The Kyle Police Department is one of the top law enforcement agencies in Central Texas. We serve a rapidly growing city and pride ourselves on the community partnership we have established. Our agency is built on the unwavering trust and support from residents and city leadership. Through proactive policing initiatives, quick emergency response times, and compassionate victim support services, our city knows they can count on us to deliver an excellent level of service and promote public safety in Kyle.
We are now located in the Public Safety Center at 1700 Kohler’s Crossing. This new building is a symbol of safety and security, reflecting our dedication to serve and protect the community. It offers over 60,000 square feet of amenities for our officers such as a state-of-the-art gym, dispatch center, defense tactics training room, soft interview rooms, office and meeting space, training facilities, emergency operations center, victim services rooms, evidence processing and storage, private access parking lot for fleet and personal vehicles, and much more.
KPD has multiple divisions within our agency that not only serve our community, but also offer career opportunities and special assignments outside of regular patrol duties. In addition to Patrol, we have a Traffic Division/Motor Unit, Mental Health Unit, Criminal Investigations Division with Forensics, Narcotics, and Personal and Property Crimes Unit. We also have a Crash Investigations Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT Team, Drone Team, Honor Guard, and other specialized units.
At the core of our agency is a commitment to providing highly skilled officers to keep Kyle safe. We invest our time and resources into the success of our police officers by prioritizing training and providing them with cutting-edge technology and equipment needed for effective policing. We offer extensive training programs to ensure every officer has the skills and knowledge needed to handle any situation with diligence and professionalism.
Yet, it’s not just about the training, it’s about the people and the culture. We are dedicated to fostering a positive work culture and relationships through collaboration and open communication channels. This extends beyond our officers to every member of our agency, from administrative staff to dispatchers. We prioritize a supportive work environment, where teamwork and mutual respect are paramount, and co-workers feel like family.
Our Command Staff

Dr. Jeff Barnett,
Chief of Police

Pedro F. Hernandez Jr.,
Assistant Chief of Police

T. Griffith,
Commander

J. Akers,
Commander

J. Jones,
Commander

C. Bone,
Commander

D. Gooding,
Commander