Texas’ Largest Police Union The Publication of the Houston Police Officers’ Union www.HPOU.org Vol. XXXX No. 10 October 2014 The President’s Message Badge & Gun goes Public, and City HR hears Our Voices about Health Assessment Ray Hunt The City of Houston Human Resources Division heard the loud voices of many of you at our September meeting and made changes as a result.
Effective Sept. 22, HR and Cigna discontinued the use of Zensey for the health assessment and have reverted back to last year’s procedure. Employees may access the health assessment on mycigna.com.
To qualify for the discount on your 2015 health plan contribution, you must complete the online health assessment by Nov. 14. You will still need to earn 500 or more wellness points as in the past, but you are not even eligible to qualify if the health assessment is Christmas in October? No, this is even better. HPOU’s 2nd Vice President Joe not complete by Nov. 14. Gamaldi, left, and picnic coordinator Colton Peverill oversee the raffle prizes for the younger folks planning to attend this year’s third annual HPOU Family Picnic on Oct. 18 at its traditional location at Tin Hall, 14800 Tin Hall Rd in Members who completed the health assessment using the Zensey Cypress. For the first time in picnic history, free raffle tickets will be handed tool will receive credit for the assessment and do not have to retake out to all young people present for the prize drawings. The big grand prize in the assessment this year. Members who attempted to take it under the raffle (see center of picture) is a PlayStation 4! Plenty of free tickets are still Zensey, but did not complete it, must take the new assessment at available at the Union office. GARY HICKS PHOTO. mycigna.com.
NON-PROFIT ORG. Houston Police Officers’ Union U.S. Postage Please find a guest column by the City’s HR representative inside 1600 State Street PAID this issue of the Badge & Gun. Houston, Texas Houston, Texas 77007 Permit No. 7227 Thanks to all who voiced their privacy concerns loud and clear at our meeting. Your voices were heard! B&G Going Public The HPOU Board of Directors voted last month to begin mailing hard copies of the Badge & Gun monthly to the first 5,000 Houstonians who register with us.
We believe it’s important for our message to get out to those in our community who are interested in the great things our officers in the
Non-profit Statement: Badge & Gun is published monthly at no subscription charge. department do on a daily basis. The other paper in the city chooses Send Correspondence and Address Changes (include mailing label) to print those stories that sell newspapers and rarely exposes the To: BADGE & GUN 1600 State Street Houston, TX 77007. Telephone: 713-237-0282. many positive things officers do. Continues on Page 5A Page 1A Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 1 9/30/14 10:39 PM HPOU Board of Directors Executive Board
Ray Hunt Doug Griffith Joseph Gamaldi Will Reiser President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President Secretary (281) 701-5428 (713) 501-4991 (832) 283-9492 (281) 923-1626 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Board Members
J.G. Garza Gary Hicks Jeff Wagner Robert Breiding David Riggs Terry Wolfe Don Egdorf Bubba Caldwell Director 1 Director 2 Director 3 Director 4 Director 5 Director 6 Director 7 Director 8 (832) 875-1377 (832) 368-6283 (832) 512-8732 (713) 854-6391 (281) 387-8935 (832) 341-0165 (713) 240-6033 (281) 924-4498 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Joseph Castaneda Rebecca Dallas Rosalinda Ybanez Timothy Whitaker Luis Menedez-Sierra Robert Sandoval Stephen Augustine Tom Hayes Director 9 Director 10 Director 11 Director 12 Director 13 Director 14 Director 15 Director 16 (281) 798-5051 (832) 419-9589 (832) 293-1495 (832) 606-9502 (832) 513-5110 (281) 924-6369 (832) 677-0137 (281) 924-3015 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Bill Booth Terry Seagler John Yencha Colton Peverill Director 17 Director 18 Director 19 Director 20 (281) 924-3016 (832) 494-8244 (832) 731-9361 (832) 291-9004 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Mark Clark Executive Director Tim Butler Joslyn Johnson Randy Upton Cole Lester Dana Hitzman (832) 200-3434 Treasurer Parliamentarian Sergeant at Arms Assistant Secretary 2nd Assistant Secretary [email protected] (713) 204-4372 (832) 642-9899 (281) 352-6236 (281) 924-3003 (832) 731-7501 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 2 9/30/14 10:39 PM Editorial BADGE HPOU PAC Endorsements &GUN Governor Texas Court Alicia Franklin (R) 311th Voice of the Houston Police Officers’ Union Greg Abbott (R) of Criminal Appeals David Farr (R) 312th Published monthly at no subscription charge David Newell (R) Place 9 Glen Devlin (R) 313 th by the: Lieutenant Governor Kevin Yeary (R) Place 4 John Phillips (R) 314th Houston Police Officers’ Union Dan Patrick (R) Bert Richardson (R) Place 3 Mike Schneider (R) 315th 1600 State Street, Houston, TX 77007 Grant Dorfman (R) 334th Ph: 832-200-3400 • Toll free: 1-800-846-1167 Fax: 832-200-3470 State Comptroller Court of Appeals E-mail: [email protected] Glenn Hegar (R) Laura Higley (R) 1st Court Place 5 Harris County Criminal Website address: www.HPOU.org Kem Frost (R) Courts at Law Paula Goodhart (R) #1 Legal Department: 832-200-3420 Commissioner of Agriculture 14th Court Chief Justice Legal Dept Fax: 832-200-3426 Sid Miller (R) Marc Brown (R) 14th Court Place 4 Bill Harmon (R) #2 Insurance: 832-200-3410 Ken Wise (R) 14th Court Place 7 Natalie Fleming (R) #3 Russell Lloyd (R) 1st Court Place 3 John Clinton (R) #4 Badge & Gun is the official publication of the Texas Senate Houston Police Officers’ Union. Badge & Gun is Robert Nichols (R) District 3 Margaret Harris (R) #5 published monthly under the supervision of its Charles Schwertner (R) District 5 Harris County Larry Standley (R) #6 Board of Directors. However, opinions expressed Van Taylor (R) District 8 District Attorney Pam Derbyshire (R) #7 by individual Board members or any other writer in this publication do not necessarily reflect the Kelly Hancock (R) District 9 Devon Anderson (R) Jay Karahan (R) #8 opinion of the entire Board of Directors. Editorial Kirk Watson District 14 Analia Wilkerson (R) #9 submissions are welcomed and encouraged. John Whitmire (D) District 15 Harris County District Clerk Dan Spjut (R) #10 All submissions must be received by the 7th of the month. Joan Huffman (R) District 17 Chris Daniel (R) Diane Bull (R) #11 Royce West (D) District 23 Robin Brown (R) #12 ADVERTISEMENT IN THE BADGE & Donna Campbell (R) District 25 County Clerk of Harris County Don Smyth (R) #13 GUN DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, Mike Fields (R) #14 A WARRANTY OR A GUARANTEE BY Craig Estes (R) District 30 Stan Stanart (R) THE UNION. Jean Hughes (R) #15 Texas House State District Courts Harris County Civil Courts POSTMASTER: Ron Reynolds (D) District 27 (Family, Civil, and Criminal) Send address changes to Kenneth Sheets (R) District 107 Jeff Shadwick (R) 55th Debra Mayfield (R) #1 Badge & Gun Jason Villabla (R) District 114 Michael Landrum (R) 113th Theresa Chang (R) #2 1600 State Street Randy Wilson (R) 157th Linda Storey (R) #3 Houston, TX 77007 Patricia Harless (R) District 126 Fax: 832-200-3470 Dan Huberty (R) District 127 Catherine Evans (R) 180th Roberta Lloyd (R) #4 Wayne Smith (R) District 128 Jeannine Barr (R) 182nd Dennis Paul (R) District 129 Vanessa Vasquez (R) 183rd County Probate Courts Allen Fletcher (R) District 130 Susan Brown (R) 185th Lloyd Wright (R) #1 Alma Allen (D) District 131 Bill Burke (R) 189th Mike Wood (R) #2 Mike Scholfield (R) District 132 Patricia Kerrigan (R) 190th Rory Olsen (R) #3 Jim Murphy (R) 133 Denise Collins (R) 208th Christine Butts (R) #4 Sarah Davis (R) District 134 Mike McSpadden (R) 209th Gary Elkins (R) District 135 Mark Carter (R) 228th Harris County Gene Wu (D) District 137 Brad Hart (R) 230th Justice of the Peace, Dwayne Bohac (R) District 138 Mary Lou Keel (R) 232nd Pct 4 Place 2 Sylvester Turner (D) District 139 Wesley Ward (R) 234th Laryssa Korduba (R) Armando Walle (D) District 140 Roy Moore (R) 245th Important Numbers Senfronia Thompson (D) District 141 Charlie Prine (R) 246th Fort Bend County Harold Dutton (D) District 142 Katherine Cabaniss (R) 248th Court at Law #4 ATO: 713-223-4ATO Ana Hernandez Luna (D) District 143 Judy Warne (R) 257th R.H. “Sandy” Bielstein (R) Badge & Gun: 832-200-3400 Mary Ann Perez (D) District 144 Denise Bradley (R) 262nd HPOU Offices: 832-200-3400 Carol Alvarado (D) District 145 Jim Wallace (R) 263rd Garnet Coleman (D) District 147 Dan Hinde (R) 269th 1-800-846-1167 Jessica Farrar (D) District 148 Brent Gamble (R) 270th Insurance Fax: 832-200-3470 Hubert Vo (D) District 149 Lynn Bradshaw Hull (R) 280th Legal Services: 832-200-3420 Debbie Riddle (R) District 150 Sylvia Matthews (R) 281st Legal Fax: 832-200-3426 Caroline Baker (R) 295th Texas Supreme Court James Lombardino (R) 308th email: [email protected] Jeff Brown (R) Place 6 Sheri Dean (R) 309th www.hpou.org Phil Johnson (R) Place 8 Lisa Milard (R) 310th
