Category: Public Safety

Boerne honors fallen K-9 Chico with permanent memorial
A monument unveiled on National Police K-9 Day recognizes Chico’s service and the bond between police dogs and their handlers.

City of Boerne hires first dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator
Vincent Cantu will lead the City’s emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Back to School: Meet the resource officers at Boerne’s schools in 2026
School resource officers with the Boerne Police Department will be there on Aug. 11 to greet thousands of students on their first day back in the classroom.

Back to School: Chief Perez shares safety message for Boerne
As summer ends and a new school year begins, it’s time for all of us to refocus on keeping our students, families, and school staff safe.

Scam targets authors with fake invitation to Boerne Book Festival
Scammers have sent emails posing as library staff asking authors to express interest and then send payments to be included as “Featured Virtual Author” at the festival.

Boerne Fire Department recovers body of 13-year-old drowning victim at Boerne City Lake
The Boerne Fire Department investigated a drowning that occurred Sunday, June 28 at Boerne City Lake.

Boerne police officer represents Team Texas at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Officer Eric Gomez is representing Team Texas at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis as part of the Unified Sports program.

Staff Profile: Officer Zachery Reed serves with purpose
Officer Zachery Reed has served with the Boerne Police Department for four years, first on patrol and now as a K-9 handler with his four-legged partner, Warti.

Boerne Police officers recognized as part of statewide SRO award
The BISD Safety and Security Team has been named the 2026 Agency of the Year by the Texas Association of School Resource Officers, recognizing decades of collaboration between the district and the Boerne Police Department.

Boerne Fire Department investigates drowning at Boerne City Lake
The Boerne Fire Department is investigating a drowning that occurred Sunday at Boerne City Lake.









