JUNE 2021 Blues Vol 37 No. 6.5

The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 1

JUNE 2021 

FEATURES 

46 HISTORY OF THE GALVESTON ISLAND BEACH PATROL 

78 BEACH SAFETY TIPS 

80 BEACH WARNING FLAG SYSTEM 

82 TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE CHIEF’S CONFERENCE 

86 IT’S ISLAND TIME - WHERE TO STAY, EAT & PLAY 

OUR TEAM 

OUR CONTRIBUTORS 

On the Cover 

For over 146 years, Galveston 

Island has some type of lifesaving 

service for the island’s 

beaches. Since 1983, The Galveston 

Island Beach Patrol has 

assumed those duties and under 

the direction of Chief Peter 

Davis, is now one of the finest 

Beach Patrols in the US. 

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DEPARTMENTS 

4 Publisher’s Thoughts 

6 Editor’s Thoughts 

8 Guest Editorial - Letter to the President 

10 Guest Editorial - Last Shift as a Cop 

11 Your Thoughts 

14 News Around the State 

32 News Around the Country 

96 Light Bulb Award 

98 Blue Mental Health with Dr. Tina Jaeckle 

100 HPOU - A Message from Douglas Griffith 

102 Running 4 Heroes 

104 Remembering My Hero - Officer John Salvaggio 

108 Honoring our Fallen Heroes 

116 Outdoors with Rusty Barron 

118 Marketplace - Discounts for LEOs 

124 Parting Shots 

126 Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas 

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MICHAEL BARRON 

founder & publisher 


editor-n-chief 

REX EVANS 

contributing editor 

DIANE TRYKOWSKI 

creative editor 

RUSTY BARRON 

outdoor editor 

TINA JAECKLE 


DARYL LOTT 


SAM HORWITZ & JOHN SALERNO 

contributing editors 

DOUGLAS GRIFFITH 

HPOU contributing editor 

JANICE VANZURA 

sales mgr / austin 

CHRISTINA FRASER 

sales mgr / national 

T. EDISON 

light bulb award 

SHERIFF ED GONZALEZ 

HCSO newsletter 

OFFICER BARRETT 

warstories/aftermath editor 

JOE FRIDAY / BILL GANNON 


KELSEY BRADSHAW 


HERBERT G. MCCANN 


JACOB SCHOLL 


MARYBESS SALVAGGIO 

contributing editor / COPS 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

VICKY PINK 

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DARYL’S DELIBERATIONS 

by DARYL LOTT 

BLUE MENTAL HEALTH by TINA JAECKLE 

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A Trip Back in Time 

Two things happened in 1983 that 

continue to be significant in Texas 

law enforcement today. One, it 

was the year that planning began 

to create what would later become 

The BLUES, a newsletter of sorts 

for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. 

And two, some forty-five 

miles south on Galveston Island, 

the Galveston Island Beach Patrol 

began a new journey of its own 

under the leadership of man named 

Vic Maceo. 

The Beach Patrol actually began 

in 1875 when a lifesaving station 

was established at San Luis Pass. 

Over the years, the beach patrol 

bounced back and forth between 

municipal departments with no 

real commitment for funding or 

ownership. Finally, in 1983 Vic Maceo 

was appointed as the Director 

of the Galveston Island Beach 

Patrol under the direction of Sheriff 

Joe Max Taylor and the Galveston 

County Sheriff’s Department. 

Over the course of the next 38 

years since, only two people really 

have guided the Beach Patrol ship 

—Maceo and Peter Davis. Vic was 

the Captain (he was a Major at 

Galveston County, but this is a ships 

story and there are only Captains… 

lol) of the ship from 1983 to 2007 

and Peter Davis was his first mate 

and second in command. In 2007, 

Maceo retired, and Davis took the 

helm and has been there ever since. 

In the years they were together, 

the two of them ran a tight 

ship and guided it through some 

turbulent waters – both literally 

and figuratively. There were hurricanes, 

floods, beach erosions, 

budget increases, budget cuts, 

good years, bad years, and the 

never-ending change of lifeguards. 

Every year new recruits would be 

chosen and trained to be the best 

of the best. Some remained from 

previous years and some moved 

on. It was an ever-changing cast 

of characters. What remained the 

same was those two guys at the 

helm. Together they created one of 

the finest Beach Patrol units in the 

United States. 

I visited Peter a couple weeks 

ago and it was truly a trip back 

in time. It’s been 14 years since 

I walked those stairs to the Patrol 

Office on the top floor of the 

Stewart Beach Pavilion. Other than 

the fact the office is now located 

in what used to be the Beach Club, 

everything looks pretty much the 

same. The walls still have pictures 

of lifeguards from years gone by 

including Leroy Colombo, the greatest 

lifeguard of all time. 

In a way you can say nothing 

has changed and everything has 

changed. The people are all new, 


the offices are in a new place, the 

uniforms and the trucks are all 

painted a new color and for the 

first time, the Beach Patrol is its 

own police department. What 

hasn’t changed is the number one 

goal of everyone that works there 

– get through an entire season and 

not have to recover a single body. 

Everyone that’s ever worked there 

knows that rarely happens and 

someone always drowns during 

the year. But that doesn’t stop all 

100+ members of the department 

from working night and day to save 

each and every person that gets in 

trouble on Galveston’s 32 miles of 

beaches. It’s an exhausting job, but 

men and women of the Galveston 

Beach Patrol wouldn’t have it any 

other way. 

For me personally, I’m extremely 

proud of the time I spent with 

Galveston County and the Galveston 

County Beach Patrol and it was 

honor and a privilege to serve under 

Vic Maceo and Peter Davis. These 

guys are truly the best of the best. 

But now the question remains, who 

is going to step up and take the 

helm when Peter Davis retires? 

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I’ve been in Law Enforcement and As for Samuel, I can only sincerely 

$150,000 Fire/Rescue for a long time ..what now. I pray it won’t he did not suffer, get and he you. never 

have unfortunately seen my fair share 

of child death cases. Whether by accident 

or intentional, such cases stay 

with you forever. They just do. 

That being said, so do some of the 

most gruesome and selfish kinds of 

crimes, you know the ones. Where 

the husband figures, “If I can’t haver 

her, no one can!” Then, he takes her 

life and his, leaving the kids to face 

this world the rest of their lives alone. 

Some would say, “It’s only getting 

worse.” But I don’t know about that. I 

have been responding to these kind of 

crimes my whole career. Kids paying 

the price for the adult’s stupidity, selfishness, 

and extreme violence. 

In my career, I have held dying men, 

women, and children. I was the last 

face they saw. The last words they 

heard were from me. The kids, they’re 

the hardest to try and push past. I 

have tried, and I have failed. There’s 

not a day or night that goes by where 

I do not remember them..…one and 

all. 

As Houston Police, Jasper Police, 

The Texas Rangers and others work 

through the series of events, statements 

and actions in regard to the 

Samuel Olson case (the missing, now 

found deceased 6 year old child) 

I cannot help but to feel extreme 

sorrow for them all. For the sight of 

a deceased child is completely and 

utterly unnatural. It defies all human 

logic and emotion. It’ll leave a huge 

hole in the place where your heart 

once beat. 

I’ll tell you, the hardest one for me 

was a small little blonde hair girl 

who quietly looked up at me as I 

gently moved her hair from in front of 

her eyes and she said, “I’m scared.” I’ll 

never forget her, and I’ll never forget 

that terrible, tragic scene. I suppose 

it’s fair to say, some cases are just 

harder on your heart and your mind 

than others. 

saw the face of anyone who once 

told him “I love you” as that same 

person that took his very life. I cannot 

imagine a worse scenario for that 

precious, innocent little boy. No one, 

I mean no one, should ever beat, torture, 

abuse or certainly take the life 

of a child. 

I’ve no doubt the Texas Rangers and 

the Officers from various agencies 

will do their absolute best to ensure 

some justice is afforded to little 

Samuel. That in some way, some 

semblance of peace can be afforded 

in the fact that whomever is responsible 

for Samuel’s death, pays for that 

senseless and terrible loss. 

From the first Houston Police Officer 

who responded to the original call, to 

the Jasper Officers and Rangers, the 

Crime Scene Technicians and all the 

others who have and are continuing 

to take part in piecing together this 

difficult series of events, you have my 

unwavering support and most sincere 

admiration. For I completely understand 

what you’re enduring and what 

you’re going to endure in the days, 

months and years to come. 

I can clearly see in the eyes of 

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and 

Asst. Chief Heather Miller, the sincerity 

in their sorrow for Samuel, the 

innocent family members and everyone 

affected by this…. this act of 

what can only be described as “Evil.” 

I am certain these two and others in 

the Houston Police Department shall 

work tirelessly and steadfastly with 

the other law enforcement agencies 

involved to reconstruct the events 

which led us to where we are today. 

With regards to family violence 

overall, I’ll never fathom why some 

people feel it is somehow better to 

kill their spouse or significant other 

and then themselves, all so that their 

child(ren) are forced to watch, see, 

suffer and forevermore endure what 

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they’ve done. What kind of “person” 

does that? What kind of “person” 

decides the lives of their child(ren) 

aren’t more valuable that their own? 

Thus, in a moment of rage and absolute 

stupidity, they take the lives of 

the other parent and themselves. 

I’ll wrap it up with this, no cop will 

ever forget those cases where a child 

dies. You just don’t. I can attest the 

same goes for all firefighters and EMS 

personnel. Right along with our communications 

personnel. For collectively, 

we hear, see, smell and endure 

everything everyone else in the world 

absolutely fears the most. A deceased 

son or daughter….a young, innocent 

child. Through no fault of their own, 

their lives are ripped apart and taken. 

I cannot really image a worse kind of 

case or moment in one’s career. 

For me, such cases even riveled 

the loss of partners and law enforcement 

officers. Even those I have 

known and worked with who died in 

the line of duty. I have no doubt the 

same applies to officers everywhere. 

I sincerely pray for all involved in 

such cases. I sincerely pray for all of 

us actually. For Samuel was not the 

first child killed and he will not be the 

last. Especially with our current “Judicial 

Bond Reform System” in place. 

It isn’t just failing us, our families, our 

communities. It’s costing and killing 

the very best and the most innocent 

of us all….our children. 

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GUEST EDITORIAL 

Open Letter to the President 

I’m sending this editorial out to 

every media outlet in the US with 

the hopes that someone will 

print it. Unfortunately, I’m withholding 

my true identity as I’m 

quite sure my employer would 

terminate my employment immediately 

as we are forbidden 

from making any statements to 

the media. 

I have been a police officer 

for over 20 years. In my career, 

I’ve been shot, run over by a 

suspect’s vehicle, assaulted by 

suspects and suspects family 

members, spit at, bitten, nearly 

stabbed twice, and hospitalized 

three times. According to doctors, 

I died on the table three 

times but by the grace of God I’m 

still here. 

I watched people die, some in 

my arms. I’ve pulled dead babies 

from cars. I’ve jumped in lakes 

and swimming pools and pulled 

infants out who had drowned, 

but again by the grace of God I 

was able to bring them back to 

life. I tried to save a family of 

four, a mom and three babies 

that drove off a street into a lake 

and their car sank. I couldn’t get 

to them and they all died. I sat 

and watched as their car was 

pulled from the lake and saw the 

body of the mom holding her 

children in her arms, knowing 

full well they were about to die. 

I’ve held a mother in my arms 

as paramedics worked on her 

2-year-old baby girl that had 

been struck in the head by a 

stray bullet as she laid in her 

new “big girl” bed. She didn’t do 

anything to anybody, she was 

just a baby. The thugs who shot 

her mistook her house for the 

drug dealer’s house that had 

ripped them off. They were a 

block off. They got it right the 

next night and killed 4 people 

in the drug dealer’s house. The 

dealer, his mom, father, and 

grandfather. All dead. The baby 

girl died on the way to the hospital. 

I’ve had two partners get shot 

in front of me. I held one in my 

arms while he bled out. The 

other survived but spends his 

days in a wheelchair now instead 

of a patrol car. Hundreds of my 

brothers and sisters in Blue have 

died at the hands of thugs you 

say are mistreated by the police. 

Yes, they are bad cops that 

do bad things to people. They 

shouldn’t be cops. But there are 

bad doctors that make mistakes 

and kill people. Maybe it’s an 

accident, maybe they were careless. 

In every profession there 

are bad people. There are horrible 

politicians that shouldn’t be 

allowed to make laws that hurt 

people. People’s lives are destroyed 

every day by laws created 

in Washington and signed by 

you, Mr. President. 

You seem to hate and despise 

the uniform I wear. The uniform 

my brothers and sisters 

wear. You hate what I stand for 

and what they stand for. But yet 

every time you go somewhere, 

hundreds of my brothers and sisters 

in Blue are there to protect 

YOU. They risk their lives to make 

sure nothing happens to YOU. But 

yet you don’t respect them. Why? 

When a “person of color” as 

you call them is killed by the police, 

you are saddened, shocked 

by the death of an “innocent” 

man or woman. Did it ever 

occur to you that they weren’t 

innocent. They had to be doing 

something wrong. Cops just 

don’t drive around killing people 

for no reason. Yes, I agree that 

some cops have used excessive 

force that resulted in someone’s 

death and yes, they should be 

punished. They have shot people 

they thought were armed and 

weren’t and they have to answer 

for that. But those “bad cops” as 

you refer to them, are less than 

.003% of all the cops in the US. 

Don’t punish me for a few dozen 

“bad cops.” 

And please explain to me why 

you would invite the family of 

a convicted felon, George Floyd 

to the White House and honor 

them? Yes, their son died while 

in police custody. The police 

officer involved was tried and 

found guilty. They got a huge 

sum of money for his death. But 

did you ever ask how they treated 

their son BEFORE he was 

killed resisting arrest? I doubt it. 

They disowned him. Told him to 

stay away from his family. They 

caused him to move away from 

Houston and move to Minnesota. 

They only cared about him after 

he was killed, and they saw a 

huge payday. And YOU Mr. President, 

invited these greedy people 

to the White House? 

What about all the police officers 

that didn’t mistreat anyone 

and yet were killed in the line of 

duty? You dishonored them by 

not even lowering the flag during 

a week set aside to honor them 

for paying the ultimate sacrifice. 

They gave up their life for just 

doing their jobs. They didn’t hurt 

anyone. They didn’t kill anyone 

because of the color of their 

skin. They were heroes and you 

disrespected them, and you disrespected 

their families. Mothers, 

fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, 

sisters, aunts and uncles. 

You disrespected ALL OF THEM. 

While you pay tribute to a thug’s 

family for the death of a convicted 

felon. You make me sick. 

I have always, always respected 

the President and what he 

stands for. I didn’t like President 

Obama or his policies, but I never 

said, “He isn’t MY President.” 

It’s the office I respect not the 

person in it. But you sir, I have 

zero respect for. In my opinion 

you are a disgrace to the office 

and what it stands for. In fact, 

nearly everyone in your party, 

believes that police departments 

should be defunded, and police 

officers replaced by social workers, 

specifically working without 

guns. They believe, you believe 

that no one should ever be killed 

again no matter what they do. 

That not a single “person of color” 

should ever be killed at the 

hands of police ever again. 

But what you and your cohorts 

don’t understand, is that cops 

didn’t shoot and kill a “person 

or color” or anyone else for that 

matter because of the color of 

their skin, they were shot because 

they were breaking the 

law. They refused to lay down 

their guns when told to do so. 

They were threatening to do 

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Rescuing the Innocent 

harm to another human being. 

They got shot because they are 

BAD PEOPLE! Plain and simple. But 

that doesn’t serve your narrative. 

You want ALL guns removed from 

everyone. And as long as someone 

is getting shot, that just furthers 

your agenda. 

Let’s say for a moment, that every 

gun in the US was taken and destroyed. 

No one would have guns. 

Not the bad guys or the good guys. 

Do you think that people would 

stop killing one another? No!! They 

would use knives, swords, rocks, 

bottles, and whatever they could 

find to do harm against another 

person. People were killed long 

before there were guns. Since the 

dawn of time, people have killed 

each other. Your agenda is baseless, 

and you know it. 

I’ll close with this. You don’t 

deserve to be President and I will 

do everything in my power to get 

someone with respect and dignity 

elected to replace you. 

Houston Police officers, Harris County Sheriff’s deputies and deputy constables 

are imprisoned by a corrupt district attorney on trumped up charges. A 

progressive police chief investigates and fires officers by the dozens on spurious 

complaints. 

The USA is under the control of a leftist government. Anyone found in contempt 

of the new ideology has their bank accounts closed and locked. That’s 

the Red Mark. 

Left wing rioters burn and destroy churches, synagogues, mosques and temples. 

The First and Second amendments to the Constitution are declared null 

and void. Right wing insurrectionists plot to kidnap the mayor and city council. 

Corrupt and inept Department of Human Relations police abuse citizens and 

act like a new Gestapo. 

Dozens of police officers, sheriff’s deputies and constables are scheduled 

for execution by public hanging in front of an angry mob. It’s up to a group of 

officers and deputies to rescue them before they’re killed. Working in strictest 

secrecy, knowing that the discovery of their plot will mean prison and death, 

they work against time to rescue the innocent. 

Deacon Blue is a retired Houston Police Officer. 

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ill gannon 

GUEST EDITORIAL 

Last Shift as a Cop 

Tonight, 5/10/2021, is Dustin’s 

last shift as a law enforcement 

officer. I can’t even believe I’m 

writing this. 

I know many of you who read 

this will be as shocked as I still 

am. Ever since we met 12 years 

ago, it was all he talked about. 

He was getting ready to enter 

the police academy in Michigan. 

It was his dream, the only thing 

he ever saw himself doing, the 

only thing he ever wanted to 

do. I had never seen a person 

so passionate about serving. He 

dreamed of climbing the ranks, 

an illustrious 30-year career. 

What happened??? 

Nine years of working weekends, 

nights, holidays, and everything 

in between. Sometimes 

serving a 12, 13, 14 or more-hour 

shift without a drink of water, a 

meal, or even a bathroom break. 

Missing dinners, birthdays, 

anniversaries, Christmas, school 

events, funerals, even his own 

brother’s wedding. Every shift 

we, his family, hugged and 

kissed him goodbye, praying for 

his safe return. Sending him out 

into unknown danger to protect 

you and your family. 

My officer, and all those who 

serve, would lay down their life 

for yours in a heartbeat. For you, 

a complete stranger. Whether 

you hate them or not. Without 

even taking notice of your race, 

gender, age, or any way you 

identify. Unless you have served, 

you cannot possibly understand 

the sacrifice. 

The physical and emotional 

trauma. Bearing witness to the 

darkest side of humanity. Seeing 

things you couldn’t even imagine 

in your worst nightmares. All 

while being hated, cursed, spat 

on, punched, assaulted, and have 

others try to end your life simply 

because you wear the badge. 

Seeing your brothers and sisters 

make the ultimate sacrifice. 

As law enforcement families, 

these are the realities we live 

every single day. I just thought 

life would always be like this. But 

when you see your officer’s passion, 

and the good work cops do, 

most of which goes unnoticed, 

you understand the sacrifice. You, 

yourself, become a part of the 

sacrifice. 

To be a police officer is to be 

under appreciated and misunderstood. 

To be criticized by the 

media and the public, your every 

move under surveillance. To be 

vilified for doing what is right 

and just. To be expected to be 

robotic, emotionless, and without 

error. 

Hold our public servants to 

the highest standard of conduct, 

yes. But don’t demonize an entire 

profession because of the abhorrent 

acts of a despicable few. 

Police officers are human, yes, 

just like you. And they are not 

immune to error. 

Those who willfully do harm 

are a disgrace to law enforcement 

and should never have had 

the honor and privilege of wearing 

the badge. 

Ask any officer and they will 

agree vehemently. To the coward 

hiding behind your keyboard - 

you swallow all of the divisive 

garbage the media feeds you 

without a second thought. You 

aren’t qualified to tell law enforcement 

that they are undertrained 

and overfunded. 

You have no idea how many 

hours upon hours of training are 

required to do the job. You’re not 

an expert on criminal justice or 

the law. You’re doing more harm 

than good. You robbed my officer 

of his passion. The fire in him 

died. 

He was an exemplary officer, 

the kind every department 

needs, and everyone wants on 

their team. The one every person 

in need prays will answer their 

call. But the hatred, the fear, and 

the sacrifice… it just isn’t worth 

it anymore. Stop casting police 

officers as the scapegoat for 

societal problems. 

You can be black, white, 

brown, yellow, purple or green 

and support law enforcement. 

You can be liberal, conservative, 

or apolitical and support 

law enforcement. You can be 

religious, atheist, or anything in 

between and support law enforcement. 

You can be antiracist and 

support law enforcement. You 

can support law enforcement 

and stand for what is right and 

just and good. You can do all of 

these things. Stop making it “us” 

versus “them.” 

Stop making us choose sides. 

Stop polarizing everything. By 

painting all officers with the 

same brush, you are perpetrating 

the very prejudice that you claim 

to be against. 

And you are fostering a dangerous 

society plagued by fear 

and distrust. If you think law enforcement 

needs a change, why 

don’t you submit an application 

and actually be the change? 

Any coward can sit behind his 

keyboard and criticize. Talk is 

cheap. Is it because you know 

you can’t hold a candle to the 

men and women of law enforcement? 

Is it because you know 

you don’t have what it takes? It 

takes a special person to make 

the sacrifice that officers make 

every single day. 

Departments everywhere are 

DEAR POLICE1 MEMBER 

Over the past year, officers and 

their families have faced some of 

the biggest challenges that have 

ever confronted law enforcement. 

Following the terrible and tragic 

death of George Floyd, LEOs 

experienced a backlash of anger, 

protests, political opposition and 

defunding that rocked policing 

to its core. All of this came amid 

the worst global pandemic in a 

century, a direct and dire threat 

to those serving on the front lines, 

and we still do not know how 

many of our officers and their 

family members have been killed 

by COVID-19. 

Being an officer has never been 

more difficult or demanding and 

for many who serve, this has 

hiring. Officers are walking away 

in record numbers. But this is 

what you wanted, isn’t it? 

Instead of departments raising 

their standards, they’re now 

having to lower them because 

they are overworked and understaffed. 

Does that make you feel 

safer? Isn’t that what you wanted? 

Abolish the police? 

I hope you’re happy. I hope 

you feel safe. If you support our 

faithful law enforcement officers 

everywhere, now is the time to 

speak up. 

