Midlothian Police Department - Texas

Thank you to Ellis County Chapter #70 of Sons of the American Revolution for honoring our Public Safety Center with a United States of America Flag Proclamation. They visited on Thursday - in 1776 period clothing - and presented the certificates to members of both the Police Department and Midlothian Fire Department.

This week we hosted our 10th annual Bicycle Safety Course. We had a great time teaching, learning and competing. Thank you to everyone who showed up. A few even showed out! A huge Shout out goes to Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Inn, Marco's Pizza, Papa John's, Walmart and Lowes.

Thank you again to Wal-Mart for having us at their store for donuts with the police. Thank you to everyone who came and had a donut and coffee with the police. We love this community!

REMINDER - E-bike safety class tonight, June 10, 7 p.m., Community Park (southside). Please bring your street-legal E-bike and helmet and wear closed-toe shoes. Get ready to run our fun obstacle course for a chance to win prizes.

Media Release – June 10, 2026
Midlothian Texas

The Midlothian Police Department has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency status by the TPCA - Texas Police Chiefs Association (TCPA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

Established in 2006, the program evaluates agencies on their compliance with 173 Best Practices for Texas law enforcement. Developed by experienced Texas law enforcement professionals, these standards ensure the efficient, effective delivery of police services and the protection of individual rights.

At last night’s City Council meeting, Grand Prairie Chief of Police Daniel Scesney addressed the Council and presented Midlothian Chief of Police Carl Smith with the accreditation certificate. Chief Scesney, an assessor for the Texas Accreditation Program program, thanked the Council for allowing him to participate in “something truly special.” He stated, “I am proud to be here tonight to present the Midlothian Police Department with their certificate of accreditation.” Speaking both as a program representative and as a citizen of Midlothian, he added that “this is the gold standard of professional law enforcement in Texas.”

“I believe that one of the best ways for MPD to pursue our vision of being leaders in policing—models of integrity, honorable, and holding ourselves accountable—is to achieve the milestone of accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Accreditation Program,” said Chief Smith in his statement of acceptance of the award.

The TCPA Best Practices encompass all major areas of law enforcement operations, evaluating 173 tenets of professionalism including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative procedures. Participation in the voluntary program required the Midlothian Police Department to conduct a thorough self-assessment of its policies, procedures, facilities, and operations. Chief Scesney noted that the panel of assessors gave the department a unanimous passing score. “As an assessor, I have never seen an agency earn their first accreditation with only two minor issues identified out of the 173 tenets,” he said.

The Midlothian Police Department completed the accreditation process on March 16, 2026. Of the approximately 2,700 law enforcement agencies in Texas, just over 220—about eight percent—hold this accreditation. This accomplishment places the department among a select group of agencies recognized for excellence in professional policing.

“TPCA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to maintaining these high standards by submitting to the required annual audit, as well as an on-site evaluation by independent auditors every four years,” stated Chief Smith. “I am incredibly proud of MPD’s accomplishment and very thankful for our Council, City Management, and community’s support. We do not take it lightly or for granted. It must be continually earned.”

Please come join us this Saturday, June 13th for donuts with a cop and talk to your local officers! Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 10th Annual Bicycle Safety Course Day 1 with the 3–5 year-olds.
A huge shout out goes to Chick-Fil-A for donating lunch.

Calling all E-bikers! Come out to a special edition of our free, annual Bicycle Safety Course to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m., to learn about E-bike safety. Kids will be able to compete on an obstacle course with a chance to win prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Bring your E-bike, helmet, and wear closed-toe shoes, and we’ll cover what you need to know to ride your E-bike safely and responsibly while having some fun! Moms and dads are also invited to attend. Class will take place on the south side of Community Park, 3601 S. 14th Street. For questions, call Officer Curtis “Scott” Hughes at (469) 672-0170.