Rockwall Police Department

10/20/2026

The Rockwall Police Department is committed to ensuring our community is prepared when a missing person is reported, especially when that individual is at risk.

Over the summer, our Citizens on Patrol (COPs) volunteers finalized specialized training from Northeast Texas CART on protocols for locating missing persons deemed at risk. The training covered six key areas:
• Field Operations Guide
• Missing Child Tabletop Exercises
• First Officer on Scene
• Human Trafficking Awareness
• Mental Health Understanding, including autism spectrum awareness and Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Search Operations, Planning, Mapping, and SAR Management

Having trained COPs volunteers strengthens our ability to support law enforcement efforts and respond quickly when a missing person is deemed at risk in Rockwall and Rockwall County.

We are grateful to Northeast Texas CART for providing this valuable training and to our dedicated COPs volunteers for their continued commitment to serving our community. Their willingness to learn and assist helps us better protect the people who call Rockwall home.

CART is a certified law enforcement program of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Northeast Texas CART is one of over 130 CARTs is America, and one of over 33 Office of Justice Certified programs in America.

CARTs primary area of operation is in the counties of Rockwall, Hunt, Collin and Kaufman.

There are less than 5 CARTs in Texas and only 3 Certified CARTs in Texas.

CART has responded in over 250 cases since inception in 2009.

10/16/2026

This morning, at the annual Vigil for Women in Need, Detective Laurie Burks was recognized for her outstanding dedication and commitment to combating family violence in Rockwall County.

In a special tribute, the “Laurie Burks Beacon of Hope Award” was established in her honor, recognizing individuals who make a difference in the fight against family violence.

Detective Burks was named the inaugural recipient of this award, which will be presented annually to deserving individuals.

Please join us in congratulating Detective Burks on this well-deserved honor!

10/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Christopher Romanet to the Rockwall Police Department!

Officer Romanet brings valuable law enforcement experience from his previous service with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in California. His experience and dedication to public service will be a great addition to our department and the Rockwall community.

We congratulate Officer Romanet on his swearing-in and look forward to the contributions he will make as a member of the Rockwall Police Department.

10/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Sweet P’s Ice Cream & Treats for generously volunteering their time and treating our officers and volunteers during Texas Night Out! The ice cream was delicious, and the kindness behind the gesture meant even more.

Being part of a community like Rockwall is a constant reminder of how fortunate we are to serve such a supportive and caring community. We are truly grateful for local businesses and volunteers who go out of their way to show their appreciation and support. Thank you, Sweet P’s, for helping make Texas Night Out even sweeter!

10/07/2026

We were honored to present this check to Rockwall County Helping Hands who work so hard to help the people in our county who face all sorts of difficulties! This money was sourced from the rank and file as a part of an initiative where officers could donate to grow a beard. Way to go Team Rockwall!

Our Rockwall Police Department grew their beards for a GREAT cause - and what started as No Shave November turned into months of support, laughter, and community spirit! Thanks to their commitment and the generosity of our RPD, they raised $3,000 to benefit Rockwall Helping Hands! Thank you for going the distance for our community!

10/07/2026

We were super honored to partner with Meals on Wheels to receive a donation from funds raised by a beard growing initiative at Rockwall PD! We are thankful for our partnership with this important and dynamic organization. Keep up the great work!

♥️ We are so grateful to our Rockwall Police Department for this incredible donation to MOWSS.
The officers participated in the beard grow initiative to raise funds for our seniors, veterans and disabled friends!
Thank you for everything your do for our community and for providing safety to all ♥️♥️

10/05/2026

Texas Night Out is tomorrow, October 6th! The Rockwall Police Department and several other volunteers will be out and about mingling with those in our community. We hope to see you there!