The profession is in trouble, 

and your support is needed now 

more than ever. Thank you to 

everyone who has supported our 

officer over the years. 

Your support means more than 

you will ever know. To those 

who continue to serve every day 

resulted in a deprioritizing of 

personal wellness. However, it 

has never been more important to 

keep your heart, mind and body fit. 

Officer wellness is key to doing all 

we can to help improve community 

relations and officer retention 

and recruitment as we look 

toward the future. 

Society outsources the most difficult 

challenges to law enforcement, 

and it’s only fair that officers 

have high-quality support when 

facing their own challenges. Take 

good care of yourself and your 

fellow officers. Surround yourself 

with good people who support 

you. Talk with peer support. Connect 

with a high-quality, culturally 

competent therapist. Do your part 

to help smash the stigma that 

despite the adversity the profession 

faces, we see you. 

And we will continue to support 

you. We see your sacrifice, 

your courage, your selflessness, 

and strength. Hold the line. Honey, 

we are proud of you beyond 

words. 

The time you served and the 

countless sacrifices you made 

will never be in vain. You made 

our corner of the world a better 

place for the people you helped 

and the lives you touched. We’ll 

support you every step of the 

way you as you transition to the 

next chapter and crush your new 

goals. 

To honor your career, I’m sharing 

some photos from your years 

of service. We love you so much, 

Officer D. C. Harris. 

Thank you for being ours. 

makes it so difficult for so many in 

the profession to seek help. 

We thank you for your service, 

your sacrifices and all you have 

done to keep our communities 

safe during the past year. 

Stay safe, 

DR. DAVID BLACK, FOUNDER 

AND CEO OF CORDICO 

WHAT’S UP WITH ROSEN? 

With regards to the series of 

troubling events at the Harris 

County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office, I 

got to tell you, I wonder what in 

the world is going on over there. 

What was/is he (Constable Rosen) 

thinking? Especially now that he 

has had such a steak of bad employees 

doing bad things. 

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Why did he fire the deputies so 

fast and yet when his supervisors 

(a Chief and a Lieutenant) make 

not only National News but Worldwide 

news…he lets them continue 

to serve in those critical roles? 

How in the world do promotions in 

that department even work? Are 

there promotional exams? Interviews? 

Review board? Anything? 

Nothing? How in the world do 

supervisors become supervisors in 

that department? 

One cannot discount the good in 

the community Constable Rosen 

has done. He has been an innovative 

leader in the law enforcement 

community with regards to helping 

those who reside in precinct 

one. He has helped many people 

who otherwise have been completely 

forgotten by society and 

other political leaders in Harris 

County, Texas. 

Yet all the hard work and long 

hours of work done in the service 

of others has been completely 

dismantled in the matter of one 

months’ time and has called into 

question the very existence of his 

Office. If supervisors at Pct. 1 have 

not been vetted in some fashion 

(like I mentioned above) why in 

God’s name are they supervisors?!?!?! 

They absolutely should 

NOT be in those roles, unless they 

have at the bare minimum been 

through some kind of Promotional 

Assessment Process. We all 

know being a good cop doesn’t 

make you a good supervisor. Case 

and point, the latest tragic incident 

whereby an Asst. Chief and 

a Lieutenant are both accused of 

some poor decision making and 

wrongdoing. 

Again, to be totally fair, you cannot 

help but allow for all the good 

Rosen has done. He certainly has 

helped a LOT of people. But somewhere 

along the line, something 

has gone terribly wrong. And now 

a lot of people are paying a steep 

price for it. 

I don’t work at Pct. 1, but I certainly 

know a lot of people who 

do. I can tell you from the outside 

looking in, a lot of folks over there 

are sad, frustrated and upset. Morale 

has plummeted sharply which 

is not good for any organization. 

I don’t have a dog in the hunt as 

the old saying goes. But what has 

happened at Pct. 1 affects all the 

personnel there and of course 

vicariously, cops all across Harris 

County. This series of arrests, 

terminations, a suicide during 

a SWAT standoff by a Sergeant 

and now a huge lawsuit by three 

former employees, would make 

anyone ask …”What in the hell is 

going on over there and what is 

Rosen doing about it?” 

I hate seeing so many people 

that work there hurt. I hate what 

you’re going through and what 

you’re going to go through. It 

sucks. Hopefully, Constable Rosen 

will demonstrate his ability 

to help others can be applied to 

his own department and he will 

come through for all of you. And 

at the same time, come through 

for all of us in Harris County Law 

Enforcement. 

NOT SIGNED 

WHITE HOUSE SH*T SHOW 

What in the hell is going on 

in Washington, specifically the 

White House? Our last President 

hosted real heroes like wounded 

soldiers and wounded police 

officers. He invited the widows of 

fallen officers and grieved with 

him. Hugged them and told them 

how proud they should be of their 

wife, husband, son or daughter. 

How proud HE was of them. 

Yes, The President of the United 

States was proud of them for their 

service to their country and the 

citizens they swore to protect. 

And every single time a man 

or woman was killed in the line 

of duty, President Trump called 

the family to express his deepest 

condolences. Trump cared about 

each and every person who wore 

a uniform. Before and after every 

flight in Air Force One, he shook 

the hand of every first responder 

that was there to protect him. 

No matter how much of a hurry 

everyone else was in, this was his 

number one priority. 

The Vice President once stopped 

his motorcade when a motor officer 

went down, and Vice President 

Pence got out and rendered aide 

to the injured officer. He called 

him the following day to make 

sure he was OK. These are men 

you can be proud of. 

These asshats in the Oval Office 

now are an embarrassment to 

themselves and the country. They 

could care less about anyone in 

uniform. Much like the Obama’s, 

they are care more about the 

crooks then the men and women 

in Blue. Trump lighted the Whitehouse 

in Blue when an officer was 

killed. Biden refused to even lower 

the flags during Police Week. 

Obama painted the Whitehouse in 

Rainbow colors for LBGTQ folks, 

but never once honored cops or 

servicemen. 

I can’t for the life of me understand 

why the hate law enforcement. 

After all they are surrounded 

by dozens of them every day 

protecting their worthless asses. 

You’d think they’d have some kind 

of bond with them. NOPE! Maybe 

it’s because we carry guns, and 

they HATE guns. Whatever the reason, 

I’m done with these clowns. 

If you care about your country, 

I suggest we start campaigning 

right now to get these idiots out 

of office. If not, you aren’t going to 

have much of a country left. 

Since January 1, 23 police officers 

have been feloniously shot 

to death, a 28% increase over the 

same period last year. Number of 

deceased officers’ families invited 

to the White House? Zero. Number 

of families of longtime drug users 

with heart conditions who died 

in police custody invited to the 

White House? Well, at least one. 

In her daily propaganda briefing 

Friday, White House propaganda 

minister Jen Psaki refused to offer 

any details as to how Biden plans 

on commemorating the one-year 

anniversary of Floyd’s death on 

Tuesday, May 25, the New York 

Post reported. 

However, on Sunday, CNBC reported 

that the family of George 

Floyd was going to be hosted at 

the White House on Tuesday, the 

one-year anniversary of Floyd’s 

death while being arrested for a 

passing a counterfeit bill in Minneapolis. 

“The visit marks the one-year 

anniversary of Floyd’s death, 

which triggered international 

protests against police brutality 

and racism in the criminal justice 

system,” CNBC reported. 

Unless you’ve been living under 

a rock, it’s common knowledge 

that Floyd was taken into custody, 

and as he was having a meltdown 

in the back of a Minneapolis 

police cruiser, complaining he 

couldn’t breathe, he was removed 

from the car and placed in a prone 

position on the ground. 

For around nine minutes, former 

Minneapolis police officer Derek 

Chauvin kneeled on the area of 

Floyd’s neck, although some evidence 

presented at Chauvin’s trial 

seemed to indicate it was in fact 

the area of his shoulders. 

Be that as it may, Chauvin was 

convicted on all three charges, although 

there is plenty of room for 

appeal. First of all, the trial judge 

refused to move the trial from 

Minneapolis to another venue, as 

requested by Chauvin’s defense 

team. Secondly, the same judge 

refused to sequester the jury. 

Third, crazy Maxine Waters 

(D-CA) threatened more violent 

riots if the jury didn’t find Chauvin 

guilty. 

And finally, one of the jurors lied 

during jury selection, claiming 

he “didn’t know much” about the 

case when in fact he is a Black 

Lives Matter activist. 

It’s unknown how Biden will 

commemorate the one-year anniversary 

of Floyd’s death. However, 

it’s pretty much a certainty it will 

involve a lot of police bashing, 

railing about police officers hunting 

down black and brown people 

for the purposes of killing them, 

and talking about how much 

America sucks as a “systemically 

racist” country. This despite the 

fact that people are crossing our 

border in the tens of thousands for 

the opportunity to come to Amer- 

ica and be “oppressed” by the evil 

white people. 

Floyd’s death of course sparked 

months of destructive riots across 

the country, nearly all of which 

were excused by Democrats 

including Biden. It wasn’t until 

Biden’s poll numbers started to 

fall as weeks turned into months 

of violent riots that he made a 

tepid condemnation of them. 

Democrats seized upon Floyd’s 

death to push for sweeping criminal 

justice “reforms” including 

banning chokeholds, federalizing 

training standards, ending qualified 

immunity for police officers 

and a number of other anti-police 

policies. 

The proposed bill, the “George 

Floyd Justice in Policing Act” 

would be the first federal bill 

named after a drug addict and 

Biden had hoped to get it passed 

by the one-year anniversary of 

Floyd’s death. That however appears 

very unlikely as the legislation 

is currently stalled in Congress. 

The Daily Wire reported that 

Biden has been in touch with 

Floyd’s family for a while, having 

spoken with them both before and 

after the Chauvin verdict came 

down. 

Biden had pledged last month 

during an address to a joint session 

of Congress that the Senate 

would pass the police reform bill 

by May 25, however Congressional 

sources told Politico that the 

White House no longer believes 

that will be possible, as they are 

waiting for a compromise bill to 

come out of Congress. 

We’ll keep waiting to see when 

the family of a murdered police 

officer is invited to Biden’s White 

House. We won’t hold our breath. 

ED DANIELS 


Former Deputies File Federal Lawsuit 

HCCO Asst. Chief Sets Up Massage 

Parlor Sting, Gets Deputy Raped 

HOUSTON ‐ Harris County Constable 

Assistant Chief Chris Gore, 

Harris County Constable Alan Rosen, 

and Lt. Shane Rigdon are the 

target of a Federal lawsuit and are 

accused of sexual harassment and 

battery, violation of equal protection 

and retaliation against former 

deputies of the department. 

The suit alleges the Chief placed 

a female deputy undercover into 

massage parlor to be raped by 

known sex offender and forced 

others to wear provocative clothes 

as he lay on top of them fully 

aroused in sting operations. 

The former deputies, Liz Gomez, 

Marissa Sanchez, Felecia McKinney 

and Jacqueline Aluotto, an anti sex 

trafficking activist, filed the federal 

lawsuit together against the three 

officers as well as Harris County. 

The 40-page lawsuit alleges 

Rosen’s office set up undercover 

sex trafficking sting operations, 

which served as pretext for alcohol-fueled 

parties. The female 

deputies were allegedly ordered 

to dress in skimpy outfits and 

were fondled and licked by Gore. 

McKinney was allegedly sent to 

a massage parlor to be raped by 

a known sex offender before she 

could signal her colleagues to 

arrest him. Gomez and Sanchez 

claimed Gore groped them and 

laid on top of them while he was 

aroused during the stings. 

Perhaps some of the most 

shocking allegations detailed in 

the complaint are related to McKinney, 

a young deputy with no undercover 

training who is described 

in the lawsuit as “the sacrificial 

lamb.” 

According to the court filing that 

was printed in the Houston Chronicle, 

in August of 2019, McKinney 

was sent during an undercover 

vice squad-style operation to a 

massage parlor where she was 

raped by a known sexual offender, 

who had previously sexually 

assaulted Constable Rosen’s own 

chief of staff, before she could 

give a signal to her colleagues to 

move in and arrest the suspect. 

McKinney was ordered to make 

an appointment at the establishment 

with the known sexual 

offender, the complaint reads. “At 

said appointment she was, unsurprisingly, 

penetrated in both her 

vagina and anus by the same individual 

who had only days before 

assaulted the chief of staff. 

“McKinney was forced to allow 

this to happen as she was ordered 

to do by her superiors,” the lawsuit 

alleges, noting that the constable 

offices allowed the deputy 

to be led to the alleged rapist 

“like a lamb to the slaughter, even 

though there was already sufficient 

evidence to make an arrest 

prior to exposing McKinney to this 

trauma.” 

After the raid, McKinney was “all 

but ignored” by her superiors and 

had to drive herself to a sexual 

assault exam. The complaint 

alleges that Rosen’s office set up 

undercover “bachelor party” sting 

operations that were designed to 

arrest sex trafficking suspects. 

But those operations turned 

more into parties where officers 

drank heavily and the female deputies, 

who were given little to no 

training in undercover work, were 

fondled and kissed by their supervisory 

officer, or were told to give 

lap dances to other male deputies. 

Young female deputies [who] 

were handpicked for “undercover 

operations” under the guise 

of legitimate police work were 

molested and traumatized by their 

intoxicated male commanding 

officers for their own sexual gratification, 

the lawsuit alleges. “What 

began as an idea for “bachelor 

party” prostitution stings soon 

grew into a booze-fueled playground 

for sexual exploitation in 

which young, untrained deputies 

were subject to disgusting abuse.” 

The lawsuit accuses the defendants 

of sexual harassment, 

sexual battery, violation of equal 

protection and retaliation. 

Cord Akers, one of the attorneys 

for the women, called the allegations 

“Some of the most unspeakable 

sexual police misconduct 

that any of us have ever seen.” 

According to the court documents, 

Liz Gomez, the lead plaintiff in the 

federal lawsuit, was hand-picked 

by Gore for undercover operations, 

despite her lack of training. The 

deputy claims that she was “Continuously 

subjected to sexual harassment, 

unwarranted touching, 

unwanted kissing, molestation, 

and sexual ridicule.” 

The complaint alleges that Gore 

instructed Gomez to purchase 

skimpy outfits to be worn during 

the ‘bachelor party’ stings, and 

send photos of the clothing to him 

while shopping. Gore would relay 

the message “That’s not slutty 

enough” while Gomez was trying 

on the clothing at the store, and 

was ordered to purchase something 

more provocative, the lawsuit 

alleges. 

Gore also allegedly took Gomez 

to an adult store with him to 

purchase sex toys as props with 

county funds. ‘After picking up 

a product labeled “c*** sleeve,” 

Chief Gore commented to the 

young female deputy “Oh I bet you 

would like this,” the complaint 

states. He also instructed Gomez 

to purchase dildos and to “pick 

out the ones you would personally 

prefer.” 

After that shopping trip, Gore 

allegedly told Gomez that she 

was not allowed to work with any 


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other male deputy because she 

was “his.” The complaint claims 

that during the undercover ‘bachelor 

party’ stings, female deputies 

like Gomez were ordered to allow 

Chief Gore to lie on top of them 

and fondle their breasts and bodies 

to ‘maintain cover.’ 

They were never warned, however, 

that during this conduct 

Chief Gore would be wearing 

only boxer shorts, fully aroused, 

drunk, kissing and licking their 

bodies, and giddy after every 

sting, according to the lawsuit. 

The operations routinely involved 

excessive consumption of alcohol, 

with male supervisors allegedly 

pressuring female deputies to take 

shots. 

Gore would tell the female 

deputies to “drink up,” “get loose,” 

and that it was time to “start the 

party,” according to the lawsuit. 

After her first two undercover 

operations, Gomez asked to be 

removed from the team. After ridicule 

and denigration, her request 

was reluctantly granted, and 

she was subjected to continuous 

harassment from her superiors 

for “not having what it takes,” the 

lawsuit states. 

Gomez’s replacement on the 

team, Sanchez, was also handpicked 

by Gore to be ‘his girl,’ 

despite being a rookie with no 

training in undercover work, the 

lawsuit alleges. Like her predecessor, 

Sanchez was also instructed 

to dress in revealing clothing, and 

she was told that she may need to 

get naked and give her male colleagues 

a lap dance during a sting 

operation. 

As the first suspects arrived and 

the sting began, Chief Gore immediately 

took off Sanchez’s bra 

without warning and for no real 

reason. He then threw her bra 

across the room, the complaint 

states. ...While her breasts and 

naked body were exposed due 

to Chief Gore’s actions, he would 

continuously laugh, even after the 

undercover operation ended. 

Similarly to Gomez, Sanchez 

claimed that her drunken boss 

would lie on top or under her, 

“where she could feel his arousal,” 

and would begin kissing and 

licking her neck and chest. When 

Sanchez tried to complain to Rosen 

about Gore’s conduct, she was 

transferred out of the unit to less 

prestigious duties. The lawsuit alleges 

Rosen and the Harris County 

District Attorney´s Office were 

told about what was happening 

by a victims’ advocate working 

with the human trafficking unit, 

but they took no action. 

“We need to end corruption and 

(complicity) in people in power,” 

Jacquelyn Aluotto, the victims´ 

advocate and who filed the lawsuit 

along with the deputies, said at a 

news conference. Aluotto alleges 

she was essentially fired as her 

hours were cut to zero after she 

told authorities what happened to 

the deputies. 

“In this matter, our sex crimes 

division quickly asked Constable 

Pct. 1 Internal Affairs to investigate 

whether there was evidence of a 

crime and Ms. Aluotto has stated 

she contacted the Texas Rangers. 

Nothing has been presented to 

prosecutors by either agency,” said 

Dane Schiller, a spokesman for the 

Harris County District Attorney´s 

Office. 

Constable Rosen released the 

following statement after news of 

the lawsuit went public: 

“When we were made aware of 

a concern by a third party several 

months ago, I proactively instructed 

our Internal Affairs Division to 

conduct an investigation. We did 

this even though no one made a 

formal complaint. This is consistent 

with our ongoing commitment 

to protecting victims and our 

personnel. My sensitivity toward 

victims remains our highest priority.” 

To this day, not one of these 

plaintiffs has ever made a formal 

complaint. Each employee interviewed 

was given the opportunity, 

in a safe environment, to express 

any concerns. Their own interview 

statements contradict many 

of the allegations in the lawsuit. 

Upon conclusion of our internal 

investigation, our Administrative 

Disciplinary Committee found no 

violations of law or policy. 

When we began our proactive 

internal investigation, we immediately 

transferred leadership of the 

Human Trafficking Unit to another 

supervisor who still maintains 

oversight of that unit today. 

VICTIM’S VOICES MATTER. I have 

a zero-tolerance stance against 

sexual assault and sexual harassment 

and would never allow 

a hostile work environment as 

alleged. This lawsuit is an effort 

to impugn the good reputation of 

the hard-working men and women 

of the Precinct One Constable’s 

Office. I believe our system of due 

process works and that justice and 

truth will prevail as facts in this 

case come to light. We will have 

no further comment today on this 

matter. 

UPDATE – As we went to press, 

another female deputy came 

forward with sexual misconduct 

allegations against the Harris 

County Precinct 1 Constable’s 

Office. 

The female deputy shared 

her story in a news conference 

Wednesday June 2. 

Her attorney says her commander 

repeatedly touched her 

and fondled her during an undercover 

operation, and she was 

instructed to let him do so. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



League City to Hold Teen Police Academy 

High school 

students are 

invited to join 

the men and 

women of the 

League City 

Police Department 

to explore 

a career in law 

enforcement. 

Students will 

experience a 

“behind the 

badge” view 

of core police 

functions and 

what it takes to 

become a police 

officer. The 

Teen Academy 

consists of a 

series of classes 

and handson 

activities 

designed to give the cadets 

a working knowledge of our 

police department. 

The Teen Academy is open 

to teens 14 to 18 years of age 

who reside in League City or 

attend a League City public 

or private school, including 

those who are home schooled 

in League City. The academy 

is free of charge and space 

is limited. The academy is 

scheduled for Monday July 

19th through Friday July 23rd 

from 8AM to 5PM. Must apply 

by July 2nd. 

Cadets will learn about: 

• Patrol Procedures 

• Crime Scene Investigation 

• Criminal Law 

• Firearms Safety 

• Traffic Stops 

• Positive Team Building Activities 

and More 

Applications are available in 

the LCPD front lobby desk. 

For more information, contact 

LCPD Community Outreach 

Officer 

Todd Young: 281-554-1848 / 

todd.young@lcpd.com 

This is an excellent opportunity 

for teens ages 14-18 years. 

Those that have gone through 

it really enjoyed what they got 

to learn about from classroom 

to hands on. Mark your calendars 

before you start making 

summer plans! 

In honor of Memorial Day, our 

team members visited the Houston 

National Cemetery to place 

839 American flags on the graves 

of past service members and to 

pay our respects to our fallen 

heroes. We solemnly unite in 

remembrance and appreciation 

of those who gave their lives for 

our nation. 

It was an important reminder 

of the neighbors and loved ones 

we’ve lost and a moment to 

salute their legacy and ultimate 

sacrifice. We paused to reflect 

on the distinguished history of 

our armed forces and the battles 

– even those well beyond war – 

our country’s veterans endured 

for the opportunities we have 

today. 

As a tribute to the fallen service 

men and women and their 

families across our communities, 

a bugler from the Sherriff’s 

Office Honor Guard sounded the 

moving music of Taps, a solemn 

and emotional signal of mourning 

and what Memorial Day is all 

about. 

Houston has one of the largest 

veteran populations in the 

nation, with more than 300,000 

military veterans calling our 

community home. Veterans are 

our neighbors, our colleagues, 

and our leaders. They represent 

and embody everything 

we should aspire to be – resilient 

and service-minded. Their 

stories and experiences inspire 

others to give back with pride. 

At the Sheriff’s Office, we also 

honor the many military veterans 

in our agency who continue to 

serve their communities. Veterans 

are represented in various roles, 

sworn and civilian, and at all 

levels of the agency. We benefit 

greatly from their wealth of experience 

and commitment to teamwork 

and serving others. 

We empower our veterans and 

foster a supportive culture for 

them. Our Office of Military Relations 

provides a wide range of 

support to our team members 

who are current military service 

members and veterans, as well 

as those in our larger community 

who served their country. 