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 4 9/30/14 10:39 PM Continues from Page 1A Thanks to the families of the candidates as well for altering your lives This new policy will get our message out beyond our members. There during this process. will initially be no cost, but a small fee may be imposed if the demand exceeds the 5,000 number. Each member will continue to receive the PAC Endorsements Badge & Gun at no cost. Early voting starts soon for the general election on Nov. 4. All HPOU Anyone with a computer can already read our paper online at PAC endorsements are listed at HPOU.org and this issue of the hpou.org, but many still prefer to read an actual paper. We will Badge & Gun. Please remember to go all the way down the ballot to vote as many of our judicial friends are near the bottom. announce an email address soon where those interested can register to receive the paper. If you are a regular voter, you will receive many voter guides in the mail from various “groups” or individuals. Please know that our PAC Promotional Testing Complete has carefully screened the candidates we have endorsed to ensure that they are pro-police and will protect those benefits we have The last of the three promotional exams was completed last month been promised. when the lieutenant assessment was held on Sept. 20. As with every promotional test, there were issues and everyone was not satisfied. HPOU Elections The city has certified all lists but the HPOU is still researching all complaints to ensure fairness to everyone. Sign-up for the two vice president positions and all the even numbered Board Positions closed on Oct. 2. Voting for the contested This was the first promotional exam where a member of the Majority races begins at noon on Oct. 6 and ends at noon on Oct. 17. All Bargaining Agent (HPOU) and a member of the Command Staff voting will be done electronically at hpou.org. Sgt David Balderaz is monitored the assessors grading the candidates. the election chairman for this election.
There will be no more promotional exams under the current We hope to see many of you and your families at the annual picnic contract and I would anticipate both sides taking a close look at the at Tin Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18. You must have tickets to enter. All promotional system in the next contract to improve on the current tickets are free at the HPOU, but issuing them to members and their system. No system is perfect, but we must strive to make the system families allows us to get an idea of the number planning to attend. as fair as possible for the many who put their lives on hold to study for these exams and assessments. Come out and have a great time!
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 5 9/30/14 10:39 PM AN ‘AMIGO’ DEAL FOR YOUR SPORTS COLLECTIBLES! Tom Kennedy is a long-time Houston sports memorabilia dealer who doesn’t believe in HPD Officers paying retail. Here are some examples:
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 6 9/30/14 10:39 PM B&G Guest Column City HR Addresses Privacy Issue, Reverts to Previous Health Assessment Editor’s Note: The City’s online health Although safeguards were in place to prevent concentration of specific health conditions. assessment campaign has drawn the ire the release of personal information, Zensey’s For example, when the biometric screenings and concern of HPD officers because of the format raised some privacy concerns among and health assessment revealed a prevalence perceived threat to their privacy. The Badge employees, including representatives from of high cholesterol among employees, the & Gun offered the City’s Human Resources HPOU. To address those concerns and move city began providing free generic cholesterol officials the opportunity to address this forward with employee health assessment medications to employees. issue and other frequently asked questions participation, Human Resources and Cigna about health assessment. Here with the elected to discontinue the use of Zensey. “The city’s focus on wellness is not so we can response is Elise Rambaud Marrion, Senior have personal information about employees. Communications Specialist for HR. This is about empowering employees and By ELISE RAMBAUD MARRION helping them help themselves. Over the last In today’s digital landscape, Internet users four years we have seen how people’s lives have a responsibility to safeguard their have been transformed because they took personal privacy. Savvy consumers should control of their health,” Reid said. always read and fully understand online agreements and privacy disclaimers before “The health assessment not only alerts “checking the box.” So, asking questions is employees to potential health problems, but the right thing to do. it has a financial impact,” Reid said. “We have been able to prevent premiums from increasing and actually rolled back copays. Those things are not so we can be more intrusive upon employee privacy, it is so we can help them be healthier and enjoy more fuller and richer lives.” Effective Sept. 22: All employees can access the health assess- ment on mycigna.com. Be sure to have your Elise Marrion Rambaud Cigna ID card, your username and password. “Zensey was entirely HIPAA compliant, and employee personal health information was To qualify for the discount on your 2015 never at risk,” Human Resources Director health plan contribution, you must complete Omar Reid said in a message to HPD officers. the online health assessment by Nov. 14.
