DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Oct/Nov 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
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Behind The
BADGE
Kids & Cops
Employee of the Month Honors
DSO Award
Fall 2014 Interns
Digital Government Award
Latina Living Legend Award
Right to Photograph & Record Program
Retirements
Announcements
FROM THE SHERIFF
Pictured: Some of the many members of the Kids and Cops program during the 2014 State Fair trading card
signing event.
The latest Kids & Cops program participants have stayed busy this fall. In Octo-
ber, several of the latest trading card featured officers participated in this year’s
Kids and Cops event at the State Fair of Texas. There were 17 new trading cards
unveiled this year, with 23 individuals featured from across all of the department.
Kids and Cops was established by Dallas County Sheriff’s Department Reserve
Captain Charlie Tyner in 1994. It is funded by donations from local businesses, as
well as private individuals. This year’s sponsors are Dallas Children’s Charities,
the Kroger Company, and Club Corp.
Another holiday season is upon us. In this issue we celebrate several accolades
throughout the department. Our focus on ensuring we have a solid and positive
relationship with the community remains a top commitment. Whether it be at an
National Night Out event, a local school Career Day or at State Fair of Texas chil-
dren’s event, it’s always a great time to experience.
Thank you for doing your part when it comes to representing this department in
front of the citizens of Dallas County. It does not go unnoticed. Happy holiday
season!
—Sheriff Lupe Valdez
In the Community
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Kids & Cops in the Community
State Fair of Texas
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October 2014 – Deputy Laura Hines & Deputy Porfirio Limones
Deputy Laura Hines and Deputy Porfirio Limones handle administrative duties
for the Dallas County Sherriff’s Department-Detentions Bureau. The duo serves
as liaison for the department with the Attorney General’s Office, the Texas
Commission on Jail Standards, the Dallas County Commissioners Court, Park-
land Hospital, as well as state public officials. The team handles a long list of
duties with all of these entities and also executes special projects as issued by
the detentions commanders.
Deputy Hines has served in this capacity for over four years and been recog-
nized for her hard work by the Dallas Police Department’s captain assigned to
the Dallas County jail. She is patient and understanding when handling any
complaints from the public.
Deputy Limones is an asset when it comes to handling matters with the Span-
ish speaking community. He serves as interpreter when need be. He has also
served in this capacity for over four years and been recognized for his hard
work by the Dallas Police Department’s captain assigned to the Dallas County
jail.
Detention Service Officer Laressa Hall, from the
West Tower was awarded the 2014 Detention In-
structor of the Year Award for Crisis Intervention
Training. DSO Hall, along with other detentions’
staff have trained several other agencies in CIT
training. The event took place at Lovers Lane Meth-
odist Church.
Pictured: Chief Deputy Blaise Mikulewicz, DSO Laressa Hall and Lana Presley during the awards reception on Oc-
tober 23, 2014.
Dallas County Employee of the Month Honors
Detention Instructor of the Year Award Recipient
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Townview High School students interning
this fall:
Juan Ulloa (PIO)
Joshua Jackson (Communications)
Maria Hernandez (Training Academy)
Jocelyn Martine (Administration)
Sunset High School students interning this fall:
Cesar Valdez (Auto Task Force)
Lourdes Gonzalez (Auto Task Force)
Griselda Garcia (Court Services)
Marissa Hernandez (Court Services)
Thalia Ramirez (HR Personnel)
Saira Robledo (Fugitive)
Jessica Arredondo (Fugitive)
Congratulations to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department! The department was awarded winner in the Best
Mobile or Wireless Project category by the Center for Digital Government. The IT in-car system project was a
collaborative effort between the department and the Office of Informational Technology.
The project targeted the implementation of an advanced in-car wireless enabled computing network to serve as
the platform for a number of mission critical applications, including the in-car video and multi-media evidence
collection system. As a result of this project, the deputies are now able to perform their jobs more efficiently.
The number of labor hours associated with the business process for managing digital multimedia evidence has
drastically reduced through the automation. The process of delivering digital evidence to the District Attorney’s
Office has also improved due to this development.
The recognition was officially presented at Dallas County Commissioners Court in early November. The Center
for Digital Government is a national research and advisory body on information technology policies and best
practices in state and local government. The Center provides resources to help the public and private sector
effectively incorporate new technologies.
Fall High School Interns
Digital Government Award
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Hispanic 100, a premier Dallas-Fort Worth network for Hispanic Women, recently honored Sheriff Lupe Valdez as the 2014 Latina Living Legend Honoree.
This prestigious annual event recognizes the lifetime commitment of a Dallas-Fort Worth area Latina who has distinguished herself through her profession, active community and civic participation, volunteerism, and/or philanthropic endeavors directly benefitting the community-at-large. Past honorees include some of North Tex-as’ exemplary leaders such the Honorable Anita N. Martinez, Dolores Gomez Barzune, Dr. Gloria Contreras, Gloria Campos, Adelfa B. Callejo, Clara Hinojosa and most recently Dr. Catalina Garcia.
Sheriff Valdez’s many accomplishments include becoming the highest ranking law enforcement officer in the County of Dallas, and serving as the first Latina sheriff in the nation. Her career in law enforcement spans over three decades. The sheriff’s commit-ment to public service continues as a servant leader to the citizens of Dallas County.
This fall, the Dallas County Sheriff’s
Department partnered with the Dallas
Police Department to host a law en-
forcement course focused on the citi-
zens’ rights to photograph and record
in public. The event addressed First
and Fourth Amendment rights, search
and seizure, exigent circumstances,
federal civil rights lawsuits against po-
lice agencies, as well as, an analysis
and update on the most recent cases
and court rulings dealing with these
issues.
Mickey H. Osterreicher, general coun-
sel for the National Press Photographers Association, discussed the right of the press and the public to photo-
graph and record, as well as, provided practical advice regarding the best ways to handle these situations.
The benefit for law enforcement is to avoid costly lawsuits that can cost municipalities money they can ill afford
to pay. Over 100 law enforcement officers attended the event hosted at the Bill J. Priest El Centro College
campus.
Latina Living Legend Award Recipient
Addressing the First and Fourth Amendment Rights
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Congratulations to Captain Mark A. Howard on his recent retirement after serving the department in several ca-
pacities during his 30 years of service. The department gathered to celebrate the captain’s career for a formal
celebration in October. Among the various keepsakes presented to him, was a replica of the Fallen Deputies
Memorial which he was so instrumental in making a reality for the department. He is currently still leading this
year’s Bryant Joseph Christmas in the Community event which will take place on Dec. 20th, 2014.
Thank you for your service!
Captain Mark Howard Retires
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Announcements
Captured moments around the department:
Kids & Cops officers DTO Lisa Taylor, DTO Charlotte Dorhan,
DSO Anne Robinson and PIO Carmen Castro had a chance to
attend Career Day at Richard Lagow Elementary School.
On Saturday - November 8, 2014 as part of the Veterans Affairs Homeless Stand Down, the Dallas VA gave away over 200 coats for homeless veterans.
Veterans were also provided with various other clothing items.
DSO Rolando Garcia (North Tower) was present. He and his uncle provided free hy-giene kits for the veter-ans. DSO Garcia also makes wooden toys he do-nates to homeless and un-der served children.
Grant writer Rue Mayweather, a military veteran attended a Veter-ans Affairs Homeless Stand Down event hosted for women where they were given free makeovers, infor-mation on benefits, employments and other helpful information
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BIRTHS
October 21, 2014: DSO Nancy Gonzales-North Tower welcomed a boy. Santiago Rico Hernandez weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. Congratulations!
DEATHS
October 15, 2014: Murphy L. Maxie Jr., brother of Civilian Vault Supervisor-2nd Watch Gertrude Sommers passed away.
October 19, 2014: Former DSO Aaron Hamb passed away. He was the father of Richard Hamb, Court Ser-vices.
October 31, 2014: Bobby Glen Wilson, son of former Dep-uty Ruby Wilson passed away.
November 9, 2014: Garrett Nious, father of DSO Patty Sullivan, Kays Tower-2nd Watch, passed away.
November 9, 2014: Earl Davis, father of DSO Vincent Da-vis, Support Services/Cook Chill, passed away.
November 10, 2014: Irene Bagsby, mother of Bettye Wil-liams, Fugitive Section-Extradition Specialist-Clerk 5, passed away.
November 12, 2014: Aleyamma Abraham, mother of Ja-cob Abraham, Bonds/Warrants Clerk, passed away.
November 19, 2014: Dakota Watson, son of Deputy Der-rell Watson, Civil Warrants, passed away.
Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers during their time of sorrow.
The 2014 Veterans
Day Parade.
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