Texas Senate Resolution 486 commends the Laredo Police Department on its 175th anniversary.

The Senate of Texas commends the Laredo Police Department on its 175th anniversary, recognizing its enduring commitment to the City of Laredo and its residents. The department, one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States and the eighth largest in Texas, has grown from a small cadre of peace officers to a professional agency with over 700 employees. To honor the anniversary, the department unveiled a commemorative badge and uniform patch designed to replicate the handcrafted badge worn by Laredo Police Chief Mike Brennan in 1927.

Texas Senate Resolution 486 commends the Laredo Police Department on its 175th anniversary.

The Senate of Texas commends the Laredo Police Department on its 175th anniversary, recognizing its enduring commitment to the City of Laredo and its residents. The department, one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States and the eighth largest in Texas, has grown from a small cadre of peace officers to a professional agency with over 700 employees. To honor the anniversary, the department unveiled a commemorative badge and uniform patch designed to replicate the handcrafted badge worn by Laredo Police Chief Mike Brennan in 1927.