Sweetwater Police Officers Association

10/17/2025

The Sweetwater Police Officers Association is proud to donate seven Stanley FatMax FUBAR Utility Bars, one for each campus in the Sweetwater Independent School District.

These tools help meet the requirements of Texas House Bill 33, which ensures every school has a breaching tool available to improve safety and emergency readiness.

We’re excited to help and proud to do our part in keeping our students, teachers, and staff safe!

06/11/2024

The Sweetwater Police Department is currently seeking applicants to test for two open Patrol Officer positions. Applications are due Monday, July 8th. The written and physical test will be held Monday, July 22nd. More information and online application can be found here: https://bit.ly/work-in-sweetwater

05/27/2024

Big shout out to everyone who showed up at the park for pups and hotdogs! Awesome job by our animal control team who helped 13 dogs find their furever home!

05/27/2024

Come out and see us from 10-2! Grab a free hotdog and see some adorable pups!

🧡🩵 WE ARE HAVING AN ADOPTION EVENT 💚💜

Please come out and see us this monday at Newman park! We will have puppies and adult dogs available for adoption!

Adoption fees are being waived for this event!

05/20/2024

This past weekend the Sweetwater Police Officers Association sponsored a hole and a team at the West Texas Children’s Advocacy Center golf tournament. We may not have come out on top but we had a great time playing for a great cause.

03/18/2024

Due to the diligent efforts of the Sweetwater Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, a suspect wanted on multiple charges was arrested in Colorado. Harold Perrigo was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Mesa County, Colorado. Perrigo was wanted by the Sweetwater Police Department on the following charges:

Bail Jumping / Failure to Appear - 32nd Judicial District Court
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon - 32nd Judicial District Court
Possession of a Controlled Substance - 32nd Judicial District Court
Evading Arrest / Detention - 1st Multicounty Court at Law
Bail Jumping / Failure to Appear - 32nd District Court

Perrigo will be transported to the Nolan County Jail. The Sweetwater Police Department would like to thank the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for their cooperation and swift action in this case.

03/06/2024

The Sweetwater Police Officers Association would like to congratulate Ricky Thompson on his re-election as 32nd Judicial District Attorney.

01/20/2024

The Sweetwater Police Officers Association is proud to endorse Ricky Thompson for 32nd Judicial District Attorney.

Don't forget Election Day is March 5th.

10/19/2023

08/25/2023

07/27/2023

The Sweetwater Police Department is hiring for the position of Patrol Officer. We are a Civil Service department offering competitive pay, training opportunities, and much more. If you are interested in coming on board, either as a new hire or a lateral, submit your application by Monday, August 21st. The written and physical exams will be held on Monday, August 28th.

APPLICATION & JOB DESCRIPTION: https://bit.ly/3N5BACU

07/22/2023

Eastland County Deputy Bosecker was killed in the line of duty last night. The Sweetwater Police Officers Association’s thoughts and prayers are with his family, coworkers, and the Eastland County community during this difficult time.