Volume 13 Number 01 2013: PAY IT FORWARD
JANUARY 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
Behind The BADGE DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FROM THE SHERIFF As the final touches for the first Bridge to the Communities: Recognition Banquet are put in order, I’d like to challenge each departmental section/division to show off your artistic talents. This formal event, which is designed to recognize the hard work of so many of your peers, promises to be epic. Expect the unusual. The challenge? Round up some of your most talented co-workers and video record a three to four minute skit, dance, commercial-type script to air during the awards ceremony. In turn, the executive staff and I will start practicing our own little number. But hurry! Don’t waste time. March 15th is right around the corner and we only have about 8 video slots for you to sign up and show us what you’ve got. Register your team with Chief Wilson. Good luck! —Sheriff Lupe Valdez
Inside this issue:
MLK Day Parade
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Movies
Department Promotions
Dallas County Resolution: Honoring Marlene James
Next Pappadeaux Community Fundraiser
Flu shots
Pioneer Jail Art Instructors Recognized
Retirements
Valentine’s Day Sale!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade 2013
Next Executive Staff Evening Shift: Feb. 27 and 28, 2013 March 13 and 14, 2013
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Pictured above: MLK Day Parade team in action! The Dallas Sheriff’s Department took part in the 27th Annual Elite News Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade on Jan. 21, 2013. With more than 250,000-plus spectators annually, this parade ranks as one of the top five celebrations in the country. Proceeds from the annual event provide scholarships to local high school seniors in their pursuit of a higher education. This year, the 1.5 mile parade route began at the corner of M.L.K. Boulevard and Lamar Street and proceeded to Fair Park where an all-day festival took place.
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“The Last Stand” Movie Premiere: Law Enforcement Tribute
Pictured above: Dallas Sheriff’s Department employees get a chance to meet & greet with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Johnny Knoxville during the January movie premiere stop in Dallas. Hollywood stars paid Dallas, TX, a visit during a recent film premiere tour featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the big screen in his latest film “The Last Stand.” The film marketing team expressed interest in wanting to pay tribute to our law enforcement officers for one night by treating them to a free movie, followed by a reception at a nearby venue.
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Departmental Promotions
Congratulations are in order for the newest sergeants: Keith Samet; Deborah Bell; Richard Waters. You can find the trio in technical services.
Also, congratulations to the newest deputies debuting as part of the traffic division: Jerilyn Hampton; Gary Aven, Jr.; Don Green.
Dallas County Commissioners Court Retirement Resolution Pictured back row L to R: Chief Gary Lindsey, Chief Deborah Foster, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Marlene James, Chief Marlin Suell. Front row L to R: District 1 Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, District 2 Commissioner Mike Cantrell, County Judge Clay Jenkins, District 3 Commissioner John Wiley Price, District 4 Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia Dallas County Commissioners Court honored Marlene James’ retirement with a resolution on January 15, 2013. Ms. James served as a Dallas County employee for more than 35 years and closed that chapter in her life last November. She now spends her time serving as pastor at her church.
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“Bridge to the Communities” Upcoming Fundraiser If you missed the fun at the January event, here is your second chance! Come enjoy a nice evening mixer with dinner included in a private room setting with a DJ.
The Sheriff’s Bridge to the Communities Banquet Planning Committee would like to thank the generosity of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Association, the Latino Peace Officers Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police chapters. Your associations’ donations will help make the March 15, 2013 banquet a memorable night for all the deserving employees at the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. Many thanks!
Congratulations DSO Adam Nguyen! DSO Adam Nguyen, who works Third Watch-Intake was recently recognized with a certificate of merit by the Dallas Police Department for his exemplary conduct and excellence in law enforcement performance. Congratulations, sir!
Flu Shots Courtesy of the Dallas Health and Human Services Dept.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Dallas Health and Human Services Department for giving the evening and overnight shift employees in the jail a chance to get their flu shots. There were 81 employees who took advantage of the two-hour event. Many thanks for brining the clinic services to the jail staff.
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Pioneer Art Jail Program Recognition These El Centro Art instructors were recognized at an El Centro College awards ceremony on January 16, 2013. The duo received a nomination for The Teaching Excellence Award for the Mental Health Art Program for The Dallas Sheriff's Department. Sandra Lara and Janet Love pioneered the Jail Education Art/Mental Health Art Program. The instructors use innovative teaching approaches to reach a rare and high risk student population. Sandra was one of the first art instructors to begin teaching for the art program three years ago. Janet joined the Jail Education Program a year ago, and began co-teaching the Mental Health Art students with Sandra. Instructors interface with Parkland Psychiatric Team concerning the welfare of the students. Parkland praises the instructors for their work and their contribution towards the betterment of the inmates’ mental health. This duo has proved to strive for their students’ excellence despite the untraditional classroom environment. Within the past twelve months ,there have been six article publications highlighting the results of the high caliber teaching efforts of Sandra and Janet.
Happy Retirement Lt. Matt Perry
HAPPY RETIREMENT Lt. Matt Perry officially retired Jan. 31, 2013. Many friends and colleagues gathered to reflect on his extensive career with the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. Several of them talked about his incredible leadership skills as well as his role as a mentor for many rookies throughout the years. Lt. Perry’s immediate plans are to simply take time to relax. Retirement Lunch
When: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Happy trails,toLt. Perry! Time: 2:00PM 4:00PM
Location: Pappadeaux Seafood 800 E. Hwy 67, Duncanville, TX
Retirement Cake and Punch
When: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM Location: Intelligence Section, FCCB, Room A-4
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Announcements
Shoppers’ Corner
BIRTHS Jan 10, 2013: Deputy Guerro Gutierrez, Traffic Section-1st Watch, and his wife Ashley welcome their son Jacob Luke Gutierrez. GET WELL WISHES Jan 7, 2013: Rueben Valencia, husband of DSO Jennifer Valencia, Personnel Section, was involved in a car accident.
Sheriff’s one inch badge lapel pins $3.50 each or get 3 for $10
DEATHS Dec. 31, 2012: Rita Coker, sister of Investigator David Mosman, Fugitive Extradition Section, passed away.
Contact: Marian Ogletree (214) 653-3462
Jan. 5, 2013: Wilson Terrell, father of Retired Captain/Pool Bailiff Bart Terrell, Personnel Section, passed away. Jan. 7, 2013: Lane Thames, father of DSO Jeffery Thames, 3rd Watch, passed away. Jan 11, 2013: Marzetta Shelton, mother of DSO J. Shelton, West Tower-1st Watch, passed away. Jan 12, 2013: Sarah A. Ogunsemi, mother of DSO Oludaisi Ogunsemi, West Tower-2nd Watch, passed away in Lagos, Nigeria. Rubie Tom Gibbs, grandmother of DSO Jackson Gibbs, Transportation/SHOT-3rd Watch, passed away in Colorado Springs, CO. She is also the grandmother-in-law of DSO L. Lang, West Tower-3rd Watch. Jan 16, 2013: Chlotea Harrison, mother of retired Sgt. Harrison, West Tower-1st Watch, passed away in Ennis, TX. Jan 21, 2013: Arlene Gates, mother-in-law of DSO H. Conley, Release Division-2nd Watch, passed away. Jan 26, 2013: Maria Valladarez, mother of Sr./Sgt. S. Valladares, Civil Enforcement Section; the mother-in-law of DSO Phillys Valladarez, Quality Assurance Unit; and grandmother of M. Valladarez, Traffic Unit passed away. Jan 26, 2013: Amari Carter, nephew of Lachandra Smith, Processing Support Supervisor for the DMU-Release Section, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member during this difficult time.
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