“We heard your concerns, and we didn’t Employees who completed the health want anything to distract employees from assessment using the Zensey tool will participating in the health assessment and receive credit, and will not have to retake the qualifying for a discount on your health health assessment. plan contribution.” Employees who attempted to take the health Paula McHam, Cigna account executive, assessment on Zensey, but did not complete reiterated that online health assessments it correctly, will be required to complete it are a common practice among large employ- on mycigna.com. These employees will be Houston HR Director Omar Reid ers, and emphasized Cigna’s commitment to notified. protect employee privacy. When Houston police officers and the Biometric screenings through healthfair.com Houston Police Officers' Union had questions “Cigna has a legal agreement with Audax, will continue as scheduled. about the recent employee online health the creator of Zensey, to protect the assessment, the city of Houston Human personal health information of our clients,” To qualify for a discount on your 2015 medical Resources department and Cigna listened. McHam said. “Cigna regards privacy with the plan contribution ($12.50 per pay period or highest priority, and we want city employees $300 per year): As part of Human Resource’s annual to be confident that their information is treated online health assessment campaign, Cigna with the utmost care and confidentiality. We ASAP: Get your biometric numbers from your introduced a new health assessment don’t sell, publish or share your data.” doctor or through a free biometric screening tool to city of Houston employees called at a city worksite. Schedule your screening at Zensey in early August. Effective Monday, The health assessment is a valuable tool healthfair.com. Sept. 22, Cigna ceased use of Zensey and that gives Cigna and the city a holistic view reverted to the University of Michigan Health of employee health. It enables the city to Nov. 14, 2014: Deadline to complete your Assessment, the familiar health assessment tailor specific educational programs and online health assessment tool used in previous years. even offer zero-copay programs based on the Continues on Page 9A Page 7A Badge & Gun • October 2014
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 8 9/30/14 10:39 PM HPOU Getting more ‘Likes’ on Facebook and Growing Number of Twitter Followers By TOM KENNEDY Hundreds and hundreds of Houstonians follow HPOU on Twitter HPOU is learning that Facebook and Twitter is “a good way to interact and – like Facebook – the numbers continue to rise on a daily basis, not only with our membership but also with the community.” Gamaldi explained.
The Union’s 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi said the social Gamaldi especially pointed out that HPOU on Facebook provides networking services prove every day that they are “an essential monthly video recaps of monthly general membership meetings for tool in communications” and underscored the message: Like us on officers unable to attend those programs held the first Thursday of Facebook and follow us on Twitter. the month in the Breck Porter Building on State Street.
“As a whole, these are a great way to communicate basic “Now if you can’t make it to the meeting,” he said, “you can see a announcements to our membership but get across our side of video of HPOU President Ray Hunt providing a brief recap of major the story of the day to our friends and followers as well as the business, policies and related news. You still get all the information mainstream media,” Gamaldi told the Badge & Gun. and you don’t have to be there.”
“Our posts can reach over a quarter million people,” he said. “We Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the world of social want to urge members to encourage their family members and networking. Facebook, launched in February 2004, now has friends to like us and follow us on these social networking services.” 1.3 billion users.
