Plano Texas Police Department

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month 🌈

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every person in our city feels seen, respected, and safe. As a department, we recognize that trust is built through understanding, compassion, and consistent service to all who call Plano home.

Pride Month reminds us that inclusion isn’t a moment; it’s an ongoing responsibility. To everyone in our community: you belong here, and we are proud to serve you.

The Plano Police Department is currently hiring School Crossing Guards to help keep our students safe as they travel to and from school each day. Crossing Guards play an essential role in protecting children in busy school zones, and we’re looking for dependable, community minded individuals to join our team.

We are actively hiring for the following elementary school locations:
• NORTH: Anderson, Andrews, & Borchardt
• EAST: Dooley
• SOUTHWEST: Barksdale, Huffman, Hightower, Shepard, & Centennial
• CENTRAL: Carlisle & Daffron

Crossing Guards are paid $35 per day, and all training and equipment are provided. This is a meaningful way to support neighborhood schools, connect with families, and make a positive impact during the busiest times of the day.

If you or someone you know is interested, please scan the QR code on the flyer (or use this link: https://bit.ly/4fCokWn to learn more and apply. Your service helps ensure every student gets to school and home safely.

For additional information, please contact Crossing Guard Program Manager Bill Sommermeyer ([email protected] or 972-941-2283).

🌟🚨Attention Plano Residents - Aged 6-9 Years Old! 🚨🌟

PLEASE NOTE: There are still a few slots available if your child is interested in attending this month. Contact our Crime Prevention Unit for additional details at 972-941-2431.

Are you ready for an exciting and educational experience this summer? Vacation Safety School is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

📅 REGISTRATION DETAILS
📍Location: 7501-A Independence Pkwy (Plano Police Department)
🗓Dates: Monday through Friday (until dates are filled)
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

This FREE program's goal is to provide valuable safety education to young Plano residents. But hurry, spots are limited! Registration is in person only, so mark your calendars and come join us to secure your spot.

Important Reminders:
• This program is exclusively for Plano residents ages 6-9 years old, who have NOT attended this program before.
• Registration begins on April 10th, and spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please note that we cannot hold spaces or allow friends to sign up for each other due to essential information required during registration.
• Transportation arrangements are to be made by parents/guardians.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and have fun in a safe environment! Spread the word and share this post with friends and family who might be interested.
Let's make this summer a safe and enjoyable one for our kids! See you at Vacation Safety School!

For additional information, contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 972-941-2431.

🛡️Operation Soteria Shield 🛡️

For the past 11 years, Plano Police Department has conducted yearly operations focused on protecting children in our community. We have been proud to take on the responsibility of shining a light into the darkness of abuse that so many children suffer from at the hands of those who choose to exploit them.

Throughout the months of March and April 2026, the Plano Police Department, in conjunction with other State and Federal law enforcement agencies, conducted numerous investigative operations into child exploitation crimes throughout the State of Texas and various parts of Oklahoma. These operations were called Soteria Sheild. The name “Soteria” is derived from Greek mythology, meaning safety, deliverance and preservation from harm, which was the goal of these investigations. Law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to do just that, bringing safety to the most vulnerable among us, deliverance to children without a voice and freedom from the harm perpetrated against them.

For the past 11 years, Plano Police Department’s own Detective Jeff Rich has been instrumental in being the creative force behind Operation Soteria Shield. Along with Detective Rich, Wylie Police Department’s Detective Chris Meehan, and FBI Special Agents Ashley Cira and Aaron Covey, worked in close partnership, helping to lead operations and aid in the investigation and protection of children across this state. Overall, a total of 91 law enforcement agencies partnered together to make Operation Soteria Shield a success. These investigations involved chasing leads, late night paperwork, early morning briefings, hours of examining evidence, dozens of forensic interviews, hundreds of affidavits and the flawless ex*****on of over 200 search warrants across Texas.

With these efforts, 2026 Operation Soteria Shield has shown to be extremely successful, resulting in:

- 276 individuals arrested from crimes against children
- 425 charges filed
- 89 children rescued from ongoing abuse
- 607,052 GB of data seized

The Plano Police Department would like to thank all the men and women who worked tirelessly in Operation Soteria Shield, as well as our community who assisted with tips directly resulting in saving children and bringing perpetrators to justice.

“Every child deserves to grow up safe, protected, and free from exploitation. This operation reflects our shared commitment to defend children where abuse occurs, whether that is in a home, on a device or through an online platform. The work done by these investigators has changed lives.” - Chief Ed Drain

Amber Glenn Day 🥇⛸️🇺🇸

May 28, 2026, was officially declared Amber Glenn Day during a public reception yesterday evening at the Plano Municipal Center. Amber attended with her family and received a proclamation from Mayor John Muns, highlighting the community’s pride in her remarkable skating journey. The celebration honored an extraordinary hometown athlete whose dedication and talent have inspired people across the globe.