As an agency, we’re always 

searching for ways to better 

support those who served, implementing 

department policies, 

procedures, and programs that 

equip them with a strong support 

system and a holistic approach to 

meeting their needs. Every veteran 

receives a welcome packet from 

our Office of Military Relations 

with valuable agency resources 

and contacts that will help 

them fulfill their military service 

or make their transition easier. 

We also work collaboratively 

with community partners, such 

as Combined Arms and the Travis 

Manion Foundation, to facilitate 

access to additional services. If 

you’re looking to make a difference, 

learn more about our career 

opportunities here. We’re grateful 

for the veterans in our ranks and 

their countless contributions to 

the Sheriff’s Office. 

This Memorial Day weekend, 

and all year long, we celebrate our 

country’s true heroes who have 

fought and sacrificed for our liberty 

and freedom. We owe them 

an enduring debt of gratitude. 

God bless you, and God bless 

the Sheriff’s Office. 


Despite objections from Police Groups, Constitutional Carry about to 

become law. Anyone over 21 can carry a handgun without a permit. 

HB 1927, known as “Constitutional Carry Bill” 

on the Way to Governor’s Desk for Signature 

Texas is now one small, inevitable 

step away from becoming the largest 

state in the U.S. to allow anyone 

21 and up to carry a handgun in 

public without a permit. 

Just after midnight on Monday 

May 24th, the Texas House put the 

finishing touches on the so-called 

constitutional carry legislation 

that now moves to the Senate for a 

nearly guaranteed vote to ship it to 

Gov. Greg Abbott who has already 

declared he will sign it into law. 

“Ultimately this bill restores a 

right to Texans that, to my knowledge, 

has not existed prior to 1871,” 

State Rep. Matt Shaefer, R-Tyler, 

said moments before the House voted 

82-62 to pass House Bill 1927. 

Republican supporters like 

Shaefer say the U.S. Constitution 

guarantees Americans the right 

to have guns. But he said the state 

over the decades has put barriers 

in place for gun owners, namely 

a license-to-carry permit process 

that requires handgun owners to 

go through safety training and pay 

a $40 fee. While gun advocates say 

they aren’t against safety courses, it 

should be voluntary and not mandatory. 

Both the House and Senate had 

previously passed versions of the 

permitless carry legislation, but 

differences between the versions 

forced a series of closed-door 

negotiating sessions to work out a 

compromise. 

Schaefer said the House had to 

give up some key provisions, but he 

said, “Ultimately we came out with 

a bill that is strong and no doubt 

is the strongest restoration of 2nd 

Amendment rights that any of us 

has ever seen in the history of the 

state of Texas.” 

About 20 other states have adopted 

such laws; Texas would be by far 

the largest. 

Democrats including State Rep. 

Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, 

condemned the legislation, recalling 

mass shootings in El Paso and 

Odessa-Midland in 2019. Instead of 

addressing the epidemic of mass 

shootings, Turner said Republicans 

are only putting more guns on the 

street in the hands of untrained 

people. 

Abbott has left no doubt that he’ll 

sign the bill when it gets to him. 

Last month the governor tweeted: 

“Constitutional carry is moving in 

the #txlege. The strongest Second 

Amendment legislation in Texas 

history. Let’s get it to my desk for 

signing.” 

The bill had nearly died in March 

under the weight of opposition 

from law enforcement, and its rise 

is another reminder of the dramatic 

turns that happen during the state’s 

once every two-year legislative session. 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican 

who oversees the Senate, had 

signaled early on that there weren’t 

enough yes-votes in that chamber 

to pass it. 

But over the weeks, the Senate 

added amendments to toughen 

penalties on felons who get caught 

carrying a gun illegally and bar 

people with convictions for domestic 

violence or making terroristic 

threats from openly carrying guns 

in public. 

Schaefer said he fought behind 

the scenes to strip off one of the 

amendments that was aimed at 

stopping police from disarming a 

person for officer safety purposes. 

Police officials were adamant that 

they needed the discretion to disarm 

people they come in contact with, 

even if only temporarily. 

But Schaefer said he was able 

to keep a provision in the bill that 

expunges people’s past convictions 

for carrying a gun without a 

license-to-carry permit, since that 

will not be a crime in Texas starting 

September 1, 2021 when the bill is 

expected to take effect. 

Gun rights advocacy groups celebrated 

early on Monday. Andi Turner, 

legislative director for the Texas 

State Rifle Association, told that 

groups members in an email there 

are still steps remaining to become 

law, “But I am putting the champagne 

in the refrigerator to chill.” 

Critics of the legislation, like Texas 

Gun Sense, say instead of stopping 

the proliferation of guns, the state is 

making a move to put more guns on 

the streets. 


Crime is Increasing and Number of Cops Decreasing 

“The Wheels are Coming” as Mayor’s Plan 

to ‘Reimagining’ Police Force Crumble 

AUSTIN, Texas —The Austin Police 

Department is in a state of crisis. 

More cuts to specialized APD units 

are coming this year, thanks to the 

“reimagining” of police led by Mayor 

Steve Adler and Councilmember 

Greg Casar. Travis County, meanwhile, 

steps up targeting police 

officers for prosecution. 

According to an internal document 

provided to the news media 

several units face deep cuts or outright 

elimination by summer’s end. 

The Sex Offender Apprehension and 

Registration (SOAR) unit is losing 

its officer positions, according to 

the APD document. Local Fox 7 TV 

has previously reported some of the 

cuts. 

“As more units are cut, work conditions 

for those who stay will continue 

to deteriorate, causing more 

folks to leave, causing more units 

to be cut, and so on. It is basically a 

death spiral,” said an inside source. 

This appears to be the case. Crime 

is sharply increasing in Austin, with 

31 homicides in the city so far in 

2021, far outpacing recent years. In 

2019, Austin had 14 homicides by the 

end of June, and in 2020, that number 

had increased to 23. Previously 

released reports indicated the cuts 

that were set to hit in early 2021, 

which included the elimination of 

whole APD units and sharp reductions 

in district representative officers, 

who engage in community policing. 

Community policing was an 

initiative pushed by the left during 

the 1990s to improve policing. Now, 

the left-dominated 

Austin city 

council is all but 

abandoning community 

policing. 

At the same 

time, APD is also 

suffering a sharp 

increase in officer 

resignations 

and retirements 

thanks directly to 

the city council’s 

“reimagining” 

of police work, 

which began with 

the council’s vote 

to defund APD 

by about $140 to $150 million in 

August 2020. 

If current trends hold, APD could 

lose about 10% of its police officers 

this year. It was shorthanded entering 

2020. Its last two cadet classes 

were canceled, and the city council 

has voted to resume cadet classes 

on June 7. 

According to the document outlining 

the cuts, 10% of APD detectives 

will be reassigned to patrol. 

Notably, these will be detectives 

who have recently earned promotion. 

They will have earned promotion, 

only to be kept in or returned 

to their previous duties thanks to 

the deep and widespread cuts Mayor 

Adler spearheaded. This can be 

expected to decrease officer morale 

significantly. 

The cuts are coming in two 

phases. The first, which includes 

the elimination of the DWI and auto 

theft units, takes place June 6. 

The second phase is set to happen 

on August 1. The document indicates 

that the August cuts are ghastly. 

Many units across the entire department 

are sustaining significant cuts 

or going away. 

Interim APD Chief Joseph Chacon 

alerted department staff to the impending 

cuts in an email, and noted 

that they may create financial and 

other issues for officers. 

“I want you to know that we are 

aware these changes affect each of 

you in different ways, and we want 

to provide support and resources 

during the transition period,” Chacon 

says in the email. “If this staffing reallocation 

impacts you directly and 

you have extenuating circumstances, 

our hardship process is an option 

available to you.” 


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Despite being de-funded by their Mayor, two Austin cops risk their lives 

and defy flames to rescue a man just before his truck explodes. 

Austin Officers Drag a Man to Safety Seconds 

Before His Truck Explodes. 

By Kelsey Bradshaw 

Austin American-Statesman 

AUSTIN, Texas — A man was 

pulled from a burning pickup truck 

just before it exploded at a South 

Austin apartment complex last 

month. 

Firefighters, Austin-Travis County 

EMS medics and Austin police 

officers responded around 4:40 p.m. 

to The Enclave apartment complex 

in the 1000 block of West Stassney 

Lane, just west of South First Street, 

after receiving reports of a vehicle 

that was engulfed in flames with a 

person trapped inside. 

Officers Chandler Carrera and 

Eddie Pineda arrived at the scene 

before firefighters and pulled the 

man out of the truck. They smashed 

a window to open the truck’s door 

and dragged the man out before it 

became totally engulfed and exploded. 

The man, whom authorities did 

not identify, was taken to Dell Seton 

Medical Center with serious, and 

potentially life-threatening smoke 

inhalation injuries, medics said. 

Fire officials said the man experienced 

a medical emergency at the 

same time he had finished backing 

into a parking spot. He was able to 

park the truck, but his foot was still 

on the accelerator, officials said. 

He was unable to move his foot 

off the pedal, which caused the tires 

to spin in place and trigger the fire. 

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Tony Farmer, 36, was in his home 

on the third floor of Heatherwood 

II Condominiums next door to the 

apartments when he heard a loud 

bang. 

Next, Farmer heard car alarms 

going off and he went to a stairwell 

outside at his condo to see what 

was happening. He saw nearly a 

dozen bystanders in the parking lot 

of the apartment complex and Austin 

police rushing into the parking 

lot. 

A man standing near the burning 

truck yelled at an officer: “He’s 

in there! He’s still in there! He’s in 

there!” 

Farmer said if it hadn’t been for 

that man, he’s not sure anyone 

would have known the man was 

still trapped inside because the vehicle 

was so covered in flames. 

The officer got out his baton, 

whacked the truck’s window a 

couple of times and, with the help 

of the other officer, pulled the man 

30 to 50 feet away from the vehicle, 

Farmer said. 

Then, the truck exploded. 

“It exploded a little bit, almost 

like in the movies, not like a huge 

explosion like atomic, but it engulfed 

more about 20 seconds after 

(the man) was removed from the 

vehicle,” Farmer said. 

He said it was like watching a 

movie. 

“The whole thing was crazy,” 

Farmer said. “Those cops, there’s no 

doubt about it— they risked their 

lives and they’re heroes. There’s no 

doubt about it.” 

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Texas Bans Reality TV & COP Shows 

Gov. Abbott signs Javier Ambler Act, banning reality TV shows 

from partnering with law enforcement, effective immediately. 

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg 

Abbott has signed into law the 

Javier Ambler Act, which bans 

reality TV shows from partnering 

with Texas law enforcement. 

House Bill 54 passed the Texas 

House 110-34 on April 15, before 

making its way to the Senate, 

where it passed on May 13th in 

a 27-3 vote. After Abbott’s signature 

on Wednesday, the law 

became effective immediately. 

State Rep. James Talarico put 

the proposal forward after the 

KVUE Defenders last year first 

revealed the details of Ambler’s 

death after an encounter with 

Williamson County deputies. 

Ambler died on March 28, 2019, 

following a car chase. Williamson 

County deputies began chasing 

him after he failed to dim his 

headlights, touching off a pursuit 

that ended in North Austin. 

Deputies used tasers on him as 

he shouted that he had a heart 

condition and could not breathe. 

This all happened while crews 

from the now canceled show 

“Live PD” filmed. 

“Policing is not entertainment,” 

said Talarico. “I’m proud 

that Democrats and Republicans 

came together to pass this bill to 

protect our citizens and restore 

integrity in law enforcement.” 

Now, the law will ban entertainment 

shows like 

“Live PD” 

from partnering 

with 

Texas law 

enforcement. 

Talarico 

and Sen. 

John Whitmire, 

who 

sponsored 

the bill in 

the Senate, 

believe that such partnerships 

cause officers to perform for the 

cameras instead of doing sound 

police work. 

Former deputies J.J. Johnson 

and Zach Camden have been 

indicted on charges of manslaughter 

in Ambler’s death. 

Former Williamson County 

Sheriff Robert Chody and Austin 

lawyer Jason Nassour have also 

been indicted in connection to 

the case. 

Jeff Edwards of the Edwards 

Law Group released the following 

statement on behalf of 

Ambler’s parents: 

“Javier Ambler was killed because 

Williamson County deputies 

were encouraged to produce 

exciting reality television instead 

of simply protecting and serving 

the public. 

“As a consequence of this 

unconscionable decision by the 

County and its Sheriff, a beloved 

father and son was senselessly 

killed. 

The big question for fans of 

the TV show “Lone Star Law” is, 

“Will it come back for another 

season?” House Bill 54 does have 

a provision that exempts game 

wardens, even though they are in 

fact Texas Peace Officers. 

On March 14, 2021, at approximately 

9:08 p.m., officers were dispatched 

to the Banyan Cove Apartments at 

3001 East League City Parkway to 

assist EMS with an unconscious male 

who was possibly suffering from a 

drug overdose. Upon their arrival, 

Officer Pierre Nguyen, Officer Dominic 

Takach, and Officer Jason Ha 

retrieved their emergency medical 

supplies including doses of NAR- 

CAN from their patrol vehicles and 

entered the apartment. They found 

a 46-year-old male unconscious on 

the floor with his friend performing 

CPR. 

Officers checked the victim for 

signs of life and found that he had 

a pulse but was sweating profusely 

with shallow, ineffective, agonal 

Pictured above are, Officer Nguyen, Chief Ratliff, Officer Ha 

breathing. These officers recognized 

the victim’s symptoms were often 

associated with an opioid overdose. 

All three officers were prepared to 

provide lifesaving measures. Officer 

Nguyen continued assessing the 

victim and was trying to stimulate 

his body to breathe, and Officer 

Ha administered the first dose of 

NARCAN. 

After a few moments, Officer 

Nguyen rolled the victim onto his 

side to protect his airway from 

obstruction, and the victim slowly 

began breathing again but was labored 

and appeared ineffective. Officer 

Takach administered a second 

dose of NARCAN, and Officer Nguyen 

continued to stimulate the victim by 

moving his body after each dose of 

NARCAN. During this process, the victim’s 

breathing appeared to improve. 

During this time, the victim’s friend 

advised that he was suspected of 

taking Suboxone and Heroin. 

Once League City EMS personnel 

arrived, these officers assisted loading 

the victim onto the gurney, and 

by that time, the victim’s condition 

had greatly improved by regaining 

consciousness. 

The quick lifesaving measures provided 

by Officer Nguyen, Officer Takach, 

and Officer Ha saved the victim’s 

life and gave him the opportunity 

to have a second chance at life. On 

this day, these officers demonstrated 

their true commitment and devotion 

to service and are great ambassadors 

for the League City Police 


Governor Abbott Signs ‘Back the Blue’ Legislation 

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott 

today (June 1, 20201) signed 

several pieces of legislation into 

law that will stop cities from defunding 

the police and enhance 

penalties for criminal activities 

that interfere with or harm law 

enforcement. The Governor was 

joined for the bill signing by 

members of the Texas Legislature, 

the Combined Law Enforcement 

Associations of Texas, the 

Texas Fraternal Order of Police, 

the Texas Municipal Police Association, 

the Austin Police Association, 

the Texas State Troopers 

Association, and the Justices of 

the Peace and Constables Association 

of Texas. The Governor 

made preventing cities from defunding 

the police an emergency 

item this session. 

“The men and women of law 

enforcement put their lives on 

the line every day to keep Texans 

safe, and they deserve our 

enduring support and gratitude,” 

said Governor Abbott. “Efforts to 

defund the police are downright 

dangerous, and these laws will 

prevent cities from making this 

reckless decision. These laws also 

help protect our law enforcement 

officers in the line of duty 

by enhancing penalties for crimes 

committed against them such as 

using fireworks or laser pointers 

to harm or obstruct the police. 

With these laws, we are bolstering 

our support for law enforcement 

while ensuring a safer 

future for all Texans. I applaud the 

Texas Legislature for joining me in 

passing these priority items and 

for making sure Texas remains a 

law-and-order state.” 

HOUSE BILL 9 

(Klick/Campbell) enhances the 

criminal penalty to a state jail felony 

offense for anyone who knowingly 

blocks an emergency vehicle 

or obstructs access to a hospital or 

health care facility. 

HOUSE BILL 1900 

(Goldman/Huffman) freezes 

property tax revenues for cities 

with a population over 250,000 

that defund the police. Under this 

law, cities that defund the police 

will lose their annexation powers 

for 10 years and any area annexed 

by a defunding city in the past 30 

years can vote to dis-annex from 

the city. It also allows the State 

of Texas to withhold sales taxes 

collected by a defunding city 

and give it to the Texas D.P.S. to 

pay for the cost of state resources 

used to protect residents of a 

defunded municipality. 

HOUSE BILL 2366 

(Buckley/Hughes) enhances 

criminal penalties for the use of 

laser pointers and creates an offense 

for the use of fireworks to 

harm or obstruct the police. 

SENATE BILL 23 

(Huffman/Oliverson) requires 

voter approval to reduce law 

enforcement budgets in counties 

with a population of more than 

one million. If voter approval is 

not received, but the county still 

defunds the police, the county’s 

property tax revenue will be 

frozen. 


Officer calls for backup while dozens of party goers jump on his patrol car. 

Angry Mob Trap St. Louis Officer Inside 

Patrol Car After Responding to Complaints 

St. Louis city officials say a 

group of partygoers jumped on 

and substantially damaged a 

police patrol vehicle while an 

officer was trapped inside early 

Sunday morning. 

A police spokesperson told 

Fox2 the department received a 

total of 13 calls around 2:30 a.m. 

Sunday morning for a large party 

on the top floor of an apartment 

building. Police claim as the 

responding officers attempted to 

disband the crowd of more than 

100 people, they began to congregate 

outside the building. 

The officer inside was reportedly 

not injured. 

The mob was dispersed when 

backup officers arrived. 

Mayor Tishaura Jones said in a 

tweet Monday, “While I’m thankful 

the St. Louis Metropolitan 

Police Department responded 

quickly and dispersed the crowd 

without conflict of injury, I’m 

disappointed in those people 

who will now have to face consequences 

for their behavior.” 

The police department is now 

asking for the public to help 

them identify anyone in the videos 

the department released or 

in other social media posts. 

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Another “not cool” Photo Op 

This photo emerged a day after suspect Eric Boykin was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly holding up 

a Hancock Bank in the small town of Prentiss, Mississippi, and fleeing the scene. Multiple federal and 

state law enforcement agencies including the FBI and ATF joined the search before Boykin was found in 

a wooded area about 600 yards from the bank, according to WLBT. The outlet published the photo of 

Boykin - who’s smiling - flanked by four armed officers and three police dogs. The image immediately 

sparked backlash on social media as critics slammed the officers for turning the serious ordeal into a 

silly photo-op. 

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School Votes to Disarm School Resource Officers 

No longer allowed to carry a firearm 

because it “makes students scared.” 

MONROE COUNTY, IN – Following 

a school board vote earlier 

in May, resource officers posted 

within Monroe County Community 

Schools will no longer be allowed 

to carry a firearm. 

Reportedly the rationale from 

some within the school board to 

enact this measure is because officers 

carrying guns “signify” that 

students “have something to be 

afraid of.” 

During the school board meeting 

on the evening of May 18th, 

the board had voted to change the 

policy regarding school resource 

officers carrying firearms on 

school property. 

While Monroe County Community 

Schools will still employ 

school resource officers, the new 

policy removes their permission 

to carry firearms while on school 

property. 

Apparently, this measure came 

to fruition based upon a general 

consensus that it’s important 

to make students feel welcome 

when they come into school, with 

school board member April Hennessey 

stating the following: 

“For many people, guns signify 

that we have something to be 

afraid of. If we say that schools 

are safe, then we have to lean into 

that.” 

Prior to the vote coming to its 

conclusion during the evening of 

May 18th, the school board did 

read one letter that reportedly 

came from a nurse that criticized 

the then-proposed policy change. 

An excerpt from the letter stated 

the following: 

“I feel it’s absurd you have decided 

to take such drastic actions 

without consulting with those 

officers.” 

As it turns out, the nurse that 

wrote that letter is not alone 

in their thought that disarming 

school resource officers is a bit 

drastic. 

Chase Lyday, who is with the 

Indiana SRO Association, is among 

the crowd that believes having 

properly trained school resource 

officers that have access to a firearm 

makes schools safer. 

“Disarming school resource 

officers prevents them from doing 

the full weight of responsibility 

they’ve been asked to do in the 

schools. It doesn’t align with best 

practice.” 

“School resource officers should 

be carefully selected and trained to 

do a job and properly equipped to 

do that job.” 

Local news outlet FOX 59 wound 

up reaching out to several school 

districts around central Indiana to 

see if those other districts were 

prohibiting school resource officers 

from carrying weapons. 

The news outlet couldn’t find 

any other school districts enacting 

such mandates. 

Reportedly one school board 

member did vote against the 

change with respect to disarming 

school resource officers, urging the 

school board to delay the decision 

until a new superintendent takes 

over in July of this year. However, 

that request failed to pass. 

Chicago Unveils New Foot Pursuit Policy Following 

Multiple Shootings 

Among its rules, the new policy bans pursuits for minor traffic violations and bars 

officers from separating from partners if they can’t see the suspect. 

By Herbert G. McCann 

Associated Press 

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police 

Department on Wednesday 

announced a new foot-pursuit 

policy that officials say makes 

the safety of officers and members 

of the public a priority. 

The new policy comes in the 

wake of foot pursuits that ended 

in the fatal shooting by police 

earlier this year of Adam Toledo, 

13, and Anthony Alvarez, 21. 

Among its rules, the new policy 

prohibits foot pursuits for minor 

traffic violations, bars officers 

from separating from partners if 

they can’t see the person they’re 

chasing or if the officer or the 

person is injured. Under the new 

policy, the chase must end if 

the officer has lost track of their 

location or their surroundings, 

if there is too much distance or 

obstacles between the officer 

and the person they are chasing, 

and if they will not be able to 

control the subject of the chase 

in a confrontation. 

In addition, officers must first 

consider if the need to apprehend 

a suspect is worth the risk 

to the officer, the public or the 

subject before a foot pursuit 

takes place. The policy also says 

officers can pursue people on 

foot only if they have probable 

cause the person committed 

a crime or believe that they’re 

about to commit one. 

Police officers must 

activate body worn 

cameras for every 

foot pursuit. 

