JUNE 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 6.1
FEATURES
26 We Will Never Forget the 21 Lives Lost in Uvalde
30 INSERT: Texas School District Chief’s Conference
46 INSERT: Visit Galveston Island this Summer
52 COVER STORY Remembering Deputy Adam Howard
58 COVER STORY - 100 Club of Houston Awards Banquet
DEPARTMENTS
6 Publisher’s Thoughts
8 Editor’s Thoughts
10 Guest Commentary
12 Letters
14 News Around the US
78 Remembering Our Fallen Heroes
82 War Stories
84 Aftermath
86 Open Road
90 Healing Our Heroes
92 Daryl’s Deliberations
94 HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith
96 Light Bulb Award - May Dora’s Wish Come True
98 Running 4 Heroes
100 Blue Mental Health with Dr. Tina Jaeckle
102 Ads Back in the Day
106 Parting Shots
108 Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas
142 Back Page
BEDFORD POLICE
BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT WE'RE HIRING! AND RECRUIT POLICE LATERAL Cuero Police Department OFFICERS Requirements Be eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement). (Please refer to Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Chapter 217.1 for clarification.) Must be 21 or older (at the time of certification) Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain) 30 hours college credit from an accredited college (college requirement waived if certified peace officer OR two years active duty military experience with an honorable discharge) Incentives Step *College education pay for Associates Degree and above *TCOLE certification level pay *Foreign language pay *Tattoo and facial hair friendly Police Salary Police Recruit (No certification) - ,242 Police Recruit (TCOLE-certified) - ,155 Police Officer - ,351- ,257 Hourly Annual 1 .93 ,351 2 .09 ,765 3 .30 ,268 4 .55 ,865 5 .84 ,560 6 .19 ,356 7 $38.58 ,257 Eligible lateral applicants will be placed on the Step Plan based on their years of experience as a full time Police Officer at a paid Police Department. Now Hiring for Patrol Officer Position Department Benefits 13 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Certification Pay 100% Insurance Paid for Employees Retirement 2 to 1 match (20yr Retirement) FSA for Employees Longevity Pay Equipment & Uniforms Provided Including Duty Weapon w/ Red Dot Sight Take Home Vehicle Within City Limits 10 Hour Work Shifts Membership Paid to Local Gym Department Provided Training Off-duty Security Opportunities Cell Phone Stipend Starting Pay Depends on Qualifications For more info and to apply online, visit: us: Contact pd.recruiting@bedfordtx.gov 2121 L. Don Dodson Dr. Bedford, TX 76021 118 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The www.bedfordpolice.com BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 119 https://bedfordtx.gov/503/Join-BPD Requirements: Must be TCOLE Certified or currently enrolled in an accredited Police Academy and pass a background investigation. Email TCOLE Personal History Statement to sellis@cityofcuero.com
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