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Odessa Police Department’s Odessa Police Academy XXVII Firearms Training

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Odessa, Texas/July 11, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held its Odessa Police Academy 27 firearms training at the OPD shooting range. Recruits along with a Fire Marshal learned the fundamentals of using various types of weapons from an automatic pistol, revolver and rifle. Recruits learned the technique of shooting performing a crawl, walk and run scenario. 

(Sgt. Sergio Spencer, Training Division, Firearms Instructor and OPD Range Operations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Most of the recruits have fired a weapon prior to joining the Odessa Police Academy. Firearm instructors have to corrected bad habits that new recruits have learned over time. 

(Sgt. Sergio Spencer, Training Division, Firearms Instructor and OPD Range Operations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Alejandro Alvarado, a OPA 27 Recruit was born and was being raised in El Paso, Texas. He came to Odessa at the age of 13 and is a graduate of Permian High School. His dream to be in law enforcement started at the age of 3. 

(Alejandro Alvarado, Recruit/Odessa Police Academy XXVII/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

OPA 27 Recruits are now heading towards the end of this academy and soon be preparing for graduation. 

(Alejandro Alvarado, Recruit/Odessa Police Academy XXVII/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Odessa Police Department’s 5th Annual Back to School Bash and Backpack Giveaway

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Odessa, Texas/August 5, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held their 5th Annual Back to School Bash at Sherwood Park hundreds of people came to the free family event. 500 backpacks filled with school supplies were handed out as well as raffle items for school-age kids. 

(Cpl. Steve Le Sueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Parents with their children were able to get free hot dogs, chips and drinks. City departments provided guests with goodie bags and giveaways. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department is very proactive in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community by investing in the school children’s academic journey through the yearly backpack giveaways. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the City of Odessa online for upcoming Odessa Police Department Community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party 2024

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The Odessa Police Department and 1st Responders are having the annual Back to School Block Party this Saturday, August 3rd, at Sherwood Park from 10am to 2pm. Visitors to the event will enjoy food, drinks and games. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Backpacks filled with Ector County ISD approved school supplies will be available to school-age students at the Block Party. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The annual Odessa Police Department Back to School Block Party is away for Officers interact with children and families to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and the local community. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Make your plans to attend the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party, Saturday, August 3rd, from 10am to 2pm. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Odessa Police Academy 27 Traffic Stop Training and Simunitions Training

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Odessa, Texas/July 26, 2024-Odessa Police Academy 27 held Patrol Skills training, where recruits combine what they have learned about Penal Code, Traffic Code, Contact Report Writing and other skills and practice making traffic stops. 

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Recruits are trained in daytime vehicle approach where the Officer will approach the vehicle from the driver’s side and nighttime approach where the officer will approach the vehicle from the passenger side. 

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

OPA 27 recruits conducted SIMUNITION training where they and the bad guy actor produce a weapon. 

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

With the increase in population the Odessa Police Department is needing qualified persons to join the police department. Visit the City of Odessa website for more information. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

OPD currently has four drones that are being used in locating suspects, missing children and missing elderly persons.

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2024-Phillips 66 recently made a donation of 29 thousand dollars to the Odessa Police Department for the purchase of several new drones. OPD currently has four drones that are being used in locating suspects, missing children and missing elderly persons. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

With the advancement of drone technology especially the quality of the onboard camera officers are able to use various options during an operation. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Phillips 66 is always looking for the needs of the community and always reaching out to first responders to help them keep the community safe. 

(Art Rodriguez, Area Operations Supervisor-Phillips 66/Permian Basin) 

The Odessa Police Department currently has 6 officer pilots in the drone program. Plans are underway to train more officers to be FAA certified to be drone pilots. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Police Investigating Deadly Crash, One Person Deceased

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Odessa, Texas/June 7, 2024-On Friday, morning, June 7th, at approximately 9:35am Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a deadly crash in the 4800 block of East University. 

The investigation revealed that a Dodge Challenger and a Honda Accord were the two vehicles involved in the crash. The investigation further revealed that the driver and passengers were on a test drive of the Dodge Challenger that was heading east on University. The Honda Accord was traveling westbound and was going to turn south onto Oakwood when the crash occurred. The driver of the Honda Accord was ejected from the vehicle and was deceased at the scene. 

The driver and passengers in the Dodge Challenger were taken to Medical Center Hospital with unknow injuries. 

The investigation of this deadly crash is ongoing  

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