Superintendent 

David Brown said officers 

had been using 

the strategies during 

foot chases, but 

making the strategy 

a written policy will 

make officers subject 

to disciplinary action 

if they violate it. The 

new policy will temporarily go 

into effect June 11. The public 

will have an opportunity to offer 

feedback before it becomes permanent 

in September. 

“It’s essential the voices of our 

officers and community members 

are represented in policies 

that can directly affect them,” 

Brown said. “As we transform 

the police department through 

reform, we will continue to 

collaborate with our residents to 

make Chicago safer for everyone.” 

The announcement of the new 

policy comes four years after the 

Department of Justice issued a 

report saying too many Chicago 

police chases were unnecessary 

or ended with officers shooting 

people they didn’t need to and 

two years after a judge signed 

off on a consent decree requiring 

the department to adopt a foot 

pursuit policy. 

The week after the fatal shootings 

of Toledo on March 29 and 

Alvarez on March 31, which video 

shows were holding handguns 

right before or as officers shot 

them, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced 

the department would 

implement a foot pursuit policy 

by summer. 

“Because foot pursuits are one 

of the most dangerous actions 

that police officers can engage 

in, we cannot afford to wait any 

longer to put a policy in place 

that regulates them,” Lightfoot 

said in a statement announcing 

the policy. 

Police officials say officers 

will undergo training to familiarize 

them with the new policy. 

The training will focus on the 

responsibilities of the pursuing 

officer, including the considerations 

the officer must take 

into account before taking up a 

pursuit and what should be done 

during a pursuit. 


Deputy who mocked LeBron James is 

fired for ‘continued policy violations.’ 

“His termination had nothing to do with the video.” 

By Jacob Scholl 

The Idaho Statesman 

BELLEVUE, Idaho — An Idaho law 

enforcement officer who gained 

notoriety for his TikTok videos has 

been fired from his job. 

In a Facebook post last month, 

Bellevue Mayor Ned Burns wrote 

that Deputy Marshal Nate Silvester 

was terminated from the Bellevue 

City Marshal’s Office for “continued 

policy violations.” 

According to Burns, Silvester violated 

“several” city and state policies 

on policing during the week of 

May 20. Because of previous policy 

violations, Silvester had been placed 

on a “last chance agreement” with 

his commanding officers. 

“Because of his continued policy 

violations, the Marshal has terminated 

Mr. Sylvester effective May 

27th, 2021,” Burns wrote. 

The mayor said Silvester’s termination 

had nothing to do with his 

online posts that first landed him in 

the public eye. 

“He was not terminated for the 

content of his speech; he was 

terminated for his failure to follow 

clearly laid out and well-established 

policy,” Burns wrote. 

The decision to fire Silvester was 

not made by the mayor or city 

council, but rather by the Bellevue 

Marshal’s Office. Burns wrote that 

he and the council are supportive of 

the decision made by City Marshal 

Mynde Heil. 

Silvester gained notoriety after a 

video he posted to TikTok, a social 

media platform, was viewed millions 

of times. In it, Silvester is in 

his police uniform and sitting in his 

patrol car while he criticizes NBA 

star LeBron James by pretending to 

take a call from James. 

The Los Angeles Laker tweeted 

a photo of Columbus, Ohio, police 

officer Nicholas Reardon after 

the officer fatally shot 16-year-old 

Ma’Khia Bryant, who is black, four 

times. In the since-deleted tweet, 

James wrote, “YOU’RE NEXT. #AC- 

COUNTABILITY.” 

The tweet appeared to reference 

the conviction of former Minneapolis 

police officer Derek Chauvin, 

who was found guilty of murder 

for killing George Floyd. The verdict 

came just a day before the Ohio 

police shooting. 

After Silvester’s video went viral 

on social media, the Bellevue 

Marshal’s Office issued a statement 

about the deputy’s opinions online. 

“The statements made do NOT 

represent the Bellevue Marshal’s 

Office,” the April 27 Facebook post 

read. “The Bellevue Marshal’s Office 

always demands that our deputies 

engage with our citizens in a 

friendly and professional manner.” 

Silvester was suspended from the 

department for several days without 

pay, prompting a GoFundMe 

fundraiser to raise money for the 

deputy. As of Thursday, the Go- 

FundMe web page had surpassed 

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$520,000 in donations. 

Silvester posted several times 

online thanking supporters for the 

donations, and later said he landed 

a book deal. According to his TikTok 

page, the book deal is through Di 

Angelo Publications. 

Silvester started posting on TikTok 

in December 2020, and he has continued 

to post on TikTok since his 

first suspension. In one post, Silvester 

is in uniform when he ignores 

what appears to be an imaginary 

fight occurring outside of his patrol 

car, with the phrase “When a pedophile 

is about to get his a— beat” 

visible on the screen. 

In Silvester’s latest video on 

TikTok, he shows a video in which 

gunshots can be heard at George 

Floyd Square in Minneapolis near 

where Floyd was killed. Silvester 

ends the video saying: “I can’t think 

of a more fitting way to celebrate 

the memory of a career criminal 

than to have a shootout in the middle 

of a public street.” 

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Fallout From the ‘Defund’ Movement 

As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime 

accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations. 

By James Dudley 

As one of my heroes, Gordon Graham, 

says, “Predictable is preventable.” 

That is surely the case when 

it comes to the “ready, fire, aim” 

approach (act first, think after) of 

the “defund the police” movement. 

As many law enforcement experts 

predicted, we have seen a rise 

in violence in several cities across 

America, both large and small. The 

fall-out from the defunding rhetoric, 

in both words and deeds, not 

only impacted crime rates, but also 

caused an increase in attrition from 

early retirements, lateral transfers 

to other agencies, or officers simply 

quitting due to low morale. 

Looking back on my article from a 

year ago, my main predictions were 

modest: 

In several cities that defunded law 

enforcement agencies by millions 

of dollars, that strategy has been 

reversed, due to rising crime rates 

and complaints from communities 

most hard hit by crime. 

“THREATS TO REDUCE FUND- 

ING WILL NOT BE SIGNIFICANT TO 

ACTUAL DEPLOYMENT OF FIELD 

OFFICERS.” 

I predicted that the threats to 

reduce funding and resources for 

police would have little impact on 

day-to-day operations and was little 

more than “saber-rattling.” Well, 

I was certainly wrong about that. 

The domino effect has caused 

agencies to scramble to put as 

many officers as possible on the 

front lines 

to respond 

to rising violent 

crime. 

This has left 

fewer investigators 

to follow up 

with investigations 

and lower 

customer 

satisfaction. 

It also 

left fewer 

officers on 

the street 

to handle 

lower, yet 

still important, calls for service to 

keep smoldering problems from 

becoming raging firestorms. Politicians 

and elected officials have 

seen the negative impact, and many 

are beginning to revisit their foray 

into their social experiments. 

REDUCTION IN “SOCIAL PROB- 

LEMS POLICING” 

This was a prediction that was 

and continues to be accurate in that 

many large cities with financial resources 

are looking for alternatives 

to law enforcement responding to 

issues surrounding mental illness, 

homelessness and drug abuse. 

While the CAHOOTS program 

in Oregon has been held as the 

sterling example of mental health 

outreach programs, creating new 

teams to deal with the issues of 

mental health, homelessness, and 

alcohol and drug addictions remains 

a challenge. Some cities have 

tried to create civilian teams with 

EMS and firefighters responding 

with social workers. The struggle 

has been to create, train and deploy 

enough teams to deal with the 

number of calls for service in those 

categories. 

With more than an estimated 

18,000 documented calls for service 

for these types of issues, the 

San Francisco teams still can only 

respond to less than 20% of calls 

currently. Reports indicate one 

call can take one to four hours to 

assess, address and move an individual 

to services. People may now 

understand the volume of calls for 

service dedicated to these issues 

that should not have been relegated 

to the police in the first place. 

Still, more can be done to 

relieve law enforcement officers 

from duties better suited for 

EMS providers, mental health 

clinicians and public health and 

public works departments. 

“POLICE AS FIREFIGHTERS” 

In the sense that police will 

only respond to calls in their 

most volatile and advanced 

state of decay, this has seemed 

to become a reality. 

In many cities and towns, law 

enforcement agencies have had 

to prioritize the types of calls 

that required immediate, urgent 

and low-level responses. 

Certainly, some calls for service 

may be delayed without 

consequence, but we may see 

the impact further down the road 

in the form of under-reporting of 

crime, increased violent and property 

crime, and even vigilantism. 

The impact on business has been 

felt, not only due to the impact from 

COVID-19 regulations but also from 

de-criminalized property crime 

laws and mass early releases of 

those previously incarcerated. 

RELIEF IN SIGHT 

In several cities that defunded law 

enforcement agencies by millions 

of dollars, that strategy has been 

reversed, due to rising crime rates 

and complaints from communities 

most hard hit by crime. 

Cities like Portland, Oregon, Los 

Angeles, California, Baltimore, 

Maryland, Minneapolis, Minnesota 

and Chicago, Illinois serve as cautionary 

tales of the failed strategies 

to reduce police. Some cities have 

re-funded their departments to 

pre-defunding levels, while some 

actually increased the budgets. 

As the forewarned social experiment 

plays out, the benefits may 

be realized in the forms of new 

recruitment efforts and with systems 

created and being put in place 

to deal with issues that may allow 

law enforcement to concentrate on 

issues of crime, rather than social 

services. 

About the Author: James Dudley is 

a 32-year veteran of the San Francisco 

Police Department where he 

retired as deputy chief of the Patrol 

Bureau. 


What Happened to Susan Miller? 

There is no doubt bad cops are 

living and working among us. 

They come into the station and 

go through the same motions 

each of us do. They do the same 

paperwork, write the same 

reports and make traffic stops. 

Every once in a while, you back 

them up on calls. In order words, 

in all respects they seem normal 

and just like the rest of us. Until 

one day, the dirty filthy truth 

comes spilling out and everyone 

is like “No fucking way? Not him! 

I had no idea.” 

Unfortunately, cops are human, 

and humans fuck up. Hell, if they 

didn’t, they wouldn’t need us, 

right? But cops are supposed to 

be better than everyone else, a 

step above. And certainly not the 

scumbags we arrest every day. 

All of this takes me back to 

my first years on the job. When 

I met Joe. He worked evenings 

and I worked days. Joe was that 

cocky, asshole cop that always 

thought he was better than 

everyone else. And I don’t mean 

with the general public, I mean 

everyone including his fellow 

cops. He thought he was a number 

one supreme. In other words, 

the guy was just an asshole. 

But since we worked opposite 

shifts I rarely, if ever, had 

to interact with the guy. That is 

until one day I was dispatched to 

Joe’s apartment complex where 

he worked security. A disturbance 

call at the office, involving 

a white female and Hispanic 

male. I pulled into the parking 

lot and found a young 20 something 

white female sitting on the 

curb just outside the office. She 

was obviously upset, crying and 

looked like terrified. 

Ma’am I’m Officer Barrett, 

are you the one who called the 

police? She was shaking uncontrollably 

and could hardly speak. 

Do you need an ambulance? Are 

you injured? What’s going on? 

She just looked up at me with 

a blank stare and this terrified 

look. As long as I live, I will never 

forget the look on her face or the 

tremble in her voice when she 

spoke. 

“I’m not sure you can help 

me. I’mmm, I’mmmm I’mmmm 

soooooo, scared. Are you going 

to hurt me too? Are you one of 

WORDS BY OFFICER BARRETT 

his friends? Did he send you here 

to take me away?” 

Who is HE ma’am? Did someone 

hurt you? What’s your name 

ma’am? 

“Yes, yesssss! He he he, said if I 

wouldn’t be with him, he’d make 

me regret it. I’m afraid he’s going 

to hurt me. I don’t want to die. 

But are you going to try and kill 

me too? 

Ma’am I’m here to help you. 

No one is going to hurt you now 

that I’m here. I can promise you 

that. Can you stand up? Is there 

somewhere we can talk? In your 

office? Are you here alone? 

“NO! NOT HERE! He can’t see us 

talking. He said he’d kill me if I 

ever talked to another officer.” 

Who is HE Ma’am? Who is 

threatening you? Who wants to 

kill you? 

“Officer Joe!” 

What? Who is Officer Joe? 

“He lives here. He is our onsite 

security officer. He’s a cop just 

like you. Please don’t kill me. 

PLEASE!!!” 

Ok, ma’am you need to come 

with me. We walked towards my 

patrol car and she stopped dead 

in her tracks as soon as she saw 

the unit. “OMG, please don’t kill 

me!” 

Ma’am what is your name? 

“Susan….Susan MMMMMMMiller.” 

Ms. Miller, look at me. No one is 

going to hurt you or kill you. I’m 

here to help you, do you understand? 

I need you to stop crying 

so we can talk, and you can tell 

me what’s going on with this Joe 

person. Do you understand? 

“Yessss.” 

Just next door was a Starbucks 

that had tables and chairs outside. 

I asked her if she was okay 

to walk next door so I could get 

more information on what the 

hell was going on and who the 

hell Joe was. She agreed and we 

walked across the parking lot to 

the Starbucks and sat at a table 

away from everyone else. 

Ok, let’s start from the beginning. 

What’s your full name and 

where do you work? 

“My name is Susan Miller and 

I’m the assistant manager here 

at the apartments. I just moved 

here about six months ago from 

a small town in Kentucky. I’m 

going to school to be a nurse 

and I work here part-time to pay 

for school.” 

Ok, go on. Tell me about Officer 

Joe and how you met him. 

“I was working alone in the 

office one afternoon and Officer 

Joe came in and started talking 

to me. I thought he was just 

there to see how things were 

going at the apartments, but 

he only wanted to talk about 

me. He started asked personal 

questions about me and whether 

I had a boyfriend, stuff like 

that. I told him no I didn’t have a 

boyfriend and didn’t have time 

for anyone but me because of 

my school and my job. Then he 

came over and started running 

his hands through my hair and 

saying how he’s wanted to have 

sex with me since the day he 

moved in. I jumped out of my 

chair and ran across the room to 

get away from him. I told him he 

needed to leave, and he grabbed 

me around the neck and started 

choking me. He said I was going 

to have sex with him and if I refused, 

he was going to make me 

regret it. I managed to get away 

from him about the same time a 

new resident walked in the door. 

He turned around as if nothing 

happened and walked over to 

the resident and said “Hi, I’m Joe 

I work security here, welcome to 

our new property” and then he 

said, “I’ll see you later Ms. Miller,” 

and walked out. 

When was this? What date and 

time? 

“That was two weeks ago. He 

called me later that night and 

said if I told anyone about what 

happened in the office, he would 

kill me.” 

Wait, he said he would kill 

you? 

“Yes. He’s said that multiple 

times and I’m scared he will. He’s 

fucking crazy. Are you sure you 

aren’t his friend?” 

Susan, I don’t even know this 

guy…. 

“Yes you do, he works with 

you.” 

What are you talking about? 

What do you mean he works 

with me? He’s a cop, not a security 

guard? 

“No, he’s a cop and wears a 

uniform just like yours. He works 

the evening shift. Joe *****” 

It hit me like a ton of bricks. I 

knew immediately who she was 

talking about. And I knew I had 

stepped into a clusterfuck and 

that I had to cover my ass. 

Ms. Miller, I’m going to call my 

supervisor. Just stay here. OK? 

“OK.” 

I got up and walked away to 

call my Sergeant. He was off that 

day, but he always said if shit got 

sideways to call him. I explained 

the entire situation to him and 

when I finished, he only asked 

one thing…. “Do you believe her? 

Is she making this up to hurt this 

guy or is she for real?” 

Sarge, I have never seen anyone 

more terrified in my life. 

She was shaking uncontrollably 

when I got here. No way she’s 

making this up. 

“Take her statement, write 

your report and then I want you 

to drive downtown to Internal 

Affairs. I’m going to call them 

and explain the situation. You 

sit down with them and explain 

every fucking thing this 

woman told you. I’ll have their 

Lieutenant. call me when you 

get done and we’ll see how they 

want to proceed.” 

Ok sarge, I’m on it. For the next 

two hours, I had Susan recount 

everything that had transpired 

between her and Officer Joe. I 

also had her write a statement 

to attach to the report. I explained 

what my sergeant wanted 

me to do, and I walked her 

back to her apartment. 

Ms. Miller. Susan. I want you to 

lock yourself in this apartment 

until I call you back. Don’t go 

anywhere. Put the chain on the 

door and don’t answer your door 

for anyone. Do you understand? 

“Yes sir. Thank you so much!” 

She threw her arms around me 

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and hugged me. Tears streamed 

down her face and I could tell 

that she seemed relieved that 

someone was there to help her 

and that she was safe. I drove 

downtown and met with internal 

affairs. I spent three hours going 

over everything Ms. Miller has 

said with the two detectives and 

their Lieutenant. They called my 

sergeant and filled him in. Everyone 

decided that we’d all meet 

at the apartments the following 

day to question Ms. Miller and 

take Joe in for questioning. I 

called Susan back and gave her 

the news. Stay home and I’ll see 

you in the morning. 

The next day, I arrived at the 

apartment office around 9am. 

I walked in and was greeted by 

the apartment manager. I asked 

to see Ms. Miller and the manager 

said, “Sorry she hasn’t made 

it in yet. Actually, she was supposed 

to me here at 8am. Do you 

want me to call her?” 

No, I’ll just walk over to her 

apartment. Her apartment was 

just around the corner and it 

didn’t take but a minute to get 

there. I knocked repeatedly and 

got no answer. I called her and 

got her voicemail. I had a horrible 

feeling that something wasn’t 

right. I went back to the office 

and asked the manager for master 

key. She had no idea what 

was going on and why would 

I be asking for a master key. 

About that time, two detectives 

from Internal Affairs walked in 

the door. 

“Should I have our resident officer 

come up here to assist you 

guys?” she asked. 

We all replied at once….NO!!!!!! 

We’re ok, we’ll just go check on 

her ourselves and please don’t 

call anyone. We walked upstairs 

to the apartment and I unlocked 

the door. Susan, its Officer Barret. 

Are you here? Ms. Miller? 

“Barrett, the bedroom and 

bathroom are clear. She’s not 

here” 

I told her to stay here and not 

leave, I told her to lock….. 

I turned around and looked at 

the door and the security chain 

wasn’t there. The bracket on the 

wall was torn off and pieces 

of wood were scattered on the 

floor. 

Guys, she’s gone! Someone took 

her! 

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While I was confident that I 

knew exactly what happened to 

Susan Miller, the IA detectives on 

the scene weren’t so convinced. 

They said without a witness to 

alleged wrongdoings by this officer, 

they had nothing to go on. 

Ok if that’s the case, fuck you and 

get off my crime scene. 

“Excuse me Officer Barrett.” 

You heard me, get the fuck off 

my crime scene. I’m calling my 

supervisor and you’re not needed 

here. 

Well, that call didn’t go well 

but my sergeant did show up… 

along with the dayshift Lieutenant. 

I convinced them the 

complainant was missing and 

possibly abducted and we needed 

a crime scene unit to process 

the apartment. After a lot of 

back and forth they agreed, and 

I secured the scene until they 

arrived. Luckily one of the Crime 

Scene officers was a friend of 

mine and they swept that apartment 

with a fine-tooth comb. 

Later that day I was called 

into the Captain’s office and 

was told that detectives from 

Missing Persons was taking over 

the case and I was to give them 

everything I had and not to get 

involved from that day forward. 

Well, anyone who knows me, 

knows that wasn’t going to 

happen. I promised this woman 

I would keep her safe and now 

she was missing. No fucking way 

I wasn’t staying on the case. But I 

learned early on that bringing up 

Officer Joe Asshole wasn’t the 

way to go. No one wanted to acknowledge 

that someone in our 

department would be involved in 

something as heinous as this. But 

the fact remained this woman 

was missing, and it was our job 

to find out how and why. 

For the next few days, I called 

everyone she knew in the area. 

I went to the nursing school 

where she was enrolled, and 

they said she just stopped showing 

up. No way someone works 

their ass off to pay for nursing 

school and then stops coming. 

No way! What I did know 

was, her keys, purse, wallet and 

phone were still in the apartment. 

Her car was still parked 

in the parking lot. And now two 

weeks had gone by and no one, 

including her parents had heard 

from her. 

I heard that IA had brought Joe 

in for questioning, but no one 

would tell me what he said or 

what IA learned from it. And why 

WORDS BY OFFICER BARRETT 

should they because I wasn’t ON 

the case. But I flat out asked my 

sergeant if he was a suspect or 

not. His reply, “As of now, NO HE 

IS NOT!” 

I was so pissed, angry and hurt. 

I felt like it was my job to protect 

her, and I failed. And there 

was nothing I could do about it. 

It was now going on three weeks 

since Susan’s disappearance/ 

abduction and I knew chances 

of finding her alive were slim 

to none. It was about this time 

I stated having the same dream 

over and over again. I guess 

some would say nightmare. I 

was on patrol. Dispatched to a 

body found in a field and it was 

Susan. The image of her lying 

there in a muddy field, with her 

blond hair all matted with dirt 

and mud. I started to kneel, and 

someone grabbed me, and I 

woke up. 

The same dream, over and 

over again. The same field, the 

same mud, the same everything. 

I became obsessed with finding 

that field. I drove everywhere 

in my district. On my days off, 

I drove everywhere looking for 

something that looked familiar 

from the dream. What the 

fuck was I doing? It was just a 

fucking dream. But I couldn’t 

stop thinking about her or 

that field. After 3 months of 

this I finally went and saw the 

department shrink. She said 

I was experiencing PTSD and 

that I had to come to terms 

with fact this was just another 

case and NOTHING was my 

fault. I agreed to join a PTSD 

therapy group that was located 

in another city. The last 

thing I wanted was to run into 

someone I knew. And I admit, it 

helped. 

The dreams/nightmare eventually 

stopped. But to be honest, 

I’ve never stopped looking 

for Susan. Maybe she decided 

to run away, change her name 

and never look back. Maybe 

she didn’t think she could trust 

me and that she’d be killed if 

she stuck around. So, she just 

disappeared, and she is living 

somewhere else safe and 

sound. 

Or asshole Joe, used his 

master key to unlock her 

apartment, broke the safety 

chain and took her. Did he kill 

her and dump her body? Did 

he bury her somewhere? What 

did he tell IA and what if any 

evidence did the Crime Scene 

guys find in the apartment 

linking Joe to Susan? Did they 

even collect a DNA sample 

from Joe for future comparison? 

