Police Department

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the City through a proactive and professional level of police service.

Administration

The Weslaco Police Department Administrative staff consist of;

  • Stephen Scot Mayer - Chief of Police,
    • Ted Walensky - Assistant Chief of Police, and
      • Roxanne Saavedra - Administrative Secretary. 


Assistant Chief Walensky and Chief Mayer are responsible for the ethical leadership of the Weslaco Police Department (WPD). They are strong leaders who daily demonstrate the communication and problem-solving skills required to effectively manage and lead a modern policing organization. Among other duties, they are responsible for setting the policing standard within the WPD, maintaining order and discipline, motivating staff to excel in their efforts, budgeting, resource management, and the hiring of police officers and civilian staff.  Both men take their responsibility to oversee and organize the agency quite seriously. They believe being a role model within the organization and for the community is an integral part of the job.

Administrative Secretary Roxanne Saavedra is responsible for managing the affairs of the Office of the Chief of Police.  She is responsible for the scheduling of appointments for both Assistant Chief Walensky and Chief Mayer.  Additionally, she handles all incoming phone calls as they relate to the Office of the Chief of Police.  Moreover, Ms. Saavedra is tasked with the responsibility of accounts payable.

Chief Mayer can be reached:

 Mail: 901 N. Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78599

 Office:  956-968-8591 ext: 2000

 Cell:  956-793-9057

 Fax:  956-969-0762

 email:  smayer@weslacotx.gov

 facebook: www.facebook.com/Chief.Mayer

Assistant Chief Walensky can be reached:

 Mail: 901 N. Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78599

 Office: 956-968-8591 ext: 2212

 Cell: 956-650-0803

 Fax: 956-969-0762

 email: twalensky@weslacotx.gov

   

CONTACT

Administration
901 N. Airport Drive
Weslaco, Texas 78596