Flatonia Police Department

The Flatonia Police Department is currently located at 205 E South Main Street, Flatonia, Texas and is centrally placed from all points of the city to perform public service functions. The police department provides services to approximately 1,300 residents (2025) in the community, as well as individuals who commute, work, or travel through our town along its major roadways: State Highway 95, US Highway 90, and Interstate 10. Our commitment extends to ensuring the safety and security of all who utilize the town's infrastructure, recognizing the diverse public safety needs of both permanent and transient populations.

The Flatonia Police Department operates 24/7 under the leadership of Chief Lee Dick and is comprised of a Sergeant, Investigator, four Patrol Officers, and a School Resource Officer (SRO).

Call 911 immediately for emergencies. For non-emergencies contact Fayette County Sheriff Office at 979-968-5856 and a Flatonia officer will be dispatched for assistance.

Interested in Applying?

Hiring Process:

  • City of Flatonia Application
  • Personal History Statement
  • Background investigation
  • Oral interview board

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of application.
  • Must be a U. S. high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Possess active TCOLE Peace Officer License
Benefits: 
  • Health/Dental Benefits
  • TMRS Retirement 2:1 match
  • Certificate/Incentive pay
  • Paid overtime
  • Holiday Pay
  • Every other 3-day weekend off
  • All equipment paid/issued
    • Including, not limited to:
      • Duty weapon
      • Duty shotgun
      • Duty rifle
  • And more

Please forward inquiries or completed application to flatoniapolicedept@ci.flatonia.tx.us

Going on Vacation?

If you are going on vacation or will be away from home for a period of time, you may request that the Police Department monitor your home or business.  You can request a patrol by doing one of the following:

  • Send a request to flatoniapolicedept@ci.flatonia.tx.us, please include a good contact number.
  • Contact the Flatonia Police Department at (361) 865-3337.
  • Contact Flatonia City Hall at (361) 865-3548 and it will be forwarded to the Police Department.
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Contact us:

Flatonia Police Department 

P.O. Box 329

Flatonia, Texas 78941

(361) 865-3337

flatoniapolicedept@ci.flatonia.tx.us


Open Records Request

Per City Council Resolution 2021.2.2, the City of Flatonia has designated that Public Information Requests (PIR) must be submitted on the Request Form and be submitted by mail or email to the following addresses:

City Secretary
P.O. Box 329
Flatonia, TX  78941
citysecretary@ci.flatonia.tx.us

The City of Flatonia charges the State of Texas mandated rates for public records. Please see the document above for a list of possible charges. (Ordinance 2010.12.1, sec. 1, adopted 12/14/10)