I knew I would probably 

be fired, but I tried to access 

the report on more than one 

occasion and each time the 

case said: “File blocked, you 

do not have access.” I DON’T 

HAVE ACCESS OR NO ONE HAS 

ACCESS? 

It’s been over 30 years since 

Susan went missing. Her body 

was never found, and her parents 

never heard from her again. 

Officially she is just a missing 

person. If she was murdered, 

her killer got away with it. If Joe 

killed her, a bad cop got away 

with murder. Either way, I think 

about her every single day. Even 

in my retirement, I sometimes 

see an empty field, pull over, get 

out of my car and just stare. I 

know she’s out there somewhere 

– dead or alive. 

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Galveston Island 

Beach Patrol 


In the Beginning 

In the 1800’s, Galveston Island was one of the largest cities in Texas. and hosted a plethora 

of firsts: post office (1836), naval base (1836), a cotton compress (1842), a Catholic 

parochial school (Ursuline Academy, 1847), an insurance company (1854), and even gas 

lights (1856). It’s bustling commerce and waves of immigration made this port city a powerhouse, 

providing the rest of Texas with variety of commodities. Like many large ports 

at the time, Galveston was in need of equipment to aid mariners who encountered problems. 

A national organization based on the east coast, called the United States Life-Saving 

Service, was created in response to humanitarian efforts to save the lives of shipwrecked 

mariners. This government agency gave Galveston a “Francis Lifeboat” to the Galveston 

Port to employ in cases of vessels in distress. 


1850’s 

The Early Days of Rescues 

On June 2nd, 1857, the Steamship Louisiana, full of furniture 

and lumber, caught fire 5 miles off the coast of Galveston. 

Due to poor housing and an inconvenient storage location 

of the Francis Lifeboat, it could not be used for rescue. Hundreds 

of Galvestonians stood on the shoreline in despair as 

they watched the ship burn and sink with 35 helpless crewmen 

on board. This event prompted citizens to petition the city 

for appropriate funds to not only build a proper boat house, 

but to mount the Francis Lifeboat on a wheeled carriage for 

easier transportation. The federal government also supplied 

funds for two additional lifeboats, life-saving equipment, and 

a permanent boathouse. Fifty-two volunteers submitted their 

names to the Mayor of Galveston for support in creating the 

Galveston Lifeboat Association. This was the beginning of 

Galveston’s lifesaving service. 


1860’s 

Aftermath of Civil War 

Just when Galveston Island became fully equipped with the 

appropriate equipment for lifesaving, The United States declared 

war within itself. The Civil War began on April 16th, 1861, 

dividing the United States into two separate territories: The 

Union (the original United States Federal Government) and 

The Confederate States. The boathouse and lifeboats were federally 

funded and therefore property of the United States. It is 

thought that the equipment was most likely destroyed when 

the Union captured Galveston in 1862. When the war ended, 

none of the equipment was salvageable, The Lifeboat Association 

no longer existed, and lifesaving efforts on the Island came 

to a halt. 


1870’s 

Building the Foundation 

Kuhn’s Wharf 

It would not be until another tragedy occurred that Galveston would possess proper 

lifesaving tools and equipment. In November 1875, the Steamship City of Waco 

hailing from New York City arrived in Galveston to unload its cargo. Suddenly, the 

ship burst into flames without warning. Strong winds and rough waters prevented 

any aid from nearby vessels in the harbor, leaving Galvestonians and sailors alike 

to watch in horrified awe as the City of Waco sunk almost immediately. A memorial 

service was held in the Grand Opera House, packed with citizens to the point 

where there was not an empty seat or space to be found. A reverend gave a moving 

eulogy paying tribute to the 35 sailors who lost their lives in the tragedy and 

criticized the city for lack of appropriate means to come to their aid. He requested 

the city build a life-saving station on the island in honor of those fallen men, since 

nothing had been rebuilt since the war. Sumner Kimball, the newly appointed chief 

of the Treasury Department’s Revenue Marine Division, answered Galveston’s cries 

for help. Kimball, a young lawyer from Maine, instituted an inspection of the United 

States’ lifesaving network. He received $200,000 from Congress to professionalize 

the Galveston organization, providing new equipment and structures for housing 

the lifesaving materials. He also selected the new life station’s location to be Kuhn’s 

Wharf off of 18th street. Soon, Galveston would be re-organized and added into 

what was known as the United States Lifesaving Districts. 


1890’s 

United States Lifesaving 

Districts 

The United States was divided into several different Life Saving districts 

and Galveston was assigned as the headquarters of the ninth district. 

Through the late 1800s, the life-saving stations on Galveston Island continued 

to rescue shipwrecked mariners under the supervision of Captain 

William A. Hutchings, a former constable with the Galveston Police 

Department. He was also the Superintendent of the Ninth Life Saving 

District. Hutchings regularly inspected the eight stations in the district 

keeping them fully manned, well equipped and in good repair. But as 

the turn of the century approached, the problem of shipwrecks began to 

fade with new steamboat technology, making ships stronger and more 

resilient. Recreational swimming began to emerge as a popular pastime, 

and the need to rescue distressed swimmers became apparent. In the 

early twentieth century, the life-saving stations eventually transitioned 

into part of the U.S. Coast Guard. A demand for a new type of lifesaving 

had emerged: guarding the lives of swimmers at the beach. 


1900’s 

From Shipwrecks to 

Sunbathers 

After the 1900 storm, Mr. George Murdoch, the proprietor of the 

Murdoch Bathing Pavilion, announced that he was building a new 

pavilion on the site of the old bathhouse to accommodate the increase 

in tourism. The new Murdoch Bathing Pavilion was equipped 

with the latest in bathing comforts: one hundred and fifty changing 

rooms, shower baths, separate toilet rooms, the finest bathing suits for 

rent, and special lockers for private suits. As a responsible proprietor, 

George Murdoch provided life ropes by which bathers could hold onto 

since most people did not know how to swim back then. He also kept 

a beach patrol and life-saving crew on duty during the entire bathing 

season for his pavilion since Galveston did not have a formal organization 

in place. During the summer of 1910, bathhouse records showed 

that more than 150,000 people came to Galveston’s beaches and the 

majority of them could not swim. The need for a city-wide lifeguard 

organization grew rapidly. 


1910’s 

The Beginning of 

Beach Lifeguards 

In 1913, the YMCA organized a crew of volunteer lifeguards for 

Galveston Island. This organization, though unpaid, patrolled 

Galveston beaches from March to October each year, saving 

thousands of swimmers from drowning. 

In 1919, this agency became a member of the Red Cross 

Life-Saving Corps. Plans called for the erection of a two-story 

clubhouse structure, combining a storeroom and headquarters 

in one facility, built on pilings outside and above the sea 

wall midway between Murdoch’s bathhouse (24th) and Crystal 

Palace (23rd) steps. It would contain all the necessary equipment, 

such as stretchers and life buoys, as well as signs to 

mark sink holes on the beach. Though the lifeguards were still 

unpaid volunteers, they were given police authority to help 

maintain and control the beaches they guarded. 


The Legend of 

LeRoy Colombo 

LeRoy made his first rescue at the beach when he was only 12, saving a man twice his size. At 15, he was 

fast enough to join the Surf Toboggan Club (STC), an elite Galveston lifesaving club whose rigorous tryout 

involved a 3-hour swim in open water without stopping. STC held the highest standards of sportsmanship 

and public service and provided free swimming lessons and first aid to beachgoers. He was the 

youngest and fastest member of the group, winning over 35 races during his time on the beach. LeRoy’s 

speed gave him a status. He beat Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller in a 10-mile-long race in the 

Mississippi River. Johnny didn’t finish the race, while LeRoy finished the race with a dislocated arm. Le- 

Roy saved two men from a tugboat that caught fire by swimming under the burning oil to retrieve them. 

The city even tried to raise enough money to send him to the Olympics but couldn’t collect the funds. 

LeRoy was known to have an “uncanny ability to detect swimmers in distress.” Though he was deaf and 

mute, he could read lips and speak clear enough to communicate to beach patrons. He was known to be 

friendly and humorous. Though the Galveston Beach Patrol didn’t initially hire LeRoy due to his deafness, 

he continued voluntarily guarding the beaches. Eventually the city of Galveston hired him due to his elite 

skill. Even today, he still holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most lives saved by one individual 

at a total of 907 lives. After he retired at the age of 62, he continued to swim daily. On July 12, 

1974, LeRoy passed away from a heart condition. In his honor, Galveston renamed 57th street “Colombo’s 

View” and erected a plaque on 57th and Seawall Blvd in 2008. The Austin School for the Deaf renamed 

their swimming center in his name and the Rosenberg Library still holds his championship cup. Though 

LeRoy is gone, Galveston will never forget his contributions to the foundation of our lifesaving tradition. 


1930’s - 1960’s 

Advancements in Lifesaving, 

The Beginning of USLA 

With the number of beachgoers growing, the city realized its demand was beyond 

the volunteer level. By 1935, Galveston hired a handful of lifeguards, stationing them 

at 3 main points of the island in addition to the then named “Negro Beach”. They 

each worked 8-hour shifts, March through October. By the 1940’s, the island added a 

“life-saving beach patrol system,” and their first emergency response vehicle. With 

this vehicle, they were able to patrol more miles of beach at a faster pace. They also 

provided lifesaving medical aid in the field as opposed to taking victims to the hospital 

with little to no prior care. By August 1941, the Galveston Beach Patrol boasted 20 

guards. By the 1950’s, the lifeguards were given Police authority and were responsible 

for keeping the beaches clean, along with providing aid to the increasing number 

of beachgoers. Though the number of lifeguards fluctuated throughout the years, the 

lifeguard group continued to flourish. In 1965, an organization called the NSLSA, or the 

National Surf Life-Saving Association, connected many Beach Patrol organizations 

across the state of California. As the organization matured, it began to accept agencies 

across the nation and would later become what we know today as the United 

States Lifesaving Association (USLA). This agency became the brotherhood of nationally 

recognized Surf Rescue agencies across the United States. 


1970’s - 1980’s 

The Need for Change & 

The Modern Day Beach Patrol 

By the late 1970’s, the Galveston Beach Patrol had been switched multiple times 

between the various municipal groups with no real commitment for funding or 

ownership. Though they consistently had between 20-30 lifeguards, they struggled 

with organization and stability, much like other beach lifesaving agencies did 

across the country. This is when Senator Babe Schwartz, Dr. Jim McCloy of Texas 

A&M University, Sheriff Joe Max Taylor, and others each contributed in valuable 

ways to bring a significant change. The Sheriff’s Department took over management 

of the Beach Patrol and hotel tax and beach user fee monies were funneled 

through the Park Board of Trustees to modernize and expand the Beach Patrol. 

Members of the United States Lifesaving Association assisted in the professionalization 

of the Galveston Beach Patrol. Schwartz, McCloy, and the USLA held a meeting 

at Texas A&M in 1980 with the goal to further aid in legitimizing the new organization 

and creating proper training guidelines to certify member agencies and set 

minimum standards for open water lifeguards. Many leaders of first responding 

agencies and outreach organizations like the Red Cross and YMCA came to the conference 

to help create a plan for USLA. Key people of the Galveston Beach Patrol including 

future Director Vic Maceo also attended. At the conclusion of the meeting, 

the United States Lifesaving Association was formalized, and the Galveston Beach 

Patrol would soon join the organization. 


1983 

Vic Maceo & The Galveston 

County Sheriff’s Dept. 

In 1983, Vic Maceo became the Director of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol, which was a division the 

Galveston Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Joe Max Taylor. To help fund this new 

organization, The Moody Foundation of Galveston gave a generous donation to the Galveston Beach 

Patrol to help purchase equipment. Using the USLA guidelines as a foundation, Maceo set about creating 

a program specifically tailored for Galveston Island. He took into account Galveston’s unique 

environment, including the unique beach population, weather changes, jetties, rock groins, and rip 

currents. His training program grew until it eventually included nearly 100 hours of rigorous training. 

Maceo re-established tryouts emphasizing a requirement to meet minimum standards, raised the 

standards for athleticism, and instituted a supervisory hierarchy and a “shadow guarding” program 

for young lifeguards. Maceo also instituted a Surf Condition Flag Warning system and under his direction, 

the Beach Patrol was one of the first in the country to use a staggered shift system. In 1983, 

Maceo sent the first Galveston team to attend the USLA National Lifeguarding Championships in Daytona 

Beach, Florida. The team came back beaten but gained experience and the knowledge needed to 

adjust their training. Two years later, Galveston hosted the USLA National Competition, attracting some 

of the top lifeguards from around the United States to Galveston Island. Since then, the Galveston Island 

Beach Patrol has sent a competition team to every USLA national competition and has scored 

very well consistently for over 3 decades. Lifeguards also compete in local races throughout the summer 

to earn one of the elite spots on the team that travels to a beach somewhere in the country to go 

head-to-head with the best the profession has to offer. 


2007 

The Age of Red & Yellow & 

Pass-off of Power 

Vic Maceo was the Chief of the 

Galveston Island Beach Patrol from 

1983-2007, which included an impressive 

12-year run of no beach-related 

deaths by drowning in a guarded area. 

In 2007, Vic Maceo retired, passing the 

torch to Chief Peter Davis. At the same 

time, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol 

fell solely under the management of 

the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, 

changing their white shirts and green 

shorts to the accepted international 

colors for lifesavers around the globe - 

red and yellow. 


Police Chief, 

Peter Davis 

Peter Davis has been an open water lifeguard for 37 years and 

currently serves as Chief of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol and 

of the Park Board Police Department, where he is responsible for 

over 140 beach lifeguards and police officers as well as a junior 

lifeguard program of about 120 children. He currently volunteers 

as the Secretary General of the Americas Region of the International 

Lifesaving Federation, and is the past President and current 

Liaison Officer of the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). 

He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity University and a Master 

of Fine Art from the University of California-Davis. In 2017 he was 

awarded the title of Knight in the Order of Lifesaving from the 

International Lifesaving Federation, and in 2019 he was inducted 

into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Water Safety category. 

Peter is a USLA instructor for open water lifeguarding and 

personal watercraft rescue, as well as a Red Cross Instructor for 

Lifeguarding and Medical Response. He holds certification as an 

Emergency Medical Technician, Peace Officer, and Public Safety 

Diver. He is on the USLA/NOAA (National Weather Service and Sea 

Grant) National Rip Current Education Task Group. He also represents 

USLA on Water Safety USA, a roundtable of equal leaders 

in water safety for the United States. He co-produced and cowrote 

the educational video “Texas Beaches- Know the Dangers,” 

winner of both the National Telly and Communicators Awards. He 

also co-edited the Spanish edition of the USLA Manual- 2nd edition 

and has spearheaded a great deal of lifesaving development 

work around the world, particularly in central and south America. 

In addition to his career in Lifesaving, Peter, a 7th generation 

Galvestonian, has taught Art in Botswana, Brooklyn, and Galveston. 

He spends his free time surfing, training, and spending time 

with his 15-year-old daughter, Kai, on the beach. He loves Galveston 

and was the Art Director of the Galveston See-Wall mural 

project. 


2021 

An Elite Agency 

Each year between five and eight million people visit Galveston Island and the 

Beach Patrol patrols the island’s 32 miles year-round with 15 full time employees. 

Over the past two years, Davis and his staff have worked over 378,369 preventative 

actions, responded to 3,335 calls for medical, rescued 209 swimmers, 

reunited 148 lost persons, worked 21 drownings, had 7,783 enforcement actions, 

10,324 tourist contacts and made 88,215 water safety contacts. 

Today, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol is recognized as one of the most professional 

and proactive lifeguard agencies in the United States and their mission remains 

the same as it was 40 years ago. Protect the 5-8 million people who visit 

Galveston beaches each year, respond to aquatic emergencies 24/7/365, educate 

the public about water and beach safety, and be a good community partner. But 

their highest priority is to make sure every visitor to the beach gets home safely. 


Galveston Island 

Beach Patrol, Best of the Best 


Beach Safety Tips 

Avoid Swimming at the Ends of the Island: The San Luis Pass and the 

Ship Channel have strong tidal currents and changing bottom contours. 

Fish from shore in these areas! 

Don’t Swim Alone: Your buddy can call or wave for help if you can’t. 

Swim Near a Lifeguard 

Galveston boasts an “Advanced Level” Lifeguard 

service certified by the United States 

Lifesaving Association. We’re out there from 

early morning till dark throughout the summer 

at the large beach parks and along the 

seawall, so shouldn’t be hard to find the right 

place. The guard is an added layer of protection, 

although you are still responsible for you 

and your family’s safety. They are there not 

only to protect you but to serve as ambassadors 

for all the island has to offer. 

Don’t Dive in Headfirst: To avoid the chance of a head or neck injury. 

Observe Warning Signs and Flags: All 600 of ours are all bilingual and use 

icons. 

Lifejackets: Non-swimmers and children should use properly fitted lifejackets 

when in or around the water. 

Alcohol and Water Don’t Mix: Many of the beaches here are alcohol 

free. 

Take Precautions from the Heat and Sun: Wear loose-fitting clothing 

and a hat, sunscreen with a high SPF, good sunglasses, and drinking plenty 

of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages. Remember the beach isn’t a 

pool or pond. There are currents, marine life, and the bottom is uneven with 

troughs and drop-offs. You should be much more careful and be sure to not 

exceed your ability. 

Avoid Rip Currents 

Specifically, stay away from the rocks and 

structures- where there is a chance you could 

be caught in a dangerous rip current that will 

pull you out. If caught in a rip current, relax 

and float until the currents and waves return 

you to shore. If you’re a good swimmer, swim 

parallel to shore towards breaking waves 

where the water is shallow and then go to 

shore. Never enter a rip to help someone. 

Instead, throw a floating object like the ring 

buoys and ropes in the rescue boxes on the 

groins. 

And most importantly, maintain 

good situational awareness, 

don’t check your brain 

at the causeway. 

CHIEF PETER DAVIS, 

GALVESTON ISLAND 

BEACH PATROL 


Beach Safety: Warning Flags 


Texas School District Chiefs Association 

Member/Conference in Galveston, June 20-24 

Moody Gardens Convention Center 

The Texas School District Police Chiefs Association began in 1996 when 

a group of school district police chiefs from Houston and the surrounding 

area held a luncheon for the purpose of discussing mutual 

concerns and sharing ideas. 

The chiefs continued to have quarterly meetings, on an informal basis, 

until the decision was made in 1997 to form the Southeast Texas 

School District Police Chiefs Association. The intent of the group was 

to promote the professionalizing of school district policing and to collectively 

resolve problems faced by these law enforcement agencies. 

During this time, school district police departments were a relatively 

new concept, and many were experiencing problems associated with 

non-traditional police organizations. 

In furtherance of the goal of professionalizing school district policing, 

the Association sponsored its first annual training conference in 1998. 

The event was held at the Aldine School District in Harris County and 

attracted over 100 participants from many parts of the state. The conference 

was such a success that it has continued to be held each year. 

In 2001, the group voted to change the name to the Texas School District 

Police Chiefs Association in order to promote the standardization 

of school district policing on a statewide basis. 


2021 TSPCA Conference Schedule 

Sunday, June 20th 4:30 - 6pm Executive Board Meeting. Regional Directors 

Monday, June 21st 10am-5pm Conference & Gold Sponsor Setup 

11am-5pm Vendor Set-up 

12pm-5pm Registration 

5pm-7pm Chief’s Round Table 

Tuesday, June 22nd 7am-8am Registration 

8am-9am Welcome, President Kimberely 

9am-10am Michael Dorn-Safe Havens Int. 

10am-10:30am Break w/vendors 

10:30am-12pm Michael Dorn (cont.) 

12pm-1:30pm Lunch w/vendors 

1:30pm-3pm Michael Dorn (cont.) 

3pm-3:30pm Break w/vendors 

3:30pm-5pm Michael Dorn (cont.) 

5:30pm-8pm Conference Sponsor Networking Social 

Wednesday, June 23rd 8am-10am Nick Daugherty-Financial Cop 

10am-10:30am Break w/vendors 

` 10:30am-12pm Nick Daugherty(cont.) 

12pm-1:30pm Lunch w/vendors 

1:30pm-3pm Dr. Joel Shults - Effective Police leadership 

3pm-3:30pm Break w/vendors 

3:30pm-5pm Dr. Joel Shults (cont.) 

5:30pm-8pm Conference Sponsor Networking Social 

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in the Texas Law Enforcement community as a founding member of the East Texas 100 club, and corporate members of the North Texas 

Police Chiefs Association, the East Texas Police Chiefs Association, the High Plains Police Chiefs Association, and the Central Texas Police 

Chiefs Association. We are proud to participate in the TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. 

THE KEYWATCHER TOUCH SYSTEM is deployed in the law enforcement environment to: 

• Securely dispense track and audit the use of keys to: vehicles, facilities, lockers and 

other high-value assets. 

• Prevent unauthorized staff from driving specialist vehicles, or racking up miles on the 

newer fleet while older units sit idle. 

• Allow management to compel the use of vehicle pools rather than staff controlling the 

keys to particular units. 

• Quicker and more efficient shift changes. 

• Control the keys to facilities and mandate accountability. 

• Managing and controlling access to assets stored in lockers. 

Thursday, June 24th 8am-9:30am Legislative Topics-Attorney Ellen Spaulding / 

KBS Group 

9:30am-10:30am Closing Remarks / Business / Gun Giveaway 

Chief David Kimberely, Klein ISD Police Dept. 

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What to Do? 

Making the Most 

of Island Time 

Attractions 

Galveston Island is home to some of the 

best attractions Texas has to offer, including 

Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, 

the Historic Pleasure Pier, unique 

museums, dazzling Victorian architecture, 

and 32 miles of sun-kissed beaches. 

Historic Buildings & Homes 

Although most of the original structures are long gone, the 

stories of early islanders live on in renovated structures 

and new establishments created in memory of the past. 

Galveston Beaches 

With 32 miles of shoreline and a variety of 

parks, Galveston Island offers something for 

every kind of beachgoer. And with warm Gulf 

waves from spring through October, there’s 

plenty of time to explore each beach’s unique 

personality. Whatever your sunseeking fancy, 

Galveston has a beach for you. 


