The United States Veterans Affairs Police in Kerrville, Texas is a fully operational 24
hour/7days a week police department that provides police services for the U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Kerrville
National cemetery.
The law enforcement authority of VA Police Officers is derived from 38 United States Code, §§
901-904. This authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe rules for conduct on VA property. That statute also
authorizes VA Police officers to enforce those rules and Federal laws for acts occurring on VA property. The rules for conduct
are found at 38 Code of Federal Regulations § 1.218.
Kerrville Veterans Affairs Police Officers enforce and arrest for violations of federal
laws, to include VA rules and regulations. The agency also, in accordance with the concurrent jurisdiction with Kerrville
Police Department, can enforce Texas State Laws and are authorized to book prisoners directly into jail.
The Kerrville Veterans Affairs Police also works with the FBI, DEA and
U.S. Marshal's Service.