Police Department

Mission Statement

The primary goal of the Mount Vernon Police Department is to provide for the security of persons and property within the community. This is accomplished through providing professional police services dedicated to the protection of life and property, suppression of crime, apprehension of offenders, service to its citizens and through public knowledge and confidence that professional and capable assistance is immediately available at all times.

About Us

Our exceptional department is made up of Six full time City of Mt. Vernon employed, TCLEOSE Certified, Texas Peace Officer. We provide 24 hours a day 7 days a week services to the citizens and general public with in the City of Mt. Vernon. Our department extends also to the public of Franklin County due to Sheriff Ricky Jones also being the Sheriff of Franklin County. This unique situation allows additional manpower and resources provided by Investigators, Deputies, Dispatchers, Correction Officers and Secretaries. A centralized office and jail combined with the capable staff provide a great environment for all Law Enforcement to concentrate law enforcement efforts in attempting to seek voluntary compliance by the general public.

Patrol Units

  • Chevrolet Tahoe Unit 2014

  • Chevrolet Tahoe Unit 2015

  • Chevrolet Tahoe Unit 2017

  • 2 Chevrolet Tahoe Unit 2018

  • Chevrolet Tahoe Unit 2020

  • Ford Explorer Unit 2016

Police officers posing for photo

Contact Information

Address:
Mount Vernon Police Department
208 South Highway 37
Mount Vernon, Texas 75457

Voice:
903-537-4539

Fax:
903-537-2632

Staff Contacts
Ricky Jones
Chief of Police
Email Ricky Jones

Lt. Leah Thomas
Patrol Officer
Email Leah Thomas

Sgt. Jason Knox
Patrol Officer
Email Jason Knox

David Newman
Patrol Officer

Michael Redar
Patrol Officer

Barnaby Resendiz
Patrol Officer

Christopher Rhoades
Patrol Officer

Directions
Franklin County Law Enforcement Center
208 South Highway 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457