The Nederland Police Department has 24 full time Sworn Police Officers. Of the 24, there is one Animal Control Officer, and two Reserve Officers. The Department employs two full time secretaries and one part-time secretary, six School Crossing Guards, and three part-time civilian employees who work with the prison work release programs. The Department has six marked patrol units, five unmarked units, one utility vehicle, and one marked truck used by the Animal Control Officer. The Nederland Police Department has an operating budget of $2,571,000.00.

The Police Officers, Telecommunications Operators, and Animal Control Officer receive certified training to insure that the Police Department operates with the latest techniques and knowledge to effectively fulfill our mission. Police Officers are on a 24 month training cycle and are required to complete 40 hours of training in fields relevant to their duty. Telecommunications Operators are trained in the latest techniques of emergency dispatch including medical dispatch, suicide prevention, and critical call procedures. Animal control training brings our staff the most current information concerning the relationship between animal concerns and public health. In all aspects, our officers and staff are trained to deliver efficient and effective service to the citizens we serve.

All certified law enforcement and communication officer training is regulated and monitored by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Office Standards and Education.

For more information on law enforcement training go to:
www.tcleose.state.tx.us

For information concerning animal control training go to:
www.tdh.state.tx.us/zoonosis