Hubcap Grill 

2021 Strand, Galveston, TX 

Phone: (409)220-3551 

Tours & Sightseeing 

Whether you prefer to stroll down quaint 

alleyways by foot or trot through the streets 

in a carriage, all paths can lead you on an 

unforgettable journey back in time. You’ll 

be entertained and enlightened by knowledgeable 

guides giving tours on foot, 

carriage, shuttle or even boat. If you prefer 

to do you own thing, we’ve assemble 

self-guided tours of popular sights with 

maps designed for mobile devices. 

Where to Stay? 

Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites 

Be the hero of your family vacation! With 

a relaxed vibe, beautiful views of the Gulf 

of Mexico and steps from the beach, 

Casa del Mar is ideal for a family vacation 

or weekend getaway. Each suite offers a 

private balcony, a small living room with a 

queen sleeper sofa, a studio kitchen, private 

bedroom, and junior bunks for small 

kids. 

Explore the Ocean’s Depths 

MOODY GARDENS 

Dive into the oceans of the world in 

a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming 

with creatures from tuxedo-clad 

penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks 

and more! 

Hubcap Grill has been voted the 

best burger in Houston by Houstonians, 

and publications from all 

over the country and several food 

talk shows agree that Hubcap 

Grill is “Houston’s Best Burger!” 

And now the famous eatery is on 

Galveston’s historic Strand! In 

fact, Travel + Leisure Magazine 

has rated Houston as the top 

burger city in the country, and 

said the Hubcap Grill may just 

have the Best Burger in America. 

Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar 

2028 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX 

Phone: (409)762-3696 

When visiting Galveston Island, you 

simply can’t miss one of the Island’s 

most unique dining experiences, 

Rudy & Paco. This award-winning 

eatery features grilled seafood 

and steak with a South and Central 

American sabor. Rudy & Paco 

is located next door to The Grand 

1894 Opera House, and is a great 

choice for pre-show dinner specials. 

Reservations are recommended. 

Sharky’s Tavern 

504 25th St., Galveston, TX 

Phone: (409) 443-5584 | Website 

Sharky’s Tavern, located a few blocks from 

The Strand, features delectable Napoli-style 

pizzas, a sports bar, and live music on the 

weekends.Baked in their custom wood-fired 

oven at 900 degrees for about 90 seconds, the 

resulting pies are thin, and bursting with flavor 

with ingredients such as house-made doughs, 

sauces, and mozzarella; as well as imported 

Mozzarella de Bufala. The Sharky’s menu also 

features local ingredients and products from 

local vendors, including beers from Galveston 

Island Brewery and Devil and the Deep Brewery. 


THE OPEN ROAD 

by Michael Barron 

If you want a HEMI powered Dodge, 

The sound of a supercharged HEMI 6.2 may soon be a thing of the past. 

you have 2 years to buy one! 

The Dodge//SRT brand is 

known as the American performance 

brand thanks to its value 

based high-performance V8 

muscle cars and SUVs. Vehicles 

like the 797 horsepower Dodge 

Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye 

Widebody, 717 horsepower 

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, 

and the 470 horsepower Dodge 

Durango SRT392, have become 

staples to draw people to the 

brand. But with the age of electrification 

upon us, the HEMI V8 

muscle car and SUV era might 

be coming to an end. 

In a recent interview with Muscle 

Cars & Trucks, Dodge Head of 

Sales Operations, Matt McAlear, 

explained: “There hasn’t been a 

date drawn in the sand saying 

you’ll no longer be able to buy 

an iron block HEMI anymore, but 

everybody knows it’s coming, 

and they want to enjoy [it] while 

they can.” 

“Everybody knows electrification 

is coming, we’ll reinvent the 

muscle car as far as Dodge is 

concerned. I’m extremely excited 

about where the future is going, 

but right now everybody is enjoying 

the bachelor party. This is 

the last hurrah, said McAlear.” 

While the current Dodge Challenger 

and Dodge Charger will 

continue in production until late 

2023, the next-generation cars 

will have the capability to feature 

internal combustion engines 

(ICE) with mild-hybrid electric 

(mHEV), plug-in electric (PHEV), 

and even battery electric (BEV) 

powertrains. Proving that internal 

combustion engines will still 

be around for some time. 

What you might see more of is 

a PHEV option for your favorite 

muscle cars over the next decade. 

The new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 

Unlimited 4xe is a great 

example of this system, as it 

allows the vehicle to integrate 

two electric motors and a 400- 

volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, 

turbocharged, four-cylinder 

engine and Torque Flite 

8-speed automatic transmission. 

This configuration maximizes the 

efficiency of the hybrid propulsion 

components and mates 

them to a proven driveline. 

How it works is fairly simple. 

The Wrangler’s 2.0-liter turbocharged 

I-4 engine (which 

is part of the Global Medium 

Engine family, and known as the 

GME-T4) is a high-tech, direct-injection 

engine that uses 

a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger 

mounted directly to 

the cylinder head, along with 

a dedicated cooling circuit for 

the turbocharger, intake air and 

throttle body for exceptional responsiveness, 

performance, and 

fuel efficiency. 

A high-voltage, liquid-cooled 

motor generator unit mounts at 

the front of the engine, replacing 

the conventional alternator. A 

robust belt connects the motor 

generator to the engine crankshaft 

pulley. The motor-generator 

spins the engine for nearly 

seamless, fuel-saving, startstop 

operation and generates 

electricity for the battery pack. 

Instead of using a conventional 

12-volt starter motor, the vehicle 

is equipped with a 12-volt battery 

to run accessories. 

The second high-voltage 

motor-generator is mounted 

at the front of the transmission 

case, replacing the conventional 

torque converter of an automatic 

transmission. Two clutches 

work to manage power and 

torque from the e-motor and 

engine. A binary clutch (on/off) 

is mounted between the engine 

and the motor. When this clutch 

is open there is no mechanical 

linkage between the engine and 

the e-motor, which enables it to 

propel the vehicle in electric-only 

mode. 

When the binary clutch is 

closed, torque from the engine 

and the e-motor flow combine 

through the automatic transmission. 

A variable clutch mounted 

behind the e-motor manages 

engagement with the transmission 

to improve drivability and 

efficiency. 

According to sources at 

Dodge, a new turbocharged 

inline-six-cylinder engine 

(GME-T6) will be an integral 

step forward with replacing the 

HEMI V8 engines in a majority of 

the Dodge//SRT lineup. The new 

engine will have multiple levels 

of output depending on the 

application and should improve 

weight, reliability, and fuel efficiency 

over the HEMI V8 engines. 

Our sources tell us, we will see 

the first application of this engine 

in the upcoming Wagoneer 

and Grand Wagoneer 4xe models 

later this fall. 

The new GME-T6 will use a 

similar application to the one 

in the Wrangler Unlimited 4xe 

and could show us a combined 

output somewhere near 525 

horsepower with both the engine 

and e-motor. The GME-T4 and 

PHEV system in the Wrangler 

makes a combined output of 375 

horsepower, so a 525-horsepower 

rating doesn’t seem that 

far-fetched. 

The Wagoneer and Grand 

Wagoneer application could 

show us a good hint at what 

may be in store for the future 

generation Charger and Challenger. 

Most importantly, it could 

show us an important look at the 

next-generation Dodge Durango 

which earlier sources indicated 

would become a body-on-frame 

SUV and be built alongside the 

Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. 

If the HEMI does return to the 

lineup for the next-generation 

of Charger and Challenger, 

we expect that will have the 


know this is coming,” 

Kuniskis said. 

“The whole world’s 

going get there and 

when it does, the 

price point of that 

technology is going 

to come down, and 

… the crazy people 

are going to take the 

electrification that 

has now become accessible 

from a price 

point and make that 

performance-based 

instead of economy-based.” 

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the new 4XE Chassis 

The 5.7liter HEMI v8 with the eTorque system in a 2019 Ram 1500 Pickup 

next-generation of Stellantis’ 

eTorque mild-hybrid system. 

Currently, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 

with eTorque combines the variable 

valve timing and Fuel Saver 

Technology (cylinder deactivation) 

that the HEMI has had since 

2008, but the eTorque system replaces 

the traditional alternator 

on the engine with a belt-driven 

motor-generator unit that performs 

several functions. The 

motor-generator unit works with 

a 48-volt battery pack to enable 

quick and seamless start/stop 

function, short-duration torque 

addition to the engine crankshaft 

in certain driving situations, 

and brake energy regeneration, 

which improves responsiveness 

and efficiency. 

With the engine running, 

eTorque’s motor-generator 

unit feeds a 48-volt current to 

a 430-watt-hour lithium-ion 

Nickel Manganese Cobalt 

(NMC)-Graphite battery. The battery 

pack includes a 3-kilowatt 

DC-to-DC converter to maintain 

the battery’s state of charge and 

convert 48 volts to 12 volts to 

power the vehicle’s accessories 

and charge its conventional 12- 

volt lead-acid battery. 

A small suitcase-sized, aircooled 

battery pack mounts 

inside the vehicle’s cabin. The 

case is insulated to dampen 

noise from the dual cooling fans. 

Cooling air is drawn from inside 

the vehicle and vented via the 

built-in cabin exhausters. The 

current eTorque system retains 

a conventional 12-volt starter 

motor, used for cold starts and 

the first start of the day due to 

its greater efficiency in extreme 

temperatures. 

In addition to spinning the 

engine for restarts, the eTorque 

system also recaptures energy 

during deceleration and braking 

to feed charge to the battery 

pack. eTorque also enhances 

the driving experience of the 

vehicle by adding torque to the 

crankshaft during gear changes 

to minimize noise, vibration, and 

harshness (NVH). 

As for the lineup of supercharged 

6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat 

V8 vehicles that the Dodge// 

SRT brand crank out, we expect 

those vehicles to end along with 

the current generation of cars. 

“The days of an iron block supercharged 

6.2-liter V8 are numbered,” 

Dodge CEO, Tim Kuniskis 

said to CNBC during an interview 

back in January. 

“The whole world is going to 

shift to electrification, right? We 

2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat, 2020 Challenger SRT Super Stock 


Gaius Petronius Arbiter 

I always like studying the Romans. 

They were some largerthan-life 

characters and still are 

influential in the western world 

view. They were literate and are 

derived from a tribe on the Italian 

peninsula called the Latins. 

Their language is the father of 

these Southern European languages: 

Italian, Spanish, French, 

and Portuguese. Latin is still the 

language of science and the 

Catholic Church. 

One of the figures that I studied 

served in the court of the emperor 

Nero. Gaius Petronius Arbiter 

(27- 66 AD) was a judge of sorts. 

He was the author of a satirical 

novel that spared 

no one and most 

Romans thought it 

was pretty clever. 

Petronius served 

the Empire in various 

fields, but the 

one he is known 

for is fashion. He 

was Nero’s expert 

in deciding what 

was appropriate 

in terms of style 

and deportment. 

He was quite literally 

the head of 

the fashion police. 

In order to serve 

properly, he slept 

all day and partied 

all night. It 

was a tough job, 

but somebody 

had to do it. 

Prior to being a judge of style 

and deportment, Petronius was 

a consul of the Empire. He governed 

and spoke his mind which 

created many friends and, of 

course, enemies. One of the 

things that got him crossways 

with his superiors had to do 

with reforming and reorganizing 

centurions and others who were 

charged with enforcing the Pax 

Romana. The Pax Romana refers 

to the law and order that Rome 

provided its citizens and others 

under Roman rule. The heart of 

the Empire was the road system 

that Roman engineers developed. 

I’ve walked on some of these 

roads myself and they are just as 

magnificent today as they were 

two thousand years ago 

when Petronius walked 

them. The roads allowed 

the Legions to cross the 

continent without getting 

bogged down in mud or 

drown in river crossings. 

Besides the military, commerce 

flowed from one 

end of the Mediterranean 

to the other with traders 

buying and selling goods. 

Christian missionaries like 

Paul and Silas walked the 

roads spreading the gospel 

in the region. 

The Romans patrolled 

their territory and captured 

outlaws who threatened 

the Pax Romana. As 

you might imagine, many 

people thought the Roman 

rule was heavy handed. 

The Roman enforcers of the law 

were constantly being reformed 

and reorganized to meet new 

standards. Petronius commented 

on this and his words echo 

across the millennia to the present. 

“We trained hard, but it 

seemed like every time we were 

beginning to form into teams we 

were reorganized. I was to learn 

later in life that we tend to meet 

any situation by reorganizing, 

and what a wonderful method it 

can be for creating the illusion of 

progress while actually producing 

confusion, inefficiency, and 

demoralization.” 

I think Petronius may have 

been onto something! The new 

centurions and enforcers of the 

American rule of law can identify 

with their Roman forebears from 

centuries in the past. Confusion, 

inefficiency, and demoralization 

are nothing new. They are rather 

the constant in the life of any 

law enforcement organization. 

People constantly “reform” what 

they want in law enforcement 

and inevitably go back and forth 

on a continuum that Petronius 

would be very familiar with. So, 

what finally happened to Petronius? 

Well, he finished his career 

as an arbiter (yes, our word for 

arbitration comes from the Latin) 

by finally making the wrong person 

angry. He was sentenced to 

death, but he cheated the executioner 

by opening up his veins 

and discussing affairs of the day 

as he bled out. He was a notable 

Roman and his life and death 

were recorded by Tacitus, Pliny 

the Elder, and Plutarch. Before he 

bled out, he broke his very fancy 

ladle for dipping wine so that 

Nero wouldn’t possess it. Petronius 

was always thinking! 

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Biden Hosts Floyd Family at White House 

Number of Murdered Police Officers’ Families Invited? NONE 

Warning: If you are a full 

blooded, 100% Democrat, you’ll 

probably want to skip this 

month’s Light Bulb Award article 

for fear of anxiety that could 

lead to a heart attack or stroke. 

You’ve been warned. 

When Donald Trump became 

President, every Democrat in this 

nation went insane proclaiming 

“not my President, not my President” 

and literally did everything 

they could to run him out 

of office. The funny thing is, you 

didn’t see Republicans yelling 

“not my President” when Barack 

was ruining this 

country (yes, I 

meant ruining 

not running). 

I have always 

respected the 

office of the 

President because 

it’s the 

office not the 

man that represents 

this 

country. But Joe 

Biden obviously 

is not running 

this country and 

should not have been elected 

in the first place. I’m not talking 

about election fraud; I’m referring 

to his mental health. Anyone 

who has listened to him for 

more than five minutes knows 

this to be true. 

But SOMEONE is running the 

White House. Every past president 

will tell you that they 

worked 20 hours a day, every 

day, and the mental and physical 

stress is insane. It takes its toll 

even on a physically fit man or 

woman. So how is Biden, in his 

present condition, even going to 

last a year? Which in a way is 

sad for the guy that was sucked 

into the job by Harris, Pelosi as 

well as all the rest of the Democratic 

goons. 

But this is about a recipient for 

the June LB Award, not Michael 

Barron’s opinion of the government 

and White House. But it 

does lead us to our candidate, or 

shall we say candidates for the 

award for June are: The White 

House, The President, The Vice 

-President and the entire cabinet. 

These people, this government, 

have no respect for the Police & 

Law Enforcement and what they 

represent. 

They have chosen to take the 

side of evil instead of right and 

wrong. When Trump was President, 

he called every officer that 

had been shot in the line of duty 

on his watch. He wanted them to 

know he and the First Lady had 

their backs. That HE, The Fucking 

President of the United States 

of America, HAD THEIR BACK 

wished him or her a speedy 

recovery. Unfortunately, he made 

more phone calls to widows 

of fallen officers than wounded 

ones. Trump would always, 

always, reach out to the family 

members 

to give his 

condolences 

and let them 

know that he 

and the First 

Lady grieved 

with them and 

was praying 

for them and 

their families. 

No other 

President in 

the history of 

our nation has 

ever done this. 

Not a single one. Trump supported 

first responders and respected 

the Thin Blue Line. 

Biden, and the White House, 

hate the Thin Blue Line. They 

think it represents evil. They 

believe police officers are evil 

people that need to be removed 

from society. They hate what we 

represent and when one of us 

is killed or injured in the line of 

duty, they respond with “Well 

they probably deserved it, always 

trying to kill a person of color.” 

They honestly think we spend 

our entire lives just hoping we 

have the chance to shoot someone 

and with any luck it will be 

a “person of color.” I personally 

hate that term “person of color.” 

That’s just another “feel good” 

term this wimpy ass society 

has concocted to make them 

feel better about themselves. 

“White people need to be less 

white!” Fuck that! How about we 

all be proud of who we are and 

what color we are? I have lots 

of friends that are black, brown, 

white, red and every damn color 

in between. Each and every one 

of them is proud of the heritage 

they were born into and damn 

proud of who they are and what 

they have accomplished. One of 

those “people of color” is HPD 

Chief Troy Finner, one of the 

finest police chiefs ever appointed 

to HPD and one of the kindest 

human beings you’ll ever meet. 

It doesn’t matter that the man is 

black. What the hell difference 

does that make? It’s who he is 

and what he has accomplished 

that matters. What he is, is 

someone that that cares about 

his city, his family and every man 

and woman who wear a badge 

no matter who they work for. I 

have a thousand times more respect 

for him, than the so-called 

President of this country. 

When you choose to invite 

the family of George Floyd to 

the White House and refuse to 

lower flags to half-mast during 

Police Week, you don’t deserve 

my respect or that of my family 

in Blue. Invite me to the White 

House and I bring real damn 

heroes for you to honor. Heroes 

who have chosen to fight for 

and save people they don’t even 

know, even your “people of color.” 

We don’t see color, we see 

people. We see right and wrong. 

Good vs Evil. Not this feel-good 

crap. 

Giving Biden and his White House 

staff the Light Bulb Award seems 

lame compared to the total disrespect 

these people have towards 

Police and those that fight to defend 

this country. What they deserve is 

an Exit Award. We need to focus 

our anger on removing them from 

office and replacing them with people 

who respect what the Thin Blue 

Line stands for. Someone who’ll 

pick up the phone and call the wife 

or husband who just lost the love 

of their life. Someone who will 

invite the children of fallen officers 

to the White House to honor what 

their parents died for. Not celebrate 

the families of violent felons who 

broke the law and ended up dead 

because they resisted arrest and 

failed to comply with police. 

Woke society my ass. Wake the 

fuck up America and award these 

people with an Exit Award of your 

own. 


Providing a Lifeline: 

Humanizing the Badge 

Throughout my career I have 

connected with some of the 

most inspirational individuals 

who have left a legacy of positive 

change through their mission 

to improve mental health 

and provide ongoing support to 

law enforcement officers. One 

such person is David Edwards 

who continues to offer a lifeline 

to officers throughout the 

nation. It is my honor to share 

his story this month. 

David R. Edwards is president 

of Humanizing the Badge, Inc., 

a nonprofit organization seeking 

to forge stronger relationships 

between police officers and the 

communities they serve. David 

is also the founder and president 

of Call for Backup, a nonprofit 

that provides confidential 

peer support, resiliency training, 

and a suicide awareness 

and prevention program for first 

responders. With over 40 years 

of experience in the areas of 

education and public speaking, 

David is a pastoral counselor, 

police chaplain, and reserve 

police officer in Southeast 

Michigan. David also teaches in 

the social work department of 

a private university in Michigan, 

is a member of the American 

Academy of Experts in Traumatic 

Stress, and a member of 

the International Law Enforcement 

Educators and Trainers 

Association. 

Humanizing the Badge was 

born out of 3 separate efforts 

to provide support and encouragement 

for police officers 

who were struggling under the 

weight and stress of the job. In 

2014, David founded a Michigan 

nonprofit called The 227 Project 

- 227 was the badge number of 

his son Matthew, a police officer 

who was shot and killed in 

the line of duty on July 23, 2010 

in their hometown of Taylor, 

Michigan. David’s other son 

Mike (who is better known as 

“Mike the Cop” on social media) 

began making humorous videos 

on Vine and also started a blog 

called CopLife. Around that 

same time, a police officer’s 

wife from the Texas panhandle 

(Elizabeth Ogden) wrote a 

viral article on Facebook called 

“Dear Officer, I See You” and 

started a Facebook page called 

The We See You Campaign. 

The “I See You” article was 

written in response to several 

high profile police incidents and 

the subsequent attacks on police 

officers across the country 

such as the ambush killing of 2 

DR. TINA JAECKLE 

NYPD officers on December 20, 

2014. Mike saw what Elizabeth 

had written, and Elizabeth also 

became aware of Mike’s work. 

They ended up connecting and 

ultimately forming a partnership 

that became known as 

Humanizing the Badge. 

Meanwhile, David was still 

focusing his local efforts on 

providing critical incident training 

and response and serving as 

a chaplain at the department 

his son Matt had been employed. 

Early in 2016, Mike and 

Elizabeth asked David to come 

on board at Humanizing the 

Badge to lead in the formation 

of a team that could provide 

confidential peer support online 

for officers and their family 

members as life continued 

to become more difficult for 

law enforcement everywhere. 

Within a year, The 227 Project 

changed its name to Humanizing 

the Badge, allowing the 

organization to grow as 

a nationwide nonprofit. 

While David assumed a 

leadership role as president 

of the organization, 

both Mike and Elizabeth 

held executive positions on 

the Board of Directors and 

continued to actively participate 

in the daily operations. 

Several initiatives 

were created, including the 

provision of workshops, 

seminars, and one-onone 

support for first responders 

and their family 

members in the aftermath 

of tragedies and a suicide 

awareness and prevention 

campaign named Call 

for Back Up. In the fall of 

2020, a new campaign was 

launched with another article 

on Facebook that went 

viral – Dear Officer: #We- 

NeedYou. David wrote that 

article in response to the 

record number of resignations 

and early retirements 

of police officers across the 

country, and the campaign 

was started to remind officers 

that they are needed, respected, 

and supported by millions 

of people across the country. 

People looking for a peer to 

speak with confidentially can 

connect with this resource by 

sending a message to the Call 

for Backup Facebook page at 

m.me/callforbackup.org. Those 

looking for information about 

online or live training programs 

can send an email to contact@ 

callforbackup.org. 

David offered the following 

additional insight. The unfortunate 

reality we face today 

is that while a number of 

organizations are advocating 

for changes in the way police 

departments approach the 

mental wellness needs of their 

officers, the officers themselves 

are still skeptical. According 

to research, about 80% of 

officers believe that there is 

still a stigma associated with 

reaching out for help for mental 

and emotional needs that is 

perpetuated by their peers. In 

other words, the culture of law 

enforcement (and other uniformed 

services) is such that 

officers convince themselves 


To 

that they should be tough 

enough to handle the stresses 

of the job, including critical incidents, 

without having to seek 

treatment. Those who do seek 

treatment are often viewed (or 

view themselves) as weak or 

ineffective and approximately 

90% of officers believe that this 

stigma is perpetuated by their 

own department. Anything 

we can do to help reduce the 

level of stigma associated with 

mental health in our ranks is 

better than ignoring the issue 

as has been the case for much 

too long.

