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APRIL 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
Behind The BADGE DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FROM THE SHERIFF The Dallas Sheriff’s Department is continuously looking for ways to provide personnel with the most innovative equipment to help execute duties in the community. We recently purchased a new incident command vehicle, paid for in part with grant funds from the Criminal Justice Division. In a matter of days, the vehicle was in full operation helping us assist our neighbors from Kaufman County ensuring a safe memorial service for Mike and Cynthia McLelland. I can’t say enough, how proud it is to always see this department’s proactive approach to regional matters. And we haven’t forgotten our brothers and sisters in West, TX, either. We continue to extend a helping hand there as well. Thank you.
Inside this issue:
BCOC Class #288
ILEA Graduate
New Civil Service Commissioner
DPD certificates of appreciation
Wanted: volunteers for community events
Renovated shoe shining chair
Retirement
—Sheriff Lupe Valdez
New Incident Command Vehicle Photo: Chief J. Flores, Chief G. Lindsey, S/Sgt. Ratcliff, Deputy J. Bledsoe, Sheriff Valdez, Chief Mikulewicz get a first look of the new incident command center.
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Official sale and possession of the Dallas Sheriff’s incident command vehicle took place on April 4, 2013. And just four days later, it was used to support during the Kaufman County memorial service for the slain Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. It is estimated that the command center will deploy up to 50 times a year for various events which include: several regional major crime and rescue operations, such as for the Prostitution Diversion Initiative; regional joint special operations in collaboration with ICE, DEA, and HIDTA; regional planned community events such as National Night Out; as well as for regional training exercises partnered with the Office of Emergency Management. Continued Page 2
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Congratulations Graduates!
The latest BCOC class celebrated their official graduation on April 19, 2013. Good luck on this new career journey!
Congratulations Lt. Patrick D. Bonner! Lt. Patrick D. Bonner graduated from the 49th Management College at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. The event took place April 26, 2013 at The Center for American and International Law.
Regional Incident Command Vehicle From Pg. 1 In September 2012, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department was awarded grant funds via eGrants North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG), Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $80,000. The funds were requested, in part, to fund a Regional Incident Command Vehicle for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and to support other surrounding areas. In March, the Dallas County Commissioners Court authorized an award bid from Lynch Diversified Vehicles (LDV) in Burlington, Wis., to purchase the command center. Additional commissary funds were added to make up the cost difference.
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Meet the new Sheriff’s Deparment Civil Service Commission Member Pictured left: Angelina LaPenotiere was sworn in as the third member of the Sheriff’s Department Civil Service Commission. Angelina LaPenotiere is a partner with Carrington Coleman’s employment section. She practices both litigation and non-litigation matters. The Honorable Craig Watkins appointed Ms. LaPenotiere after Merryll Daily resigned from her appointment in February. Her appointment will be effective until Jan. 2015. The Sheriff’s Department Civil Service Commission was established on Dec. 7, 1981 and is composed of three members. Each is appointed by the sheriff, commissioners court and the district attorney.
Congratulations!
Ms. Diane Carpenter and Ms. Ernesta Barker were recently recognized with a Dallas Police Department certificate of appreciation. Congratulations!
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Wanted Career Day Volunteers Many of you with school-age children are aware of the various Career Day programs local schools host this time of year. And requests for someone to represent the Dallas Sheriff’s Department are always in demand! That is why we are asking for any Dallas Sheriff’s Department employee interested in volunteering their time to present about their work duties to contact S/Sgt. Dawn Saldana at Dawn.Ratcliff-Saldana@dallascounty.org. Help compile a current roster of potential & willing volunteer speakers to attend these events. Just a few weeks ago, Sheriff Lupe Valdez received a heartfelt appreciation letter from a criminal justice instructor at JBS Law Magnet School in Dallas regarding a recent visit by some of the warrants execution team. The instructor credited: K. Rose #450, M. Nelson #488, S. Franklin #628, J. Wilson #632, and R. Ingram #810 with being a great source of inspiration for several students who gained insight on what it takes to start a career in law enforcement. It was a reminder of how we should consider staying in touch and engaged with tomorrow’s generation. We were all once little kids who loved to share our hopes and dreams for when “we grow up”. Help keep some of these children’s dreams to become law enforcement officers alive. Consider volunteering!
Kenneth Mitchum Gun Range: Help Wanted Kenneth Mitchum staff are looking for people who can repair small engines-lawn mowers, etc.
Happy Shoe Shining Experience
Happy Retirement!
Inmate Programs is proud to announce that Officer David Sims and trustees have repaired and DSO Ernest Coy, 2nd Watch-Release Section rerenovated one of the damaged shoe shine chairs. tired in April after 5 years of service. It is now in the sally port lobby ready to be used! They will be working to restore the two remaining chairs soon.
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Announcements You’re Invited!
April 28, 2013: Charles Johnston, father-in-law of Captain Mark Howard suffered a heart attack. Please keep him in your prayers. DEATHS March 31, 2013: Serenity Small, granddaughter of Detention Support Services Production Manager Lee Ann Reynolds passed away. April 2, 2013: Lorenza Harris, Sr., father of Lorenza Harris, Jr., from the DMU Bond and Warrants Section, passed away. He was also the father-in-law of Capt. Chris Turner. April 2, 2013: Harvey Reed, father of DSO Carolyn Lott, Kays Tower2nd Watch, passed away after a lengthy illness. April 10, 2013: Lina Jean Whitaker, sister of Deputy Felton Whitaker, Sr., from Court Services; the aunt of DSO Felton Whitaker, Jr., from West Tower; the aunt of Clerk 6 LaShondra Whitaker, from the Traffic Section; the aunt of DSO LaShedra Whitaker, from South Tower; the aunt of Deputy Donovan Davis, from Traffic Section, passed away. April 12, 2013: Annie Malone, grandmother of Sgt. S. King, Mental Health, passed away. She was 100-years-old. April 13, 2013: Annie P. Phillips, mother of Annette Coumpy, Civil Enforcement Section; also the mother-in-law of Lynn Coumpy, Elections Warehouse Manager, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member during this difficult time.
DSO is now on Nixle! TEXT your ZIP CODE to 888777 for text notifications on latest advisories, alerts, such as cases when the public’s assistance
Shoppers’ Corner
is requested. 888777
Sheriff’s one inch badge lapel pins $3.50 each or get 3 for $10 Contact: Marian Ogletree (214) 653-3462 Dallas County Sheriff’s Department 133 N. Riverfront Blvd. LB-31 Dallas, Texas 75207-4313
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