow us through social media.
The Freeport Police Department staff includes a group of dedicated personnel whose sole purpose is to make this a successful department. Our department has a patrol division, a criminal investigation division, and support services to include a number of various positions. Each division is an essential piece to our organization. Together, the Freeport Police Department has a group of men and women who are eager to serve the great citizens of Freeport.
In visiting the police department, the first floor of the police building is where you can find the municipal court room, which also serves as our city council chambers. The Municipal Court Clerks, which is where you can resolve any municipal violations or warrants, are located at City Hall, 1201 N Avenue H. They can also be reached at 979-871-0191. For police services, you can take the stairs or elevator up to the second floor to speak with someone in dispatch. You may also reach us by calling our direct number at 979-239-1211 or email us at [email protected] to speak to a member of our staff.
Our police department serves our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; however, our Lobby Doors are only unlocked Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 6:00PM, excluding holidays or emergency events. If you come to the police department in person after hours, please select the intercom button to speak with an on-duty dispatcher.
Mission
The mission of the Freeport Police Department is to enhance public safety and serve our community through our core values.
Vision
It is our vision to provide our community with a quality of life where they feel safe and secure.
Core Values
The Freeport Police Department perform their duties based on their core values:
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Transparency
Chief of Police
Jennifer Erlanson-Howell currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of Freeport Police Department. Previously, she served as an Assistant Chief for the Lacy Lakeview Police Department near Waco and also served as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the city. She has been in the criminal justice field for over twenty years. Chief Howell is a Master Peace Officer and obtained her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University. She also obtained her Master's Degree in Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University. Chief Howell has completed numerous leadership programs to include the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas program (LEMIT), Leadership Command College (LCC). She also attended the FBI National Academy, a 12-week executive program in Quantico, Virginia. Currently, there are a little over 53,000 law enforcement executives who have graduated since its inception in 1935. Chief Howell became a member of the FBINA 272 class. In 2024, Chief Howell was selected to also serve as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Freeport.
A Message from the Chief......
I love how the citizens of Freeport are so invested and involved in the city, which led to me applying. I value the concept of community and law enforcement personnel joining together as one. I am honored to be selected by a group of peers, city executives and citizens to serve the community of Freeport. I believe in the law enforcement code of ethics, and know that the integrity of policing is necessary to build trust within the community. I look forward to building a long relationship with the citizens of Freeport. On a personal note, I am blessed to have an amazing supportive partner in life. My husband and I enjoy spending time together and anything outdoors such as camping and hiking. We also enjoy traveling, and previously frequented Bryan Beach and Surfside Beach, which is another reason we were attracted to the area. Please feel free to reach out to me at 979-871-0132 or jhowell@freeporttx.gov to let me know how we can better serve you and work together.
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