East Texas Peace Officers Association

ETPOA Annual Membership Drive Fish Fry in San Augustine, TX.

Wednesday 4/22/26.

A 4 hour TCOLE credit legal updates class will start at 11am if you need it.

Catfish and all the fixins will be served at 5pm.

Secretary's table will open at 3pm for membership dues, and ETPOA
Merchandise.

Hope to see you there.

TMPA
Texas Fraternal Order of Police
National Sheriffs' Association
East Texas 100 Club
National Fraternal Order of Police
Superior Outfitters
City of Tyler Police Department
Constable Wayne Allen - Smith County Precinct 2
The Boyce in Blue

Prayers please. 🙏

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Augustine Police Department
February 8, 2026

San Augustine, Texas — The San Augustine Police Department regrets to announce the tragic loss of one of our own.

In the early morning hours of February 8, 2026, Officer Cody LeVassar tragically lost his life while off duty. At this time, no further details will be released.

Officer LeVassar was a dedicated law enforcement officer, a loving family man, and a valued friend to many. His commitment to serving others and his devotion to his family and community will never be forgotten.

We ask the community to please keep Officer LeVassar’s entire family in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We also ask for prayers for the men and women of the San Augustine Police Department as we grieve this loss and navigate the days ahead.

Officer Cody LeVassar’s sacrifice and service will forever remain a part of the San Augustine Police Department. He will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Chief Jonathan Sowell
San Augustine Police Department

The ETPOA, an organization of Police Officers and 1st responders headquartered in East Texas, has a proud history dating back to 1951 of serving Texas citizens by providing critical training, scholarships, and nurturing goodwill among law enforcement agencies, and we extend our service to all law enforcement officers, including jailers and dispatchers.

Sending our prayers over to Cherokee County.

It is with great sadness we announce the death of retired Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell. Sheriff Campbell began his career with Cherokee County in February of 1994. Sheriff Campbell devoted 26 years of service to the citizens of Cherokee county before retiring in September 2020. Prior to becoming Sheriff, he retired as a highway patrolman for the Texas Department of Public Safety. We thank Sheriff Campbell for his dedicated 54 years of service to this state and the citizens of Cherokee County. Sheriff Campbell was a true public servant and devoted his life to his community and family. Though he is no longer with us, Sheriff Campbell has left a permanent mark on both civilians and law enforcement officers that will continue to guide and inspire us. Sheriff Campbell will be deeply missed, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. During this difficult time our thoughts and prayers go out to Sheriff Campbell’s family.

The 2025 ETPOA Conference has come to a close. We now have about 360 days to get ready for the 2026 ETPOA Conference in Tyler, Texas

This year we provided training to Public Servants from 15 departments as far north as Prosper, Texas and south as far as Groves Texas.

One of the biggest things about ETPOA is that we are based around family. This little association was formed in 1953 and holds a long line of traditions.

This year’s outgoing President (Alex Thibodaux) is the grandson of Past President Jerry Fontenot who has been very instrumental in ETPOA.


City of Tyler, Texas Government
Superior Outfitters
City of Tyler Police Department
TMPA
Backing the Blue - Denton
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network-South Texas Region
National Fraternal Order of Police
Texas Fraternal Order of Police
National Sheriffs' Association
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
National Alliance for Law Enforcement Support
Beaumont Police
East Texas 100 Club
East Texas Crime Prevention Association
East Texas Peace Officers Association
East Texas CISM Team
Chuck Boyce
Chaplain Emergency Response Team
Ralph Wayne Ervin
National Law Enforcement Museum
City of Tyler Fire Department
Tyler Patrolman's Association

The 2025 ETPOA Conference Agenda. Maybe you can catch one of these outlaws in a class with you!!!


TMPA
Superior Outfitters
Judge Tim Bryan
Backing the Blue - Denton
Genesis eBONDS
Etoile Volunteer Fire Department
Nikki Evans-Wallace State Farm Insurance
Cal-Tex Lumber Company
GrantWorks, Inc
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network-South Texas Region
MCM Eleganté Beaumont
Beaumont, Texas
Texas Fraternal Order of Police
National Sheriffs' Association
National Fraternal Order of Police
National Law Enforcement Museum
Arizona National Latino Peace Officers Association
National Alliance for Law Enforcement Support
Beaumont Police
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Chuck Boyce
Chaplain Emergency Response Team
Ralph Wayne Ervin
Jimmy Day
Alex Keith
East Texas CISM Team
East Texas Peace Officers Association
East Texas 100 Club
East Texas Crime Prevention Association

Walter Shofner and his lovely bride won a vacation to Las Vegas at the 2022 ETPOA Conference. He still has not told how his vacation went.

Hopefully this year at the 2025 ETPOA Conference at the MCM Eleganté Beaumont Texas, he breaks his silence.
But you got to be here on June 15-17, 2025 to hear the stories!!!


Chuck Boyce
Backing the Blue - Denton
Superior Outfitters
TMPA
Genesis eBONDS
Judge Tim Bryan
Ralph Wayne Ervin
Jimmy Day
Chaplain Emergency Response Team
Etoile Volunteer Fire Department
GrantWorks, Inc
Nikki Evans-Wallace State Farm Insurance
Cal-Tex Lumber Company
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network-South Texas Region
Alex Keith
Bobby Adams
Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont Police
Texas Fraternal Order of Police
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
National Sheriffs' Association
National Alliance for Law Enforcement Support
Arizona National Latino Peace Officers Association
National Fraternal Order of Police
National Law Enforcement Museum

The 2025 ETPOA Conference is one day closer and Miss Elsa cannot hold back her excitement!!!

Hopefully Chuck Boyce will get there and get her FIRED UP!!!!

Going to be a Great Conference put together by Alex Keith.


TMPA
Genesis eBONDS
Superior Outfitters
Backing the Blue - Denton
Bobby Adams
Judge Tim Bryan

2025 ETPOA Conference.
Founded in 1953 by several rural lawmen to network and suppress criminal activity.

Come on out and join us in some training and a few old law dog tales. They get better every year.

Info in conference arrached
http://www.etpoa.org/annual-conference.html


Bobby Adams
Judge Tim Bryan
Genesis eBONDS
Etoile Volunteer Fire Department
GrantWorks, Inc
Rod Gregg
Superior Outfitters
Chuck Boyce
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network-South Texas Region
Terry Martin Bledsoe
Cal-Tex Lumber Company
Chaplain Emergency Response Team
TMPA
Backing the Blue - Denton
Ralph Wayne Ervin
Jimmy Day
Nikki Evans-Wallace State Farm Insurance
Kim Stone Freeman
Bruce Swart

Annual Conference Save the Dates2025 ETPOA Training ConferenceJune 15, 16 & 17, 2025Conference Fee(Meals Included) $125.00 / Spouse Fee $35.00 &Retired Officer Fee $50.00Conference & Host HotelMCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center2355 I-10 South Beaumont, TexasRoom Block will be reserved, and release dates will be a...

One of the Best!!!!
Still going strong!!!!

Deputy James Lee served 4 years in the Air Force. He spent 17.5 years employed as a Deputy for the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. He retired in 2006 but decided that his patrol duties were not yet over with. He has now been employed with Smith County Pct. 3 Constables Office for 8 years. When he is not working he enjoys hunting, fishing, and going on vacations.
Deputy James Lee