Message from the Chief

Chief Victor Kemp is a veteran police officer with close to 4 decades of law enforcement experience, over half of those serving the citizens of Wilmer. He holds a Master's Peace Officers License and has experience both at the county level as an Ellis County Deputy Sheriff and the municipal level serving previously as a peace officer with the Cities of Ferris and Ennis, Texas.

In addition to his law enforcement experience, Chief Kemp has formal education in Theology and Christian Education and has a passion for helping and mentoring people which is exemplified through almost 4 decades of past and present ministry and Pastoral Leadership as an Ordained Minister.

"Since being appointed as the Chief of Police, we remain under construction as an organization. Ever learning and seeking to understand. Policies and procedures are evaluated and re-written. Instructors are being developed. Leaders are always being developed. Training programs are being instituted. Operational programs are being assessed, evaluated, and revised. Neighborhood Watch Programs and a Citizen's Police Academy are in the works. Plans are in motion, organizational changes are in progress, and the hope of our full potential can be seen in the visible horizon.

Our goal as a law enforcement organization is to serve the citizens of Wilmer with integrity, honesty and honor. As an organization we pledge to give our best effort to provide a safe environment for our citizens, business owners and visitors in which to enjoy their daily lives.

Our employees take a great deal of pride protecting and serving those who live, work, and play in the City of Wilmer.

We value your input; please contact me or any member of our staff with your concern or comment. We want to be your police department, a transparent organization, one you trust and can count on to provide high quality law enforcement, investigative services and proactive patrols in your neighborhoods, parks and businesses.

If I can be of service to you or answer any questions concerning our organization please do not hesitate to call, come by or send an email to my attention."

Serving Our Community Together,
Chief of Police