Myth vs Reality 

Regarding Discipline 

Over the last few years there 

has been a lot of talk about the 

heavy-handed discipline that the 

department has imposed upon 

our members. We have all heard 

the stories about officers being 

disciplined for mundane violations 

of policy from the department. 

I want to take a few minutes 

to speak about the reality of 

disciple and how it works within 

the department and how to deal 

with discipline issues. 

First let’s talk about how the 

discipline process works. This 

starts with the initial complaint 

from a citizen or member of the 

department, and it goes through 

the investigative process. This 

can be done by letter, or as they 

have been doing lately, through 

interview. Understand that the 

department has always been 

allowed to interview officers per 

Chapter 143 of the Local Government 

Code, they have just always 

chosen the written questions 

in the past. Also know that we 

are one of the only agencies in 

the state that has done internal 

investigations through the written 

question process. Once the 

investigation is complete, if there 

is a sustained allegation or cite, it 

will go through the chain of command 

for a recommendation from 

the division (which often means 

an Assistant Chief) on what the 

discipline range should be. Once 

the division recommendation is 

made it is then sent to the Administrative 

Discipline Committee 

or the Independent Police Oversite 

Board depending upon what 

type of investigation. The IPOB 

only looks at cases to see if they 

were investigated properly and if 

there are any question that need 

to be answered or recommendations 

for policy changes. Once 

this is completed ALL sustained 

complaints goes to the Administrative 

Discipline Committee. This 

group is made of the chairman 

of each of the IPOB groups as 

well as the overall Chairman of 

IPOB for five civilians, one department 

civilian (representing 

HOPE), one officer, one Sergeant, 

one Lieutenant, one Commander, 

one Assistant Chief, and a Union 

Representative. This group will 

receive the entire IAD packet and 

after review make a recommendation 

of discipline that will go 

to the Chief. The Chief then has 

the final say on how much discipline 

he or she wants to impose 

for the infractions. 

Many believe that the HPOU can 

control the discipline that the 

Chief imposes. This is just not 

the case and never has been. The 

job of the HPOU is to mitigate 

the discipline with the attorneys 

up front and then to Arbitrate or 

Grieve discipline on the back end. 

THE CHIEF HAS THE ULTIMATE 

DOUGLAS GRIFFITH 

DECISION ON DISCIPLINE! If any 

officer believes that discipline is 

heavy handed or inappropriate, 

we tell them to fight it! The attorneys 

are paid to represent you 

in these fights with the department 

and are happy to do so. 

The HPOU pays half the arbitration 

cost and the City the other 

half and the members pay nothing. 

The big problem that we run 

into is that most officers do not 

want to fight their discipline. We 

only arbitrate between 3-5% of 

the discipline cases. This is not 

due to the HPOU, but to the member 

who chooses to take their 

discipline without fighting it. The 

HPOU CAN NOT fight discipline 

on its own, it must be on behalf 

of the person aggrieved. We are 

always ready, willing, and able to 

fight that fight for any officer who 

believes they have been wronged 

by the department. There are also 

those times when the officer will 

choose to take a deal because 

of personal reasons and we all 

should understand that. We will 

always fight for officers who feel 

they are wrongly disciplined and 

want to go to civil service or 

arbitration. It is always easy for 

some of us to tell others to that 

they should fight discipline when 

we have no skin in the game and 

no chance of losing our jobs. But 

we must respect the decision of 

each member, who knows their 

personal and financial situation 

better than anyone else. 

I also want to take a second 

to talk about the myths that also 

get out and seem to grow legs. I 

hear time and time again about 

officers disciplined for things 

just to find out latter that it is 

untrue, or only half the story 

was told. I was on ADC and can 

say without a doubt that most 

discipline recommended by the 

ADC was fair, but of course there 

are always exceptions. The recommended 

discipline from ADC 

can be enhanced or lowered by 

the Chief, as he or she is ultimately 

responsible for the discipline 

imposed. Understand that 

MOST of the time, there is a back 

story and the one issue that was 

claimed as being responsible for 

discipline is not the only issue. 

If anyone hears that there is a 

case in which discipline is being 

imposed that sounds unreasonable, 

please do not hesitate to 

call the HPOU and let us check 

into it. There are cases that we 

do not hear about until weeks 

later and when we ask if they 

appealed, they say no. We need 

to know this information up 

front so we can try to get ahead 

of issues before they get out of 

control. Lastly, remember that 

rumors are just that, rumors. It is 

important to know all the facts 

before spreading unsubstantiated 

rumors. 

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Total Miles Run in 2020: 401 

Total Miles Run in 2019: 376 

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Total Miles Run for 2021 fallen LEO’s (Non COVID-19): 69 

Total Miles Run for 2021 fallen Firefighters (Non COVID-19): 23 

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emembering my hero ... 

... HPD Officer John Anthony Salvaggio 

Concerns of Police Survivors is an organization whose mission is to help rebuild the 

shattered lives of those family members and co-workers of law enforcement officers 

that are killed in the line of duty. Marybess Salvaggio recalls memories of her husband 

John Anthony Salvaggio from a long lost photo. 

The other day while I was 

going through my desk, I found 

an old picture of my family. I 

wasn’t a particularly good picture 

and was one I hadn’t seen in 

years. Yet a flood of memories 

hit me as I remembered the day 

when this picture was taken. My 

husband John had just bought a 

new camera and he wanted to 

try out the delay timer, so on the 

spur of the moment, he told me 

and our two daughters to smile 

while he jumped into the picture 

at the last minute. We looked 

like an orphan family. Nobody’s 

hair was combed, the house was 

a wreck, and I didn’t have any 

makeup on. Before, whenever I 

saw this picture, I would groan 

and casually toss it aside. On 

this day, however, I saw so many 

things that I’d never seen before. 

I saw a lazy Sunday afternoon 

just lying around all together. I 

wish we could still do that. I 

saw his arm around my shoulder 

holding me; I wish I could 

feel his touch again. I saw his 

twinkling eyes and grinning face; 

I wish I could look into those 

eyes again. I saw myself saying 

something like “Don’t’ take my 

picture! I look horrible!” I wish I 

could hear him laughing at me. I 

saw two little girls who looked 

safe and secure because they 

thought that mommy and daddy 

were perfect and would always 

be there to keep them safe. I 

wish that it hadn’t had to end so 

soon. I did not see our son who 

was not born until years later. 

I wish he could have known 

our family as it was back then. 

Finally, I didn’t see the pain and 

grief that was to be part of our 

future. For that I am grateful for 

the good years that we did have. 

This picture was ripped apart 

when my husband, John, a 

Houston Police Officer, was 

killed in the line of duty. It was 

unexpected, sudden, and final. I 

realized too late that every day 

is a gift and that we should not 

take our loved ones for granted 

because like the song says, “If tomorrow 

never comes, 

will they know how 

much I loved them?” 

Life as I knew it came 

to a screeching halt 

the night that John 

died. It started out 

like any other normal 

weekend day. With 

John having worked 

the night shift for 

many years, we had 

gotten into a schedule 

that was both 

comfortable and 

routine. During that evening, we 

did normal family things. We 

talked about 

Christmas shopping. 

We visited 

his parents, and 

we videotaped 

our son taking his 

first steps. John 

and our younger 

daughter had 

an argument 

about her being 

on the phone too 

much, and he left 

a message on a 

friend’s answer 

machine making plans for a 

hunting trip the next weekend. 

As he left for work, he kissed me 

on the forehead and said he’d see 

me in a few hours. Well, I never 

saw him alive again. I got the 

knock on the door that all police 

officer wives fear. He had been 

injured in a hit and run accident 

and as I rode to the hospital with 

one of his fellow officers, it had 

not sunk in how seriously he was 

hurt. 

The memories of the rest of 

the night are like a fog. I remember 

feeling as if I was so 

calm that I was just watching 

this from afar. I didn’t even cry 

or scream. I was so quiet. I 

didn’t realize that my mind had 

shut down because reality was 

too painful to bear. I stayed in 

this robot-like trance for several 

weeks as I took care of details 

and went through the motions 

of taking care of my children. 

Only after things began to quiet 

down did I finally realize what I 

had lost. That is when I began 

to scream and cry and plead to 

have my old life back. Memories 

of our 16 year marriage were on 

my mind constantly. I think our 

marriage was good. We had our 

share of ups and downs, but I felt 

secure in our love for each other. 

104 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 


We met as teenagers, married in 

our early twenties, and settled 

into married life because we felt 

we had found what we wanted 

in each other. Things were not 

perfect. There were the close 

times, the passionate ties, the 

worrisome times, the you-makeme-sick 

times, and the times 

that were just 

plain hard work. 

We could both 

be sarcastic and 

stubborn, but I 

know I was his 

favorite person to 

argue with just 

as he was mine. 

He was so many 

things to me, a 

friend, a lover, 

a cheerleader, a 

companion, an 

advisor, an antagonist, 

and a 

teacher. I miss 

him very much 

and sometimes 

the memories 

still get to me. Working through 

this maze of grief has been the 

most difficult job I have ever had. 

Trying to sort out what is helpful 

in allowing me to carry on with 

the rest of my life has taken a 

great deal of counseling, prayer, 

and discipline. 

The cruelest fact I have had to 

accept is that John is a part of 

my past, he cannot really be in 

my future as he once was. He 

can only be a memory now, even 

though he was the central figure 

in my future for so many years. 

As a friend told me, when I’m 

ready to move on, I must take 

my memories of John into my 

future, otherwise I’ll allow these 

memories to keep me living in 

the past. Realizing that many of 

my plans have changed forever 

has left me feeling insecure. I 

don’t feel as lucky or secure as 

I use to feel. But maybe that 

security was really complacency 

and maybe that luck was just 

taking life for granted. I lost the 

most important person in my 

world. Nothing good could ever 

come out of this. 

I never thought I would be 

able to say this, but some good 

things have happened to me. 

I’ve met wonderful, caring people 

through counseling, C.O.P.S. 

and grief support groups. I’ve 

learned how much others care 

about my children and me. I’ve 

met a wonderful man who 

thinks I’ve cried enough and has 

made it his job to make me happy. 

I’ve talked to God more and I 

know that He listens. I know that 

I can take care of my children 

and myself and even if I make a 

mistake, I’m doing the best I can. 

Looking at that old picture 

made me think of another picture 

that we took since that 

time. Our family has made many 

changes. I see four of us still, 

but a different four. I see us 

all dressed up for a joyous but 

bittersweet occasion. We don’t 

look like orphans in this picture 

even though we might feel like 

it in our hearts. I see my two 

daughters, lovely young women, 

with their lives ahead of them. 

They have a 

strength in their 

eyes because 

they have already 

felt immense 

pain and believe 

that nothing can 

ever hurt them 

as much again. I 

don’t think they 

will let life’s 

pettiness get to 

them. I see this 

handsome young 

man, the image 

of the daddy he 

will never know. 

But one thing he 

will know is that 

his daddy loved 

him very much along with his 

sisters and his mom. We have 

shared so many memories with 

him. I see myself but I don’t see 

my old self. She is gone forever. 

This new self is determined to 

keep this family going in the right 

direction. I am solely responsible 

for these three precious lives left 

in my care. Nothing will keep me 

from doing what I consider to be 

my most important job. I see an 

older and wiser family, a family 

that is prepared for the future 

because we now know that we 

are not immune to suffering and 

grief. But I also know we are not 

immune to happiness and peace 

either. I know this family has 

many wonderful new memories 

still to enjoy. 


Detention Services Officer 

Michael Wall 

Los Angeles County Probation Department, California 

End of Watch Friday, April 30, 2021 

Age N/A Tour 14 Years Badge # N/A 

Detention Services Officer Michael Wall suffered a fatal heart attack 

shortly after restraining a juvenile offender who had led a mob assault on 

another juvenile offender at the Central Juvenile Hall at 1605 Eastlake 

Avenue in Los Angeles. Officer Wall suddenly collapsed into the arms of 

another officer, who immediately began CPR along with other staff. Officer 

Wall was transported to a local hospital where he passed away during 

emergency surgery. 

Officer Wall had served with the Los Angeles County Probation Department 

for 14 years. He is survived by his daughter and sisters. 

Sergeant 

John Burright 

Oregon State Police, Oregon 

End of Watch Tuesday, May 4, 2021 

Age 61 Tour 14 Years Badge # N/A 

Sergeant John Burright succumbed to injuries sustained on September 4th, 

2001, when he struck by a vehicle near mile marker 243 on I-5 near Albany. 

Senior Trooper Maria Mignano and Police Officer Jason Hoerauf, of the Albany 

Police Department, were killed in the same incident while all three were assisting 

a family whose van had broken down. 

Sergeant Burright had served with the Oregon State Police for 14 years. He is 

survived by his wife and three sons. 

In 2016 a street in Salem, Oregon, was named in Sergeant Burright’s honor. 

Detective 

Luca Benedetti 

San Luis Obispo Police Department, California 

End of Watch Monday, May 10, 2021 

Age 37 Tour 12 Years Badge # N/A 

Detective Luca Benedetti was shot and killed as he and other detectives 

executed a search warrant as part of an investigation of a series of burglaries. 

The detectives approached the apartment, identified themselves, 

and asked to enter. They waited an extended period of time with no response 

before forcing entry into the apartment. The suspect was laying 

in wait inside and opened fire as the detectives entered the apartment. 

Detective Benedetti and another detective were both struck. The subject 

was also wounded by return fire and later committed suicide. Detective 

Benedetti was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his 

wounds. 

Deputy Sheriff 

Samuel Alexander Leonard 

Concho County Sheriff’s Office, Texas 


Age 26 Tour 1 Year 6 Months Badge # 2402 

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard and Sergeant Stephen Jones were shot 

and killed while responding to a complaint about a dog in the 100 block of 

Bryan Street in Eden, Texas. An altercation occurred as both deputies, 

along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at 

a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded 

the city employee before being taken into custody. The man has been 

charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer. 

Deputy Sheriff Leonard served with the Concho County Sheriff’s Office for 

six months, having spent one and a half years as a deputy/officer. 

Detective Benedetti had served with the San Luis Obispo Police Department 

for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. 



Sergeant 

Stephen Jones 

Concho County Sheriff’s Office, Texas 


Age 34 Tour 8 Years Badge 2404 

Police Officer 

Jimmy Inn 

Stockton Police Department, California 

End of Watch Tuesday, May 11, 2021 

Age 30 Tour 6 Years, Badge # N/A 

Sergeant Stephen Jones and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard were shot 

and killed while responding to a complaint about a dog in the 100 block of 

Bryan Street in Eden, Texas. An altercation occurred as both deputies, 

along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at 

a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded 

the city employee before being taken into custody. The man has been 

charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer. 

Sergeant Jones had served with the Concho County Sheriff’s Office for 

eight years. 


Chris Oberheim 

Champaign Police Department, Illinois 

End of Watch Wednesday, May 19, 2021 

Age 44 Tour 20 years Badge #703 

Police Officer Chris Oberheim was shot and killed at about 3:20 am while 

responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex in 

the 3200 block of North Neil Street. He and another officer had arrived 

at the location and were walking from their patrol cars when they encountered 

a male subject involved in the disturbance. The man opened fire on 

both officers, fatally wounding Officer Oberheim. The second officer was 

also wounded but was able to return fire and killed the subject. 

Officer Oberheim had served with the Champaign Police Department for 

13 years and had previously served with the Decatur Police Department 

for seven years. He is survived by his wife and four children. 

Police Officer Jimmy Inn was shot and killed while responding to a domestic 

violence call in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way. He was approaching 

the front door of the residence when a man opened fire on him, fatally 

wounding him. A second officer arriving at the home exchanged gunfire 

with the subject, who ran back inside of the home. He emerged moments 

later holding an 8-year-old boy and began to strangle the child. A bystander 

then tackled the subject who was then shot and killed by the 

other officer. Officer Inn was transported to a local hospital where he 

succumbed to his wounds. 

Officer Inn had served with the Stockton Police Department for six years. 

He is survived by his wife, 7-month-old son, and two stepchildren. His wife 

also works for the Stockton Police Department.. 


Jeremy Brinton 

Nogales Police Department, Arizona 

End of Watch Friday, May 21, 2021 

Age 40 Tour 18 Years 

Badge N/A 

Police Officer Jeremy Brinton succumbed to injuries sustained the previous 

evening when he was struck by a vehicle on I-19 near the Mariposa 

Road exit at about 8:15 pm. Officer Brinton was working an overtime 

assignment and assisting with lane closures at a road construction site. 

He was struck by a car as he stood outside of his patrol car. He was flown 

to Banner University Medical Center where he succumbed to injuries the 

following day. 

Officer Brinton had served with the Nogales Police Department for 18 

years. He is survived by his wife and four children. 



Corporal 

Thomas Wade Frazier 

Artesia Police Department, New Mexico 



Corporal Thomas Frazier was killed in an automobile crash on US Highway 

285 near milepost 77, north of Artesia, at about 10:45 am. 

He was involved in an active investigation when his vehicle collided with 

the back of a tractor-trailer that was turning off of the roadway. 

Corporal Frazier had served with the Artesia Police Department for five 

years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. He had 

previously served with the Shenandoah County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office 

for 12 years. He also served as the chief of the Sun Country Volunteer 

Fire Department in New Mexico. He is survived by his wife and four children. 


Scotty Triplett 

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee 

End of Watch Saturday, May 22, 2021 


Police Officer Scotty Triplett was killed in a motorcycle crash while he and 

other officers performed an escort along Hickory Hill Road at about 4:45 

pm. 

He was traveling northbound when an oncoming car disregarded his emergency 

equipment and turned left in front of him at the intersection with 

Swaying Pine Lane, causing a collision. Officer Triplett was transported to 

a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Officer Triplett had served with the Memphis Police Department for 27 

years. He is survived by his wife and two children. 

Detective 

Stephen Arnold 

Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana 

End of Watch Sunday, May 23, 2021 


Detective Stephen Arnold succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on 

January 26th, 2016, while serving a search warrant and arrest warrant 

in the 3500 block of Douglas Street in New Orleans. He and other members 

of a DEA Task Force had knocked on the home’s door and announced 

themselves but did not receive a response. As they forced entry into 

the home the wanted subject opened fire from inside, striking Detective 

Arnold five times. Detective Arnold remained in a coma until passing away 

from his wounds on May 23, 2021. 

Detective Arnold had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for 

12 years and was assigned to the DEA Task Force. He is survived by his 

parents and two sisters. 

Conservation Officer 

Sarah Grell 

Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources , Minnesota 


Age 39 Tour 16 Years Badge # 478 

Conservation Officer Sarah Grell was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection 

of County Road 336 and County Road 57 in Itasca County at 

about 8:30 am. 

Her department vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a tractor 

trailer. 

Officer Grell had served with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 

for 16 years. She is survived by her husband and three children. 

Her uncle, father, and grandfather also served as conservation officers 

with the agency. 



Our Brothers & Sisters in Blue, taken too soon 

Deputy Sheriff 

Daniel “Duke” Trujillo 

Denver Sheriff’s Department, Colorado 

End of Watch Wednesday, May 26, 2021 


Deputy Sheriff Duke Trujillo died from complications as the result of contracting 

COVID-19 in the line of duty at the Downtown Detention Center. 

Deputy Trujillo had served with the Denver Sheriff’s Department for seven 

years. 

Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other 

first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during 

the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these 

first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so 

as the virus spreads across the United States. 

Trooper 

John Harris 

Mississippi DPS - Highway Patrol, Mississippi 


Age N/A Tour N/A Badge # Z-21 

Trooper John Harris was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on State 

Highway 16 near Old Yazoo City Road in Madison County. 

He was making a traffic stop when he was struck by the semi. 

Trooper Harris is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. 

Sergeant 

Dominic Vaca 

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, California 


Age 43 Tour 17 Years Badge N/A 

Sergeant Dominic Vaca was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of 

a motorcycle in Yucca Valley at about 2:00 pm. Deputies were conducting 

enforcement operations for off-highway vehicle violations when they 

attempted to stop the motorcycle near Paxton Road and Imperial Drive 

for having no license plate. The driver abandoned the motorcycle near 

Dumosa Avenue and Sunnyslope Drive and set up an ambush for responding 

deputies. As the deputies approached the motorcycle the subject 

opened fire on them, fatally wounding Sergeant Vaca. Other deputies 

returned fire and killed the subject. Sergeant Vaca was flown to a trauma 

center where he died a short time later. 

“When a police officer is killed, 

it’s not an agency that loses an officer, 

it’s an entire nation.” 

Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder 

Sergeant Vaca had served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department 

for 17 years. 



Summer = Beach + Beach Front Fishing 

ED: A Classic Reprint from our 

June 2020 Issue. With COVID 

winding down, it’s time to hit the 

road for good ole Florida Fishing. 

The month of June marks the 

beginning of summer and the 

start of long weekends and family 

vacations. Well, this summer 

will undoubtably be different as 

we learn to do almost everything 

with social distancing. But there 

is no better form of social distancing 

that I can think of then 

wade fishing off the beachfront 

in the Gulf of Mexico while your 

family is hanging out on the 

beach. If you live in Texas, we 

have a lot of great coastline to 

fish. However, my new favorite 

beach and fishing grounds are 

the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, 

specifically 

an area 

between 

Destin and 

Panama 

City called 

30a. It is 

referred 

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after the 

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beach 

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Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Watercolor, 

and my personal favorite, 

Blue Mountain Beach. If 

you do an internet search of 30a 

Florida, you will find all kinds of 

information on this place. This 

area is a very popular vacation 

spot for families with kids as 

the beaches are wide open and 

clean with exceptionally white 

sand and the water is warm & 

crystal clear. Trust me, if you 

haven’t been there, you will think 

you have arrived in the Caribbean 

and if your family seeks out 

beach vacation spots, you must 

visit this area. 