National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch in 1984. This annual event was traditionally held in August, but in 2008, the Texas Police Chiefs Association requested that this event be moved to the first Tuesday of October due to the extreme Texas heat. Every year, thousands of Rockwall residents participate in Texas Night Out by turning on their porch lights, locking their doors and spending the evening outside with their neighbors. Many communities plan block parties, cookouts, and parades. Each community event within the city is attended by Rockwall Police Department officers. This community-based event is designed to unite citizens of Rockwall against crime, reinforce community-police partnerships and strengthen neighborhood spirit.

10/01/2026

🎣 Thank You, Rockwall! 🎣

On behalf of the Rockwall Police Department, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our first-ever Fish the Rock Fishing Derby last Saturday!

Despite the current drought conditions, the kids still managed to catch some fish, have some fun, and make some great memories. We handed out awards for Biggest Bass, Most Fish, and Biggest Fish across three age categories—and at the final buzzer, a carp weighing in at more than 6 pounds was caught! 🐟

We also had some great raffle prizes, and thanks to everyone's support, we were able to raise $1,000.00 for the YMCA Angel Camp fund. Every dollar raised through the raffle will help support this great program.

A special thank you to Rockwall County Crime Stoppers for being such a tremendous supporter of this event. We also want to recognize the businesses and organizations that helped make the day possible:

Walmart Rockwall• Texas Lead Slingers • Next Wave Boats • HTeaO of Rockwall • Taiga Coolers • Maximum Swag Awards • Rockwall PetSmart • Deck the Halls Lighting • Triple R Roofing

And a huge thank you to Gator Bait Barn in Wylie for donating all of the bait for the event!

We also want to give a special shout-out to our Rockwall PD Cadets, who ran the weigh-in tents, kept the fish logs, and helped photograph the event. You did an outstanding job!

Thank you as well to the Rockwall High School Fishing Team for helping monitor the event, keeping an eye on safety, and sharing fishing tips with the kids.

Events like this don't happen without a great community behind them. Every person, business, and organization that contributed played a part in making our first Fish the Rock a success.
Thank you, Rockwall, for coming out, supporting the kids, and making it such a fun day on the water! We can't wait to see what the future holds for Fish the Rock! 🎣

09/25/2026

🎣 Hey y’all… it’s me again! 😂

I’ve noticed over the past couple of weeks that our event posts haven’t quite been reaching as many people as some of our other posts, so I’m popping back up one more time!

We are SO excited to host our FIRST ANNUAL Fish the Rock Fishing Derby with our partner, Rockwall County Crime Stoppers! We’ve also had tons of help from some amazing local businesses who have donated to help us get this event started off on the right foot.

And y’all… they have donated some AWESOME raffle prizes! 🎣🎁

We’ve got fishing poles, tackle boxes, lures, an aquarium, and even a sweet American flag cooler! 🇺🇸 All raffle proceeds will benefit Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp right here in our community.

The Rockwall Police Department’s Fish the Rock Fishing Derby is happening THIS SATURDAY, September 26, at Phelps Lake! Kids ages 5–14 can cast a line and compete for Big Bass, Big Fish, and Most Fish awards in their age group.

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Phelps Lake — 1250 Phelps Lake Dr., Rockwall, TX 75087
⏰ Registration: 8:30–9 a.m.
🎣 Derby: 9–11:30 a.m.
🏆 Awards: 11:45 a.m.
🎟️ Raffle Tickets: $2 each — CASH ONLY

Bring your fishing gear and live bait if you can, and don’t forget a parent or adult! Fishing is catch and release, and no fishing license is needed. Live bait and bobbers only so we can keep everyone safe! The Rockwall Police Department will have worms on hand!

We’re really looking forward to spending a fun day on the water with the kids and our community. A huge THANK YOU to Rockwall County Crime Stoppers and all of the local businesses who have helped make this event possible. We truly appreciate everyone who has chipped in to make our first derby a success!

Come out, have some fun, catch some fish, and maybe take home a pretty sweet prize! 🎣😎

We’ll see y’all at the lake!