Office of the Chief of Police

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Chief of Police David L. Board
Chief of Police David L. Board

The Office of Chief of Police serves as the central administration for the operations of the Police Department and its 22 full and part time employees. The Chief's Office is responsible for preparing and administering an annual budget of 1.259 million dollars. David L. Board was promoted to Chief of Police April 22, 2002, and has served the Department and community for the past 18 years.

Lieutenant Matthew Wagner.
Lieutenant Matthew Wagner

Lieutenant Matthew Wagner, second in
command of the Department, assists Chief
Board and supervises the Patrol and Detective
Divisions. Bonnie Trujillo, Administrative
Assistant to the Chief, assisted with the
day-to-day operations of the Department.
After serving the department for 18 years,
Bonnie retired on December 31, 2003 to spend
more time with her husband.

The Office of Chief of Police is responsible for the day-to-day law enforcement operations, budgeting, planning, training, crime prevention, hiring/separations, payroll, maintaining and preparing crime statistics, coordinating building and vehicle maintenance, equipment and supply purchases, special guest appearances, and more.

The Internal Affairs Unit created in 1997 consists of the lieutenant and two patrol sergeants who report directly to the Chief of Police. The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for maintaining proper police procedures, high standards and the integrity of the officers and agency. This unit is also responsible for reviews of all policies and procedures.

City of Bastrop Police Dept.:
104 Grady Tuck Lane
P.O. Box 427
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Phone:  512-321-5550
Fax: 512-321-2062

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