Supporting the
Spring Valley Village
Police Department!

You are Invited to Join.

 

Residents For Responders (RFR) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2022 by residents of Spring Valley Village (SVV) and Hilshire Village (HV). Our mission is to bring the community together in support of the officers of the Spring Valley Village Police Department (SVVPD).

 

While crime has surged across the country—especially in Harris County—our two villages remain among the safest communities in Texas. That’s no accident. It's a direct result of the dedication, professionalism, and vigilance of our SVVPD officers.

 

At RFR, we aim to recognize, honor, and humanize the men and women of our police department. We also provide direct financial support in times of personal need, with contributions coming from the very residents they serve and protect.

 

Whether it's repairing hurricane damage, assisting with medical bills, or helping a family through a health crisis, we stand behind our officers—just as they stand behind us every day.

 

 

Making a Meaningful Difference

Residents For Responders is dedicated to creating a unique and deeply supportive environment for the officers of the Spring Valley Village Police Department (SVVPD)—an environment where community appreciation is felt in real and tangible ways.

 

Thanks to the generosity of our residents and local businesses, we’ve already made a powerful impact. And we’re just getting started.

 

Highlights of Our Support Since 2022:

  • Anniversary Gift Cards for every officer (ongoing since November 2022)

  • Officer of the Quarter recognition with gift cards and coupons from local businesses

  • Thanksgiving Pies for all officers—Goode Co. pecan pies in collectible wooden boxes (2022, 2023, 2024)

  • Monogrammed Duffel Bags gifted for Christmas 2023 (see photo above)

  • Christmas Eve & Day Dinners provided for on-duty officers

  • Shift Change Meals served regularly so both shifts can enjoy together

  • Family Support: Meals for the family of an officer who lost her husband

  • Meet the Chief breakfasts for Silver, Gold, and Chief's Level members

  • Hosted the swearing-in reception for Chief Mark Schulze

  • Hosted SVVPD Family Day in the Park (2023, 2024, 2025) with food trucks, games, Kona Ice, and inflatables

  • Rodeo tickets for the entire department

  • Community Yard Signs & Vehicle Decals showing widespread support across SVV & HV

  • Organized storm relief meals: 3 meals a day for 4 days after the May ’24 storm

  • Personalized Insulated Mugs gifted to each officer

  • Emergency Roof Repairs after storm damage

  • Medical Bill Assistance for an officer's family following a traumatic injury

  • Business Partners Supporting RFR & SVVPD:

    • Vision Source Westview

    • KP’s Kitchen

    • Treebeards

    • J&T Automotive

    • Blue Bell Ice Cream

Join the Movement

We invite you to be a part of this growing network of support. Your membership directly impacts the well-being of our officers and helps us continue this important mission.

Membership Levels:

  • Chief's Member & Gold Shield Member
    Receive a yard sign and vehicle decals to proudly show your support.

  • Silver Member
    Receive vehicle decals to display your commitment to our officers.

Every donation—big or small—makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us and with the SVVPD.

 

 

Peace of Mind - Thanks to SVVPD 

You may never need to call the Spring Valley Village Police Department (SVVPD)—but if you do, they’ll likely be at your door in under three minutes.

 

What you might not know is this: criminals avoid Spring Valley Village and Hilshire Village. In a significant number of felony arrests made by the SVVPD—often initiated from routine traffic stops—offenders later admitted they didn’t realize they were in SVV or HV. If they had, they would’ve gone around. That speaks volumes about the department’s reputation and deterrent presence.

The Results Speak for Themselves

2024 continued to be a remarkable year for public safety, with crime rates remaining impressively low. In fact, Spring Valley Village and Hilshire Village are the safest communities in all of Harris County.

 

Take a look at the chart below comparing 2023 crime statistics from the four surrounding Houston Police Department (HPD) beats.

 

It’s clear:
We live in a bubble of safety, where children can ride bikes, play outside, and explore their neighborhoods with freedom.

 

And that’s no accident—it’s because of the SVVPD.

 

Spring Valley Village/Hilshire Village 2023
Crime Statistics Compared to the Four (4) HPD Districts
Surrounding Our Villages.



Officer Donald McDaniel

Officer Donald “Donnie” McDaniel was born in southeast Texas and grew up in Liberty County, where he developed his passion for helping people during his most formative years. Before Law Enforcement, Officer McDaniel served his community in several ways, including serving at his local church and working in the town at a local grocery store. It was his time in the grocery store where he developed his keen sense of listening to people and learned how to become a more effective communicator when speaking to members of the community.

Having served for over a decade in retail and volunteering at the church, Officer McDaniel knew that he had a calling to help people in general.

He attended the College of the Mainland’s Police Academy, which was facilitated by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office in 2019, and graduated in October of that year. He was then employed at the start of 2020 by a local agency in Liberty County, and over the first five years, Officer McDaniel built his foundation of Law Enforcement at a patrol level predicated on ethical practice, civic duty, and a strong sense of professionalism. Officer McDaniel, during those five years, found a strong interest in traffic enforcement as it was his best chance to engage with people, educate and inform, so you, the driver, are better prepared for the roadway and as he mentions to many drivers while on his traffic stop encounters. Officer McDaniel knew he had found where he needed to be career-wise and began to seek ways to further his education. In doing so, he acquired his Intermediate TCOLE license within two years, a Basic Instructor certification, Field Training Officer certification, Accident Investigator certification, and his Accident Reconstructionist certification.

Outside of his career, Officer McDaniel is proud of what he calls his most prestigious accolade: being married to his best friend for five years and counting, along with being a dad to his two-year-old daughter. He and his family are quick to tell you about the newest movie to release and any relevant Pop Culture thing that may be in the current zeitgeist. His hobbies include listening to podcasts, trying his best to make anyone he meets laugh, and working on perfecting his bowling game; his current best is 254, and he hopes to get the coveted 300 eventually.

He joined the Spring Valley Village Police Department in April of 2025 and was greeted warmly not only by the fellow patrol officers and administration of the department but also by members of the community. Officer McDaniel is eagerly anticipating furthering his career in law enforcement with the Spring Valley Village Police Department for many years to come!