The primary objective of the Citizens on Patrol program is assisting the sworn officers of the Odessa Police Department in their duties so that they may either remain in service or return to service as quickly as possible.
Since May 1, 2014 the community of Odessa has had a permanent drop box at the Odessa Police Department and citizens from Odessa and surrounding communities have been able to drop off all prescription and over the counter medicines in the box anonymously.
The Neighborhood Watch program was designed to keep citizens informed of activity occurring in their neighborhoods by forming watch groups within their neighborhoods.
The goal of the Odessa Teddy Bear Patrol is to provide an additional tool for officers to help and comfort children in Odessa that have been involved in a traumatic event.
The Police Athletic League is a youth program that utilizes athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth.