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JUNE 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Behind The BADGE DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FROM THE SHERIFF The positive testimonies I hear about our deputies out in the community never ceases to grow old. We have great employees always willing to go beyond the call of duty to provide public safety for all Dallas County residents. That was the case just a few days back, when one of our deputies was dispatched to attend to an stranded dog along a busy interstate freeway. The citizen took the time to send a nice note acknowledging how proud she was of the deputy who saved the day. Also, Assistant Chief Deputy Marian Brown is the newest edition to my executive staff.
—Sheriff Lupe Valdez
Brazilian Cadets visit
Employee of the Month Honors
Sunday Hero
BPOC #131
Corporate Challenge
Special Purpose Badge Sale
Corporate Challenge 2014
Welcome Chief Marian Brown Pictured: Sheriff Lupe Valdez swears in the newest edition to her executive staff, Chief Marian Brown.
Opening Ceremony Aug 15, 2014
Announcements
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Chief Deputy Marian Brown has over 26 years of service in law enforcement. She will serve as Chief Deputy over General Services, filling the vacancy left by former Assistant Chief Deputy Marlin Suell. She began her career with the Duncanville Police Department where she most recently served as the assistant chief. During her tenure, she served in the patrol division, community relations/crime prevention, as well as criminal investigations.
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Visiting Brazilian Cadets
Pictured top left: Chief Jesse Flores, Chief Deborah Foster, Chief Patrick Bonner visit with the cadets at the Kenneth Mitchum Gun Range. Top right: Brazilian cadets get some time with the firearms. Middle left/right: The warrant execution team runs through an officer down exercise. Bottom left: After a jail tour, the cadets get some one -on-one time with Sheriff Lupe Valdez. Academia de Polícia Militar do Barro Branco from São Paulo visited Dallas for a two-week training with Eastfield College, under the direction of Chief Michael D. Horak. This is a first-time exchange program of its kind for these lieutenant candidates who attend an Brazilian institution, which could be described as the equivalent of West Point in the U.S. They serve as the main state police in Brazil. The cadets also spent time with other law enforcement agencies such as Mesquite, Garland and Dallas. Captain Mark Howard and the Warrants Execution Section led the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department’s role in this exchange program.
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Dallas County Employee of the Month Honors June 2014 – Detective Vicki Duron Detective Vicki Duron is a tireless worker who always goes the extra mile to get the job done. She handles all the TCID/NCIC records validation process. This task requires that records entered into the system are accurate, valid and thorough in order to limit the potential for liability. Duron handles a tremendous amount of work on a daily basis. She possesses a high level of self-motivation and she is a great problem solver. She started her career with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department in 1991.
June 2014 – Sergeant Nancy Lukasheay Sgt. Nancy Lukasheay is an enormous asset to the West Tower Jail. Her primary responsibility is to supervise detention service officers on the Second Watch Shift. The sergeant has built a strong credibility with the officers and she’s shown them the importance of being a team player. Among several of her duties, she also keeps track of the officers’ cultural diversity training. She started her career with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department in 1993.
Sunday Hero: Deputy Womack On Sunday, July 27, 2014, Deputy Womack responded to a dispatch call along I-30 and the Carroll Street exit, regarding a stranded dog stuck in the middle of traffic. A concerned citizen called 9-1-1. She also followed up with this positive note: “I am normally not happy seeing red and blue lights behind me, but today it was a welcome sight. The poor dog was stranded, exhausted, hot and thirsty and had no possible way of crossing the interstate. Traffic was terrible and I was uncertain how to help the dog without putting the dog, myself and others in danger. Officer Womack showed up and between my hazard lights and his car lights, traffic suddenly slowed and he was able to position his car and ultimately capture the dog. We went to SPCA and were directed to Animal Services where we were able to get assistance. Officer Womack demonstrated great care and concern for a helpless creature. For this, I am most appreciative and honored to have met this compassionate man.”—Kristi Cawley Thank you, Deputy Womack!!!
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Congratulations Graduates!
Basic Peace Officer Class # 131 celebrated their graduation on June 20, 2014. DeSoto Police Chief Joseph W. Costa served as the keynote speaker for the evening. The class of 16 included nine new deputies. The other law enforcement agency represented were from Lancaster, Duncanville, and DeSoto.
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Announcements BIRTHS June 20, 2014: Deputy J. Hampton, 1st Watch-Traffic Section, and his wife welcome a baby girl. Skyla Monae weighed a healthy 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 18.7 inches long. Mother, father and baby are doing great! DEATHS June 10, 2014: Allen Dade III, brother of Vanessa Ephraim, Clerk VIII-Bond Desk, passed away. June 12, 2014: Beulah Brown, mother of Teresa Brown, Data Management Unit, passed away. June 18, 2014: Gilbert Williams, husband of Bettye Williams, Fugitive Section, passed away. June 20, 2014: Ann Harrison, wife of retired Detention Service Supervisor Rusty Harrison,; and the mother-in-law of Deputy P. Lee, Traffic Section & Detective Marcus Chavez, VCU-Traffic Section, passed away.
It’s back! Join the fun! Sign up today! Thanks to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, District Attorney Craig Watkins, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, and Parkland Hospital, Dallas County will be participating in the Corporate Challenge this year. The annual challenge takes place during the months of August, September, and October in the Richardson area. It is designed to promote fitness, wellness, and improved morale; and to raise funds for the Special Olympics of Texas. Employees, retirees, and spouses of employees and retirees are eligible. There is no required cost to the participants OPENING CEREMONY: Fri. Aug. 15th, 2014
June 20, 2014: Betty Patterson, mother-in-law of DTO/FW Aubrey David, 2nd Watch-West Tower, passed away. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers during their time of sorrow.
Congrats!
Full event calendar at: http://www.cor.net/cc/activities.html
Anyone interested in participating DSO Rogelio Salazar and DSO Rowdy Gilbert, Intake Section were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Dallas Police Department.
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please e-mail David.Mitchell@dallascounty.org
For submission of a newsletter item: Carmen.Castro@dallascounty.org
For the latest updates: www.dallas-sheriff.com
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Sworn personnel who would like to purchase the Special Purpose Badge may do so with Senior Sergeant Bryan Sherman for $45: Office (214)589-2315 Work Cell (214)213-0536 bsherman@dallascounty.org ***No money is being made on behalf of the department to keep the cost as low as possible for all sworn members wishing to purchase this badge. **
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