Hewitt Police Department

During Hewitt’s early years, citizens relied on the county sheriff’s department for protection. Considered a “rural area” with no organized city charter/government, Hewitt’s law enforcement operated under Texas state law through county departments. As Hewitt grew, residents banded together to form an official city, and the State of Texas granted Hewitt its official charter—allowing it newfound rights to hire a city police staff.

In 1975, the Hewitt Police Department emerged in the form of one man, Police Chief Otis Mirick, who served as the official Police Department, animal control operator, building inspector and sole employee of the Public Works Department. Chief Mirick wore many hats until the city’s need for more protection became evident. Hewitt then hired more officers and public works specialists.

Following Otis Mirick in the Chief of Police role were Dennis Luedke, Jack Caswell, Frank Latham, James Barton, and our current Chief, James Devlin. Each

Hewitt PD hosts its Citizen’s Police Academy, held annually in eight Tuesday evening classes that meet from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about Patrol Operations, Criminal Investigation, SWAT, K-9, Communications, Traffic Enforcement, Force Options training and much more. To be eligible for the Academy, registrants must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of Hewitt or an employee of a business located in Hewitt, and have no criminal record. There is no cost to attend the program.

Hewitt was ranked as the 9th Safest City in Texas by SafeWise in 2019, due in large part to the protection provided by HPD. Hewitt was also ranked 19th in the U.S. and 3rd in Texas for its annual National Night Out events hosted by the Hewitt Police Department.

Hewitt families and property are “protected and served” by its extraordinary Hewitt Police Department.

The Hewitt Police Department is a community service-driven police department— providing law enforcement and peacekeeping through leadership, integrity, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.

year, Hewitt Police present the C.R.A.Z.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooters) Program, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrassment and Rape Prevention Program, as well as a course called "How to Recognize a Scam" to area residents. HPD also participates with Woodway Police to provide School Resource Officers to Midway ISD campuses—a program that has received national recognition. A K-9 unit was also established to assist officers. In addition, Hewitt now has an Animal Control Officer and a Code Enforcement Officer.

HPD is located at 100 Patriot Court in the Hewitt Public Safety facility, and consists of 27 sworn officers, one records supervisor, one evidence tech and six Emergency 9-1-1 dispatchers. Hewitt Police host a multitude of Junior Safety programs focusing on public education for children, bike helmet awareness, and child car seat programs.