The Whitesboro Police Department consists of the Chief of Police, Lieutenant, Detective, Six Patrol Officers, and our Night Watchman.
Chief - K. Dockery
Chief Dockery attended the Texoma Police Academy and graduated in 2007. After graduation, he came to work for the Whitesboro Police Department and has been with the department ever since. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2017, Lieutenant in 2018, and he advanced to Chief in January 2025. Chief Dockery is married and has two boys. He holds an advanced peace officer and field training officer (FTO) certificate, among others. One of the things he loves most about his career is the ability to help people on a daily basis. He enjoys hanging out with his wife and sons and outdoor activities on his days off.
Lieutenant - W. Vaughn
Lieutenant Vaughn attended the Texoma Regional Police Academy and graduated in 2006. He started his career with Sherman PD and transferred over to Honey Grove in 2008. In 2013, he came to the Whitesboro Police Department. In 2019 Vaughn was promoted to Investigator and then Lieutenant in April 2025. He is married with three boys and two grandsons. Some of the special certifications that he has is FTO, Advanced Peace Officer, and Crime Scene/Forensics Investigations Certificate, along with several others. On his days off, he enjoys spending time with his family at the gun range, fishing, and attending sporting events.
Detective - J. Nortman
Detective Nortman graduated from Texoma Regional Police Academy in 2011. He has worked for Oak Ridge, Tioga and Southmayd prior to coming to Whitesboro. He is married with three children and has one grandchild. He holds an Advanced Peace Officer license as well as Field Training Officer, TCOLE Instructor, ARIDE certified, Mental Health license, and also has his EMT. When asked what he loves about working for Whitesboro, he replied that he loves the ability to work as a team, have backup available when needed, and the ability to work in a great community. He enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family when he is not on duty.
Sergeant - J. Turner
Sergeant Turner attended Texoma Regional Police Academy and graduation in 2015. He worked with Southmayd Police Department from 2016-2019 and then came to the Whitesboro Police Department in October of 2019. He was promoted to Sergeant in December of 2025. Sergeant Turner has been married to his wife for over 20 years, and they have 3 sons. He holds several special certifications; including, but not limited to: ARIDE, HITS, and FTO. One of his favorite things about being a police officer is getting DWI arrests/getting drugs and drunks off the roadway- that way he knows that he has helped at least one person by doing so, maybe even more.
Patrol Officer - A. Willis
Officer Willis attended the Texoma Regional Police Academy and graduated in 2017. He started his career as a Reserve Officer for Collinsville Police Department. In October of 2018 he came to Whitesboro PD. He is married and has two daughters and three sons. He holds a Basic Peace Officer Certification. One of his favorite things about being a Police Officer is knowing that he is doing his part in helping the community. He is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and children in his free time.
Patrol Officer - A. Giddens
Officer Giddens attended the Texoma Regional Police Academy and graduated in 2018, shortly after, he became a police officer for Whitesboro Police Department. WPD is the first agency he has worked for. Officer Giddens has two cats and one dog. He holds an Intermediate Peace Officer Certification. He likes the relationship that the police department and the community share and that the job is never routine, there is always something different every shift. On his days off, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his animals, and he also enjoys playing games.
Patrol and Evidence Officer - L. Hatch
Officer Hatch attended the Texoma Regional Police Academy- graduating in 1999. He has worked for Grayson Co. Sheriff's Office, Whitewright PD, and currently works for WPD. He has approximately 25 years of experience in law enforcement. He is married with two children, two dogs, two grandchildren, and two grand puppers (can't forget the furbabes!) He has special training in mental health, crime prevention and holds both Master Peace Officer and Master Jailer licenses. He is also head of our evidence room and holds a Basic Property and Evidence Technician Certificate through TAPEIT. His favorite thing about his job is that he gets to educate people on the working of a police department and to also improve the relationship between citizens and officers. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, taking cruise vacations, and wood working.
Patrol Officer - K. Lyles
Officer K. Lyles graduated from NCTCOG Regional Police Academy in 2020. He has worked for agencies such as Sachse, Richardson and Gun Barrel City. He is married with two children. He has special certifications ARIDE and Field Training Officer. When asked what the favorite thing about his job was, he responded with: he loves being a part of something bigger and being a jack of all trades. When he isn't working, he loves spending time with his family, working out, and horseback riding.
"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated" - Maya Angelou
Patrol Officer - D. Morris
Officer Morris attended Texoma Regional Police Academy and graduated in 2008. He has worked in Tom Bean and Howe and has over 16 years of service. Officer Morris holds a Master Peace Officer License and has FTO certification, Intermediate Crash Investigation certification, and numerous other certifications, ranging from investigations to leadership courses. He is married with three children. When asked what he loves about his job he said that he likes adapting to ever changing situations. When Officer Morris isn't working, he loves hanging out with his family and watching his children play sports.
Night Watchman - J. Rincones
Our Nightwatchman has been with the department for over 15 years. He began duty in April of 2010. He assists officers on most weekend nights to add extra security to our town. Over the years he has helped keep Whitesboro safe and secure by aiding the officers in locating subjects, detecting drunk drivers, securing unattended and open buildings, finding suspicious people/vehicles, as well as many other acts of service. His favorite part of working for the police department is that he gets to assist the officers and help the people. He also likes to check the local buildings, schools and parks for suspicious activity; he feels a sense of pride knowing that he is taking part in keeping the community safe. On his days off he enjoys spending time with his family.