If you are going to fish, recognize 

that you will either need 

to find some of the more remote 

beaches like Topsail Hill Preserve 

State Park, or just plan on fishing 

early or late when the swimmers 

are not out there. Another option 

is fishing one of the many rare 

dune lakes that run to the ocean, 

but that will be a story for 

another issue. Like anywhere, 

beachfront 

wade fishing 

can be hit or 

miss depending 

on tides 

and the presence 

of bait 

fish in the 

water. However, 

with the 

water being 

so clear, 

you will not 

have a problem 

seeing 

baitfish or 

schooling 

fish. There 

is a second 

sandbar that runs the entire 

beach and can easily be seen. 

Although that bar is too deep to 

wade fish from, I usually have 

pretty good luck fishing the 

deep-water gut and the water 

on top of the second bar. Both 

of which are within lure casting 

range when standing in waist 

deep water just off the beachfront. 

On one of my last trips I 

was casting red/white mullet 

plugs and having the best time 

catching and releasing lady fish. 

I would watch for the schools to 

work the bait fish just on top of 

the second bar and with every 

well-placed cast, I connected 

with a ladyfish which ran and 

danced out of the water like a 

small tarpon. Not good for the 

table, but certainly an awesome 

fighting fish on light tackle. I 

have also seen guys fishing for 

Pompano, Mackerel, Redfish, and 

have even heard of guys catching 

small sailfish during certain 

times of year using Kayaks just 

offshore. I don’t think you can 

find cleaner water, prettier white 

sand beaches, and a better place 

to take the family, all just a tenhour 

drive from Houston. You 

should make plans now because 

you will not be the only one 

looking to escape your house 

lock-down to enjoy some social 

distancing with a fishing rod just 

off the beach. 

If you are going there: 

While there are some small 

hotels, most of the people rent 

homes off Airbnb or VRBO. I 

recommend finding a home in 

Old Seagrove or Watercolor 

or if you want to splurge and 

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Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and 

Dune Allen Beach to be a better 

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or condo rental type, you can 

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the Marriott Courtyard, or there 

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Suites I recommend. For all your 

fishing needs, go see the guys at 

Bay Baits near the Hwy 331 Bay 

Bridge, or Old Florida Outfitters 

off 30a. 

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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 

• Paid Vacation 

• Sick Leave 

• Paid Holidays 

• Personal Days 

• Compensatory Days 

• Certification Pay 

ALDINE ISD POLICE DEPT. 

now accepting applications for 

Dispatch Supervisor 

Salary starting at $47,211 

Dispatchers 

Salary starting at $32,373 

TO APPLY VISIT 

WWW.ALDINEISD.ORG 

OR 

Contact the Personnel 

Department at 

281-985-7571 

OR 

Contact Sergeant R. Hall at 

281-442-4923 

HIRING PROCESS 

• Oral Board Panel Interview 

• Complete Personal History Statement 

• Psychological Evaluation 

• Medical Examination 

• Interview with the Chief of Police 

LATERAL DEPUTY 


MAKE A 

DIFFERENCE 

IN YOUR 

COMMUNITY 

We are looking for outstanding individuals to 

join our team! As a Pearland Police Officer your 

mission will be to prevent crime and disorder, build 

partnerships within the community, and positively 

impact the quality of life for all our residents. 

CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS 

• Competitive Salary • Outstanding Training 

• Career Advancement • Exceptional Benefits 

The City of Pearland is one of the fastest growing 

communities within the region. Pearland is located 

approximately 20 minutes south of Downtown Houston 

and the current population is approximately 130,000 

residents. 

JOIN OUR TEAM 

HIRING POLICE OFFICERS AND CADETS 

$5,000 Hiring Incentive for T.C.O.L.E Certified Police 

Officers who qualify with at least 2 years of experience. 

TEST DATE: 

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 8:30 A.M. 

Register by: April 12. 

Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium 

4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX 77584. 

Doors Open: 7:15 a.m. No admittance after 7:45 a.m. 

Candidates must park in the north parking lot. 

SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES WILL APPLY 

• Attendance limited to first 150 arrivals 

• Mandatory temperature checks 

• Masks required, hand sanitizer available 

• Candidates seated 6 feet apart 

 

 

•Be a citizen of the nited tates able to read, 

write, and speak the English language 

• Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate .E.. certified by 

the issuing agency with: 

0 credit hours with a cumulative PA of 2.0 or higher on a .0 scale from an accredited 

institute of higher learning or 

- Minimum 24 months of active duty service with an honorable discharge authenticated by 

a Member 2 or Member orm 21 or 

15 credit hours with a cumulative PA of 2.0 or higher on a .0 scale in addition to Basic 

Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE or 

An Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE 

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record 

• Must meet all legal requirements necessary to become a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas 

Commission on Law Enforcement TCOLE. 

• Be between 21 and 5 years of age at the time of the examination or 

• Be between 18 and 21 years of age if the applicant has received an associate’s degree or 60 

semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university or has received an honorable 

discharge from the armed forces of the nited tates after at least two years of active service. 

: Cadet $1. hourly Police Officer $2. hourly. 

 

 

 

 

 

April 12, 2021. Applications will not be accepted after this date. 

Submit applications online by visiting pearlandtx.gov/careers. 

THE CITY OF PEARLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

pecial accommodations are available when necessary to aord equal opportunity to participate 

in testing. Please make request in writing, five business days prior to the test date to City of 

Pearland, HR Department, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. 

or questions regarding the application process please contact Terene uddsohnson at 

281.652.1617 or hr@pearlandtx.gov. 

List will remain in eect for one 1 year or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. 

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pearlandtx.gov/PDCareers

Montgomery 

County Pct. 4 

Constable's 

Office 

full-time 

& 

reserve 

COME JOIN US! 

great retirement & 

great insurance 

Advancement Opportunities: Criminal 

Investigations - Special Response Team - Honor 

Guard - Special Response Group - Swift Water 

Rescue Team - K9 - Mounted Patrol - Drone team 

overtime opportunities: step - dwi 

enforcement - special teams - evidence - jp 

security 

Stipend Pay: k9 - specialist - fto deputy 

paid time off: holiday - vacation - comp time - 

personal - paid training 

salary - step pay slotted based on tcole full-time years of 

service: 

Under 2 yrs - $48,755.20 9 Yrs - $59,508.80 

2 Yrs - $51,188.80 12 Yrs - $61,150.40 

4 Yrs - $53,726.40 15 Yrs - $65,270.40 

6 Yrs - $56,368.00 16+ Yrs - $68,536.0 

license certification (up to $3599) and longevity pay 

civil service protected 

MORE INFO: 

Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden 

Pickup and complete applicant in 1. 

person. 

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Come join the Plano Police Department 

Plano Police Department currently employs over 414 peace officers, who are dedicated individuals that 

work with the community to create and maintain a safe, secure environment for our residents and visitors. 

We are a diverse department, which is a reflection of the various cultures within the community, and offering 

many different opportunities to promote the safety of the citizens which we serve. 

Registration Deadline: 

Friday, July 30, 2021 

Register at: 

https://www.plano.gov/1183/Employment 

The Plano Police Department will conduct 

a Civil Service Examination in order to 

establish an eligibility list for the position 

of Entry-level Police Officer. The eligibility 

list is created as a result of this examination 

and application process will remain in effect 

for a period of (6) months (beginning 

on date of test) or until the list has been 

exhausted, whichever occurs first. 

For more information: 

Contact the Plano Police recruiter 

Officer Andrae Smith at: 

andraes@plano.gov 

or go to our website at: 

ppdrecruiting@plano.gov 


Ingram Police Department 

NOW HIRING 

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS 

June 2021 

A PROFESSION THAT MAKES YOU PROUD 

Ingram Police Department 

226 Hwy 39 

Ingram, Texas 78025 

(830) 367-2636 

Texas Peace Officers, 

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has started the hiring process for the next 

Probationary Agent Academy. Several positions will be filled throughout the State of Texas. 

TABC investigates offenses related to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Penal Code, 

and other applicable statutes. TABC ensures public safety at licensed and permitted locations and 

participates in undercover operations to eliminate organized crime. TABC conducts complex 

human trafficking investigations throughout Texas. 

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age, 

• Must have a valid Texas driver license, and 

• Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law 

Enforcement (TCOLE). 

• Four years of law enforcement experience required but may be substituted for a related 

degree or military experience. Refer to job posting number 202299999 for additional 

details. 

• Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 90% 

Qualified candidates must pass the physical readiness test and complete the written exam. The next 

step includes an interview and pre-employment background check, which includes but is not 

limited to comprehensive background investigation, criminal history, driving record and credit 

checks. 

Starting Salary $46,720 

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay Provided 

Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 2-1 Retirement 

match, take home vehicle within service area. 

Minimum of basic police certification required 

For additional information regarding this job opportunity, visit the TABC Website. 

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 

WE’RE HIRING! 

PAY 

Patrol Deputy: $49,220/yr 

Sergeant: 

$51,360/yr 

CID Lieutenant: $56,705/yr 

CID Captain: 

$58,845/yr 

BENEFITS: 

PATROL DEPUTY OPENING! 

It’s not just a job 

It’s a Career 

Health Insurance: 100% of premium paid ($9,193.20/yr). 

County Retirement benefits provided. 

Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave. 

Longevity pay begins after 4 years. 

Vehicle: Take-home vehicle. 

Cell phone: County-provided cell phone 

DEPUTY CITY MARSHAL 

JOB POSTING 

The City of Bryan, Texas is currently accepting applications for Deputy City Marshal. This position serves warrants, subpoenas, 

and writs out of the Bryan Municipal Court and performs duties as bailiff during court sessions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Serves arrest warrants, subpoenas, and various misdemeanor writs issued by the Municipal Court. 

• Researches location of wanted individuals utilizing various computers, associated software, directories, law enforcement 

agencies and business establishments. 

• Prior to warrant execution, conducts a warrant check on each warrant to be served. Notifies defendants of active warrant(s) 

and advises to pay fines/fees in order to avoid arrest. 

• Apprehends, arrests, and maintains custody of offenders; safely and securely transports offenders to jail, court, medical 

facilities and any other designated locations. 

• Prepares reports and processes all paperwork related to serving and clearing warrants. 

• Collects fines and/or receives cash bonds. 

• Serves as court bailiff and performs related duties as needed. 

• Operates assigned patrol vehicles. Emergency and pursuit situations require speeds in excess of posted limits and require 

officers to exercise due care and caution. 

• Demonstrates competent weapons proficiency per certification standards; Must be able to load, unload, aim, and fire 

assigned weapon from a variety of body positions and under conditions of stress. 

• Performs related duties as required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or GED, plus some additional training or education in area of specialization equivalent to an Associate's 

degree. 

• Must possess least two (2) year of experience as a marshal, warrant officer or patrol officer with a Texas municipal court or 

police department, or equivalent. 

• Must possess a basic certification (or higher) as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). 

• Must possess Court Security Specialist Certification from TCOLE, or have the ability to obtain the certification within one (1) 

year from date of hire. 

• If applicable, discharge from military service must be under honorable conditions. 

• Must possess good moral character, stable employment record and no history of any conduct which may affect suitability 

for law enforcement work. 

STARTING SALARY: 

$46,900 - $58,240 / year (depending on experience) 

APPLY IN PERSON OR AT WWW.MILAMCOUNTYTX.ORG 

Q U E S T I O N S ? C A L L: 254.697.7033 

TO APPLY: 

A City of Bryan application is required. If interested, visit the link below and select ‘Apply to this Posting’. Please attach a 

resume at the time of application. Applicants will receive an online confirmation upon successfully applying. 

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POLICE OFFICER 

The City of Katy is accepting applications for full-time Police Officers for the Katy Police Department. 

The primary responsibility of all uniform patrol officers is to protect the lives and property of the people of the City 

of Katy, to enforce the laws of the government, state and city and to serve the people in the manner necessary 

within the scope and duty of their particular assignment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Acts as a crime deterrent; patrols all businesses and residential neighborhoods looking for suspicious and 

criminal activities 

• Prepares a variety of reports and records including but not limited to daily logs, investigation reports, field 

interrogation reports, accident reports, and arrest reports 

• Responds to calls for service; investigates accident scenes, reports of criminal activities, civil and domestic 

disturbances, illegal drug activities, and missing persons; takes appropriate actions; investigates unsafe 

conditions in streets and other locations 

• Conducts searches of vehicles, homes, businesses, and other areas for contraband and drugs; assists in 

serving warrants and subpoenas 

• Performs traffic enforcement duties; enforces traffic laws and issues citations; makes arrests as appropriate 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum age 21. High School or GED. 

• Must be a current TCOLE Certified Peace Officer, or in the process of obtaining by September 1, 2021. 

• Ability to work all shifts, holidays and weekends, and a variety of assignments as directed 

• Applicants must pass a physical agility test, firearms proficiency test, written exam, oral interview board, 

background check, psychological, and post-offer medical exam and drug screen 

• Applicants must be a minimum 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, hold a valid State of Texas Driver License and 

have good driving record 

• Applicants must have never been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor in the last ten years or ever been 

convicted of a Class A misdemeanor 

• Military discharges must be Honorable; TCOLE discharges must be Honorable 

• Applicants must pass a standardized push up and sit up test, Concept 2- 2000 meter row test, firearms course 

and written test. 

TESTING DATE: July 13, 2021, 9:00 AM. 

Eligible applicants will be contacted regarding testing. 

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2021 

Apply online: www.cityofkaty.com 

The City of Katy is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disability Amendments Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Starting Salary 

$44,995 

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Vacation, Holiday, 

and Sick Pay 

Provided 

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The City of Victoria 

invites applications for the position of: 

Police Officer or Senior Police Officer 

Salary 

$48,045 - $68,500 Annually DOQ 

Location 

Victoria, TX 

Job Type 

Full-Time 

MUSTANG 

RIDGE POLICE 

DEPARTMENT 

NOW HIRING 

CERTIFIED 

OFFICERS 

Join Our Team Today! 

The City of Mustang Ridge is situated along US Hwy 183 and is 

located primarily in Travis County with portions in Caldwell and 

Bastrop County. We are minutes away from Circuit of the 

Americas and ABIA. Officers work rotating 12 hour shifts and we 

utilize the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for Dispatch. 

12 Hour Shifts 

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401K Provided 

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Angel Armor Load 

Bearing Vest 

Provided 

SUBMIT COMPLETED 

PERSONAL HISTORY 

STATEMENTS TO: 

lcantu@mustangridgetx.gov 

clerk@mustangridgetx.gov 

PHS Forms can be obtained 

at the following link: 

https://www.tcole.texas.gov/ 

content/forms-andapplications 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Victoria Police Department is hiring qualified police officer candidates to join our 

team and to help enhance the livability of our community. VPD sets the bar for 

professionalism, innovation and a progressive approach to our policing strategies. Our 

workforce of more than 115 officers and 32 civilian support personnel are a dedicated, 

enthusiastic group of professionals who proudly serve over 65,000 Victoria residents. 

The Victoria Police Department offers a competitive salary and retirement structure, 

great health benefits, and many other incentives such as paid time off and departmentissued 

uniforms and equipment. 

Officers have lateral and promotional opportunities. Regardless of the assignment, you 

will work in an environment that fosters leadership, teamwork and courteous service to 

our community. 

No prior law enforcement experience is required but must be certified as a TCOLE 

Peace Officer. Upon employment, you will participate in the City of Victoria Police 

Department Field Training Program. You will receive specialized training from some of 

the finest officers in law enforcement. 

Salary amount offered will depend on qualifications. Lateral pay scale recognized for 

Senior Police Officers. This is a non-exempt position. 

Applicants currently attending a TCOLE Academy are encouraged to apply. 

Employment eligibility will require successful completion of the Academy courses and 

certification as a TCOLE Peace Officer. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, visit 

www.victoriatx.gov 


Position Title: Criminal Investigator 

Position Type: Criminal Investigation Division 

Closing Date: June 30, 2021 

Job Description: 

Salary Information: 

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office 

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to conduct thorough investigations on 

misdemeanor and felony crimes, collect and preserve evidence, interrogate offenders, question 

witnesses and victims, prepare case files for testimony in Grand Jury and trials, establish and 

maintain liaison with local, county, state, federal and public officials, and abide by all lawful 

policies and procedures, orders, and instructions issued by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. 

$57,685 – $60,730 (depending on experience) 

KELLER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS 

Laterals and New Hires 

Application Submission 

Personal History Statement (PHS): Candidates MUST complete the (PHS) and 

bring it with them, notarized, with all appropriate documentation on their 

scheduled written test date. 

Testing: A study guide is available for purchase 

Benefits Include: 

Annual Salary Increases 

Health Benefits 

Life/Disability Insurance 

Texas District and County Retirement System (TDCRS) 

Vacation, Holiday, Sick & Bereavement Leave 

County Paid Uniforms and Vehicle 

TEST DATES: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 & Saturday, July 17, 2021 

Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score on the written test in order 

to be considered for employment. TO REGISTER, GO TO: 

https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp? 

org=CITYOFKELLER&cws=1&rid=730 

Job Requirements: Age 21 

High School diploma or equivalent required supplemented by two (2) to three (3) years previous 

experience or training that includes law enforcement, knowledge of criminal laws and codes, and 

investigations; some college preferred 

Experience Preferred 

Applicants must possess a current T.C.O.L.E. license as a Peace Officer 

Knowledge of the English language, spelling and grammar. General knowledge of Microsoft 

Word and Power Point are encouraged. 

AND COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PERSONAL HISTORY 

STATEMENT. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SGT. DARRELL POTTS AT 817-743-4543, 

DPOTTS@CITYOFKELLER.COM OR VISIT CITYOFKELLER.COM 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 5PM ON July 9, 2021 

Bilingual preferred 

Contact: 

Lt. Butch Matjeka, Operations Commander 

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office 

6 Staudt St. 

Boerne, TX. 78006 

830-249-9721 

On-Line Application: https://www.kendallcountysheriff.com/employment 


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The New Braunfels Police Department is accepting applications for Certified 

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Applications are available on the City’s Human Resources page: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewbraunfels/jobs/3072940/police 

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Applications closing date: July 14, 2021 

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The first year starting annual base pay for certified police officers is $58,321 with 

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sum payments). 

Additional pay benefits are available for special assignments, bilingual ability, and 

higher-level education, and certification. Benefits include: Paid vacation/sick 

leave/holidays, military leave, retirement, and tuition reimbursement. 

Applicants must possess a TCOLE certification by test date. Applicants must be at 

least 21 years old and cannot have reached their 45 th birthday by test date. 

Applicants must possess a valid TCOLE license by test date. All applicants must 

be able to pass a medical/drug screen, a thorough background check, a polygraph 

exam, psychological evaluation, and physical agility tests. 

Visit https://www.nbtexas.org/920/Employment to learn more. 

Questions? joinnbpd@nbtexas.org or (830) 221-2139. 


CITY OF CARROLLTON 

Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ 

Civil Service Commission 

Announces 

POLICE DEPARTMENT 

Entrance Examination Test Date: April 10, 2021 

REGISTRATION ENDS ON: 

April 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. 

Examination Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 

9:00a.m. - Written Exam 

To register go to: www.cityofcarrollton.com/police 

Complete the online registration to be submitted electronically to: 

Carrollton Police Department 

2025 East Jackson Road 

Carrollton, Texas 75006 

Phone: 972 466 3028 

Website: www.cityofcarrollton.com/police 

Email: policedevelopment@cityofcarrollton.com 

City of Carrollton is an Equal Opportunity Employer 


JASON CHATHAM 

SHERIFF 

SCHLEICHER COUNTY 

Open Position: 

The Schleicher County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of 

Deputy Sheriff. All applicants must hold a current Texas Peace Officer License. Qualified applicants 

will be subject to an extensive criminal history and background investigation. Applicants must have 

good communication skills and good organizational skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and 

able to work with little supervision. Applicants must be of high moral and ethical character, highly 

motivated, and trustworthy. 

Benefits: 

Hourly rate of $21.00 / Annual Average of $46,000.00 Plus, Overtime and Holiday Pay 

Group Health and Life Insurance with no charge to the employee 

*25 K Life Insurance 

*25 K Accidental Death or Dismemberment 

*1 Year Salary paid to Beneficiary 

Retirement Plan through Texas County and District Retirement System 

*Employee / County Match at 7% 

* Fully vested after 8 years 

Sick Leave accrues upon employment at one day per month 

Two weeks of vacation after the first year of employment. 

Paid Holidays 

Take-home vehicle 

Uniforms provided (excluding footwear) 

Body Armor provided 

Duty Weapons and Equipment Issuance 

Paid Training 

If you are interested, contact us by telephone at (325) 853-2737 or in person at 4 S. Divide in Eldorado. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

MORE INFO: Visit WWW.CITYOFSACHSE.COM 

or call (972) 495-2271 

4 S. Divide Street | Eldorado, Texas 76936 | Phone (325) 853-2737 | Fax (325) 853-2713 

Email: sheriff@co.schleicher.tx.us 


Memorial Villages Police Department 

Bunker Hill • Piney Point• Hunters Creek 


EOE/M/F/D 

5+ Years Patrol Experience Required 

The Memorial Villages Police Department (Located on the West Side of Houston) currently has 

openings for experienced officers who are self- motivated and enthusiastic about community 

policing. We have overwhelming support of our communities and encourage our officers to be 

proactive and innovative. 

$1500 Sign on Bonus 

Starting Salary Range 

$71,179 – $82,808 (DOQ) 

• Healthcare Insurance, DHMO Dental, Vision – 100% paid for employee, 50% for 

spouse/dependents. 

• Paid long-term disability and life insurance for employee, with additional life insurance 

available for spouse/dependents. 

• Health Savings Account with departmental contributions up to $4200 annually 

• TMRS Retirement 2 to 1 match, 7% Employee ,14% Employer Contribution. 

• 457 Plan with employer contribution of 2% of annual salary 

• Bi-Lingual Pay (2.5% of Base salary) 

• Shift Differential Pay $3600 annually 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Longevity Pay up to a max of $2400 annually at 10 years of service. 

• College Education incentive up to $3000 for a master’s degree 

• LEMIT or FBI NA pay $1200 annually. 

• ECA (Emergency Care Assistant) $1300 Annually, training provided to each employee. 

• 12 hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. 

• Officer certification pay, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master up to 7.5% of Salary. 

To learn more or apply, visit our website at www.mvpdtx.org 

Or contact Sgt. Owens 713-365-3711 or lowens@mvpdtx.org 

Or Commander E. Jones 713-365-3706 ejones@mvpdtx.org 

11981 Memorial Dr. Houston, Texas 77024

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