Midlothian Police Department - Texas

10/21/2026

Thank you to our neighbors from The Heights - Ellis County Family Resources for dropping by the station with lunch for our staff. We are honored to be teammates with your group!

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Chief Smith on his appointment as President of the North Texas Chiefs of Police. A tremendous honor from his peers from all across the region!

Congratulations to Midlothian Police Chief Carl Smith who was installed yesterday as the President of the North Texas Police Chiefs Association (NTPCA). The regional arm of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, NTPCA promotes professional growth, communication, and cooperation among law enforcement executives.

Chief Smith has served as the city’s chief since 2007. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Management. He has been a leader in law enforcement throughout the region, serving as chair of the Law Enforcement Training Advisory Committee for the NCTCOG Regional Police Academy, on the Board of Governors for the Tri-City Auto-Theft Task Force, on the Executive Boards for both the Ellis County Child Advocacy Center and The Heights Domestic Violence Service Provider, and is a founding board member for the Southern Regional Response Group. As chief of a department with more than 90 sworn officers, it is his passion to inspire others to work diligently and professionally to serve the citizens of Midlothian.

10/20/2026

Let us introduce our Employee and Officer of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2026.

Officer Jose Higareda has been selected as our Officer of the Quarter. He was nominated by his supervisor, Sergeant Wiley, who shared that Officer Higareda “consistently does quality work, is professional, and is committed to serve our community.” Sergeant Wiley specifically praised his ability to draft thorough, high‑quality reports. One example involved a call in which a resident needed to file a fraud report. Although the original request was to complete the report over the phone, Officer Higareda recognized during the conversation that the caller—an elderly widow—was likely being targeted in an ongoing scam. He arranged an in‑person meeting, reviewed her emails and documents, and assisted her with completing the appropriate paperwork for her bank and other financial institutions. He even contacted her bank’s fraud department on her behalf, explaining the situation and helping ensure she was protected from future fraud attempts. His care and initiative exemplify outstanding service.

Our Non‑Sworn Employee of the Quarter is Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch Telecommunicator Brooke Derbyshire, who received two separate nominations. The first nomination came from Dispatch Supervisor Dumbuald, who commended her exceptional initiative, professionalism, and teamwork. He shared that Brooke is always willing to step in wherever she is needed and has made a positive impact on daily operations in the NEED Center. A second nomination came from Patrol Officer Bailey, who noted Brooke’s strong dedication to detail when dispatching. He highlighted her proactive approach, often providing officers with information before it is requested. He added that she has worked multiple high‑stress calls and consistently handles them with calmness and professionalism. “I believe Brooke tries to make us better each day,” Officer Bailey stated.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Jose Higareda and Telecommunicator Brooke Derbyshire on being named MPD Employees of the Quarter.

10/20/2026

Early voting for Midlothian's Bond Election is in full swing. Check out this important information before you head to the polls.

Proposition B on the 2026 Bond Referendum would authorize $6.81 million to build a new police department substation to maintain quick response times throughout the 65-square-mile service area. The proposed substation would provide an additional location for police operations in a city that is one of the fastest growing in North Texas. View a short video about this project at https://youtu.be/H-gMMtNwlh0?si=P8GmavAssF1Iqust To learn about all the bond projects, visit https://midlothianbond.com

10/16/2026

If your child is involved in an e-bike incident, it's you, the parent, who can be held responsible. Just because the salesman said 'it's legal' doesn't mean it is.

Help us keep Midlothian safe by sharing this video and making sure you know what’s legal before you ride.

Visit our page for more information.

https://www.midlothian.tx.us/1105/E-Bike-Rules-of-the-Road

10/15/2026

Great to meet our new friend Nancy from Taquikardia today. She dropped by with some delicious enchiladas for our staff. Thank you, Nancy!

10/14/2026

🏀 MIDLOTHIAN, THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of professional basketball, hometown pride, and community excitement as the Midlothian Marshals present CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN NIGHT!

We're bringing the community together for a night that's about more than basketball!

⭐ SPECIAL CELEBRITY PLAYER: Midlothian Mayor Justin Coffman will be joining the action on the court!

🚔🚒 HALFTIME SHOWDOWN: POLICE VS. FIRE! Our Midlothian Police Department and Fire Department will go head-to-head in a special halftime basketball game! Come cheer on the men and women who serve our community every day!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ Tipoff: 6:00 PM
📍 The Old Gym (617 W Ave H, 76065)

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and help us pack The Old Gym for an incredible night celebrating the city we call home!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
https://midlothianmarshals.com/tickets/

ONE CITY. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!

10/13/2026

Come and help support an amazing organization with in the community!

🌟 POP-UP PANTRIES OCT 12TH-OCT 18TH 🌟

We look forward to serving at our various locations this week!

Tuesday, October 13th, 10:00am: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (224 S 11th St, Midlothian, TX 76065)

Tuesday, October 13th, 10:00am: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 (201 E Crossmain, Milford, TX 76670)

Wednesday, October 14th, 10:30am: 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 (113 S Ward St, Italy, TX 76651)

Thursday, October 15th, 3:00pm: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 (209 W Jefferson St, Palmer, TX 75152)

Friday, October 16th, 3:00pm: 𝐌𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 (603 N 9th St, Midlothian, TX 76065)

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00am: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 (5401 US-287, Midlothian, Texas 76065)

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00am: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 (3221 Mockingbird Ln, Midlothian, TX 76065)

Saturday, October 17th, 10:00am: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (507 S US Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165)

10/08/2026

🥫❤️ OVER 700 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED! THANK YOU, MIDLOTHIAN! ❤️🥫

Once again, the citizens of Midlothian have shown what makes our community so special! 💙

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our residents, we were able to collect and donate OVER 700 POUNDS of canned goods and nonperishable food items to Manna House Outreach!

These donations will go directly toward helping feed hundreds of families in our area, providing much-needed food and support to those who need it most.

At the Midlothian Police Department, we believe that serving our community goes far beyond wearing a badge. It’s about coming together, supporting our neighbors, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to every citizen, family, and neighborhood who took the time to donate. Whether you gave one can or an entire bag of groceries, every contribution helped make this possible!

We would also like to thank Manna House Outreach for the incredible work they do every day to support families throughout our community. We are proud to partner with an organization that makes such a meaningful impact.

💙 This is what community is all about. Neighbors helping neighbors, and a city coming together for a greater purpose.

Thank you, Midlothian, for always showing up and showing out! We couldn’t do it without you! 🚔❤️