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08/03/2026

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06/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating and honoring Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer on his retirement after 42 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Burleson.

Deputy Chief Sandifer began his career with the Burleson Police Department in 1984 and retires today leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, integrity, and compassion. Throughout his distinguished career, he exemplified the very best of law enforcement and public service.

Among his many accomplishments, Deputy Chief Sandifer is especially proud of helping lead the Burleson Police Department through the process of becoming an accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Under his leadership, Burleson became the first law enforcement agency in Texas to achieve CALEA accreditation in 1987—a milestone that continues to reflect the department’s commitment to excellence.

Over the course of his career, Deputy Chief Sandifer earned numerous awards and recognitions, including multiple Meritorious Service Awards, the Medal of Valor, and Supervisor of the Year. He also served as the department’s Public Information Officer from 1993 to 2000, strengthening relationships between the police department and the community he so faithfully served.

Deputy Chief Sandifer quickly rose through the ranks and has served as Deputy Chief since 2013. His influence extends far beyond his title. His leadership is reflected in the culture of our department, and remarkably, he hired every police officer currently serving with the Burleson Police Department.

While his career has been defined by professional accomplishments, his greatest impact has been the people he mentored, the lives he touched, and the example he set for future generations of law enforcement professionals.

His legacy will continue to live on through the men and women of the Burleson Police Department and the community he served so faithfully for more than four decades.

Well done, good and faithful servant. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to Burleson. We wish you a well-deserved and happy retirement.

Congratulations, Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer!

06/19/2026

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04/23/2026

Join us on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 9 am for our FREE VIN Etching event in Burleson!! Details below! We look forward to seeing you there!!
📅 May 23, 2026
⏳ 9 am - 12 pm
📍 200 NW John Jones Dr, Burleson TX 76028 - Target

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04/16/2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Police Officer...... without actually being a Police Officer? Learn all about policing, and your local police department, by joining our Citizen Police Academy! Classes are held every Thursday night (excluding July 4th week), start in the beginning of June and run through the end of July.

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply, and the deadline for applications is May 5th. For more information on this exciting opportunity, or to apply, please visit: https://www.burlesontx.com/267/Citizens-Police-Academy