Born and raised in Plano, Amber has built an exceptional legacy in figure skating - earning three consecutive U.S. National Championships and capturing a Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Her achievements reflect years of hard work and passion for her sport.

Amber is also part of our Plano Police family, as her father proudly serves as a Sergeant with the Plano Police Department. The Glenn family continues to represent the very best of Plano on the world stage.

We are Plano Proud of Amber’s accomplishments and the example she sets for young athletes everywhere. Congratulations, Amber!

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Criminalist Rick Wilson will retire from the Plano Police Department on June 1, 2026.

Rick began his career with the department on May 16, 2005, bringing with him a wealth of investigative experience and a deep understanding of law enforcement operations. As a Criminalist, he played a critical role in the pursuit of truth, applying scientific expertise to countless cases and helping ensure that justice was served with accuracy and care. His efforts were recognized with a Safe Driving Award, a Chief’s Unit Award, and numerous commendations, each reflecting his consistent professionalism and contributions to the department’s mission. Rick is a graduate of the National Forensics Academy at the University of Tennessee.

Prior to joining the department, Rick served twenty-two years as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, where he worked s*x crimes, crimes against children, gang and narcotics related crime, theft of weapons and explosives, protective service details, contract fraud and counter-intelligence related matters. Before his federal service, he spent five years with the Oceanside Police Department in California and was one of the first eight Uniformed Crime Scene Investigators at the department, building a strong foundation in law enforcement that would carry throughout his career.

Rick’s commitment to service began even earlier. From 1970 to 1978, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant. His military service instilled discipline, leadership, and sense of duty that would guide him throughout his professional life.

Over the course of his career, Rick has been known not only for his technical expertise, but also for his reliability and dedication to his colleagues and community. His contributions have left a lasting impact on those who have had the privilege to work alongside him.

As he enters retirement, Rick leaves behind a notable career marked by service and excellence. He will be greatly missed, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter.

🚓 Explorer Post 911 Open House — June 27! 🚓

Are you a high school or college‑aged student (14–20) interested in a future career in law enforcement? Plano’s Explorer Post 911 is hosting an Open House — and you’re invited to step into the action!

Join us for an interactive evening where you'll get a firsthand look at the training, teamwork, leadership, and real-world experiences our Explorers participate in throughout the year.

🔹 Open to high school or college-age students (14–20)
🔹 Parents/Guardians/Caregivers are encouraged to attend
🔹 Food and refreshments provided
🔹Registration to attend the event is required (see RSVP link below)

Activities and demonstrations will include:

🚓 Pursuit driving course
🎯 Firearm simulator
🐕 K9 demonstration
🎭 Live scenario demonstration
👮 Meet current Explorers and Police Officers
…and more!

Whether you’re interested in a future career in law enforcement or simply want to build confidence, gain leadership skills, and explore new friendships, this is a great opportunity to see what our Explorer Program has to offer. We look forward to meeting you and your family!

📍4912 14th St, Plano, TX 75074
📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 12pm to 4pm

RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/261336043311040

🚔 Reckless Behavior Leads to Arrests

On May 6, 2026, Plano Police Officers responded to a weapons call near East Spring Creek Parkway and K Avenue. Dispatch advised that multiple occupants in a vehicle were driving erratically and displaying what appeared to be an AK 47 style rifle at other motorists while traveling on Jupiter Road.

The caller reported that the vehicle had pulled into a drive thru at a nearby business. For the safety of everyone in the area, patrol officers quickly located the vehicle, positioned themselves around the business, and waited for the vehicle to exit the drive-through.

As the vehicle exited onto the roadway, a high risk traffic stop was conducted and four male occupants were detained. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered an airsoft rifle designed to closely resemble an AK 47-style rifle. After completing the investigation, two occupants were arrested for disorderly conduct, while the remaining two were released at the scene.

The Plano Police Department remains committed to responding swiftly and safely to incidents that threaten the well being of our community.

On May 26, 2026, the Plano Police Department proudly welcomed the largest police academy class ever hosted by our department as they begin their journey next Monday.

These recruits have chosen a profession built on service, trust, integrity, and leadership. We congratulate each of them for stepping forward to serve the great citizens of Plano and encourage them to strive to be high achievers throughout their careers.

And yes… we may have given them a little equipment to get started. 🚔

We’re pretty sure our Quartermaster Unit deserves a vacation after this setup. 😂

The future of Plano policing starts here.

🚔 NEXT CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM 🚔
Our next Civil Service Examination will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Plano Event Center (2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074).

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