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Proudly Serving Coastal Bend Officers
Supporting Coastal Bend Law Enforcement Since 1966
Happy Birthday, America!
The 250th
On behalf of the President, Directors and general membership of the Coastal Bend Peace Officers Association, we hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July holiday. Keep all of our first responders in your thoughts and prayers as they work during this holiday season to help keep us all safe.
Our Hosts For the Remaining Two Meetings of 2026
Bee County
Bee County Sheriff Randy Aguirre will be our host for the Summer General Membership meeting on Thursday August 13th. Location TBA.
San Patricio County
San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera will be our host for the Fall General Membership meeting on Thursday October 15, as we get ready to celebrate our 60th anniversary.
Location TBA.
April 2026 Floresville Meeting Highlights
Chaplain's Corner
Peace Officers Prayer
America 250 Years and Coastal Bend Peace Officers
Ladies and men, greetings on the verge of Freedom America! Please know that all of us who are lay persons are deeply grateful to you for ALL you do to keep our communities, towns, and cities safe!
It is documented FACT that you are serving in the greatest Country on earth, and the leading State, Texas! Do your work with great pride for we are proud of you!
Sovereign God has chosen to at minimum allow America to prosper for these 250 years. Your field of Law Enforcement lends GREATLY toward keeping our Nation what she has been, and yes, BETTER as we move forward.
Blessings to each; you are prayed for regularly,
T. Wayne Price, Chaplain
Chaplain T. Wayne Price
In addition to being the Chaplain of the CBPOA, Pastor Price is also the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Refugio.
New Life Refuge Ministries
Make a Life-Saving Call
What does it take to save a life of someone being trafficked? You'll never know until you are in that spot. One important thing you can do is add this number in to your "contacts" phone numbers:
1-888-373-7888.
You can also spread the word and have others put that phone number in their phones as well. That telephone number could save a life. Do it now!
Meet Your 2026 CBPOA President & Directors
Meet Your 2026 Leaders
Click on the "Our Directors and History" page to see our updated list.
Scholarship Applications Open
Apply Today
Applications for CBPOA scholarships are being accepted for children of current CBPOA members, and who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement. To obtain an application and to see the requirements, go to the bottom of this home page and download the "Scholarship Application" and "Scholarship Requirements."
Blue Thunder
Our Mission
Blue Thunder is made up of TRAINED first responders (FIRE, POLICE, MEDICAL PERSONNEL) who are dedicated in helping other first responders with stress/PTSD BY offering peer-to-peer support. For more information:
Daniel Perkins, CEO
Facebook: Blu Thuder1
Website: Blue Thunder911.com
About Us
Serving the Coastal Bend and it's Officers Since 1966
"The purpose of the CBPOA shall be to promote the cooperation and understanding of all persons involved in the enforcement of laws of the State of Texas and of the United States; the continued and convenient interchange of information and training between various Federal, State and local agencies, and to conduct ourselves in a manner that
"The purpose of the CBPOA shall be to promote the cooperation and understanding of all persons involved in the enforcement of laws of the State of Texas and of the United States; the continued and convenient interchange of information and training between various Federal, State and local agencies, and to conduct ourselves in a manner that will gain the respect of those we serve and to constantly strive to improve our position.'
Scholarships
The Coastal Bend Peace Officers Association is responsible for awarding thousands of dollars of scholarship money each year to qualified and responsible sons and daughters of CBPOA members who wish to carry on the tradition of law enforcement and law enforcement related fields.
Our Members
Our Members
Whether you help through providing meeting locations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of members like you.