Mission Statement
To provide proactive law enforcement services and crime prevention programs designed to protect the lives and property of the community. We are committed to mitigating the adverse effects of criminal activity and public disorder and to limit our citizens’ exposure to unlawful conditions that threaten the safety and peace of the community.
Vision Statement
The Progreso Police Department vows to respond to all incidents in a safe, courteous, and professional manner. Our dedicated force of police officers are dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of our community. They are members of a professional team that takes pride in representing the entire city. Our police department will always endeavor to maintain a trustworthy relationship with the community by involving its residents in crime education, prevention, and safety programs.
About the Police Department
The department serves the city of Progreso in Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of approximately 5,979. As of January 2026, Police Chief Al Perez leads the department. The department has launched initiatives such as Operation Safe Streets to target individuals with outstanding felony warrants and continues to manage public safety through proactive patrols.
Progreso Police Department Crew
A. Perez
Police Chief
