Public Information Officer

A Public Information Officer is an individual within the law enforcement agency who coordinates the release of information to the general population within a community that is pertinent to the police department and emergency management. This role works hand-in-hand with the city communications department and with media and press outlets. Objectives of this role include a partnership with local media outlets and the release of correct and proper information as authorized by the Chief of Police. 

Brian Bathke is the Henderson Police Department's Support Services Captain and Emergency Manager. Within this role, he also handles the Public Information Officer position and is a direct liaison with other local, state and federal agencies as well, on behalf of the police department. To contact him, please call the Henderson Police Department or email him.

Contact Us

  1. Chief Chad Taylor

    Police Chief
    Chad Taylor 

    Physical and Mailing Address
    800 Lake Forest Parkway
    Henderson, TX 75652
    Directions
     
    Phone
    (903) 657-3512, ext. 322

    For Emergencies Please Call 9-1-1


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  2. Communications Supervisor 

    Sara Rowe


    Phone: (903) 657-3512


    Animal Center Director
    Charissa Pool

    Physical and Mailing Address:
    1201 Highland Dr.
     Henderson, TX 75652
    Directions


    Ph: 903-657-7651
    Email
    Animal Center Director
    Charissa Pool

    Physical and Mailing Address:
    1201 Highland Dr.
     Henderson, TX 75652
    Directions


    Ph: 903-657-7651
    Email