Gamaldi said HPOU has had more than 10,000 “likes” on Facebook Twitter, created in March 2006, enables users to send and read short and expects to see the number grow by great numbers. He said 140-character messages called “tweets.” More than 100 million “media types, council members and state representatives are finding users post more than 1.6 billion tweets per day. out that Twitter “is a good, fast way to learn the word that we want to get out.” See the online at hpou.org and…
Continues from Page 7A receive a pre-paid MasterCard. The more a Cigna representative or email Nov. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015: Earn 500 points you earn, the greater your reward. [email protected]. or more wellness points. Your health assessment is worth 200 points. Platinum: 955 points or more - $75 gift card For questions about wellness, please call 877-868-2002 No more faxes! We have a new online Gold: 805-950 points- $50 gift card or email [email protected]. tracking and reporting system for your points- Incentive Rewards Program. Silver: 655-800 points- $25 gift card
April 2015: Employees who go the extra For questions about your health assessment, mile and accumulate at least 655 points will please contact 832-393-6000 and ask for Support PAC, It Pays Big Returns Page 9A Badge & Gun • October 2014
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 10 9/30/14 10:39 PM 2-Year Mark Gamaldi: Success Stories of Yellow Cab Ride Home Continue at Impressive Rate By TOM KENNEDY He praised Yellow Cab as being “a great partner,” saying, “Any time HPOU 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi said the number of officers we’ve requested it, they have come through. They have also provided signed up for the Union’s Courtesy Ride Program has doubled over giveaways for the HPOU picnic and always seem happy to oblige the last year. whenever we need their help.”
“The program has been an overwhelming success,” said Gamaldi, All an HPOU member has to do is get a prepaid Yellow Cab Taxicard who led the establishment of the program, which now celebrates its is stop by the Union, sign off on the program’s rules and “get your second full year of operation. card” at no cost. Everything is done discretely without any names being made public. “It has received frequent usage over the last two years, and has provided rides to officers that have had too many on a night out.” The card is used for the cost of the fare and tip, its value is reloaded after any cab ride home. “It’s a very active program that accepts people who realize that they have had too many on a night out. We hope members will continue to The program was developed with Yellow Cab and patterned after one utilize this service when it’s needed.” designed by the Dallas Police Association.
The number of program participants has almost doubled in the last year. Gamaldi reminded officers that the card can only be used for a ride home; it cannot be used for bar hopping. Only officers may use the Last year at the one-year anniversary mark there were 300 officers card but they may have a guest(s) going to the same destination. who had signed up to use the program, sponsored in cooperation with Yellow Cab and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). “I want to extend a reminder to the folks that we do audit the program every week to check usage and reload the cards “We have had over 550 sign up for the program since its inception,” accordingly,” he explained. Gamaldi said. Gamaldi chaired the committee that put together the program and “We believe the cab program has raised awareness about drunk regularly reminds his fellow officers that “we are very sensitive to the driving and reaffirmed the message with the membership that they fact that we (Harris County) lead the nation in drunken driving deaths. don’t make a bad decision when out on a night on the town.” We don’t want to lose our officers to that.” Union Participating in Wheelchair Rugby Smash The Adaptive Athletics at the University of Houston and the 2014 Brereda said the tournament will consist of 12 teams; each team will Wheelchair Rugby Smash Tournament Fundraiser will be held Nov. have a minimum of four players to a maximum of eight. Each team 15 at the university’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. will be assigned a local wheelchair rugby athlete for guidance and competitive play. The entry fee is $500 for-profit and $375 nonprofit The Wheelchair Rugby Smash Tournament Fundraiser is a 509 (a)(1) teams, which includes a t-shirt and lunch for all participants. charitable event established by Adaptive Athletics at UH. Adaptive Athletics at UH is offering a safe and fun experience for The HPOU is sponsoring two teams as well as the luncheon. those interested in trying this unique sport.
“Our mission this fall,” founder and president Serjio Brereda said, “We hope to see you out there!” Brereda said. “Please feel free “is to raise funds in order to foster the development of an athletics to contact me at 832.656.5819 if you need more information. Your program at UH for students with disabilities, beginning with generous contribution will enable us to provide an incredible Wheelchair Rugby.” opportunity and experience to students with disabilities.”
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 12 9/30/14 10:39 PM RMS Report Room for Improvement with Field Interview Cards By Sgt. J. S. CRUSER Caller says she has been keeping records of when she’s eaten a meal Crime Scene Unit and gotten sick. She thinks her husband may have something to do The Field Interview Card is an invaluable tool that is beginning to be with it. She says he is a CIT consumer. Ok to enter an FI Card; also utilized by our department in a larger and larger capacity. One of my consider completing CIT/CIRT form on Portal. responsibilities when RMS went live was to monitor the status of the cards as they were completed. 6300 Bellaire: Traffic Stop with person and vehicle entry, NOI. Traffic stops do not need to be documented on a FI Card unless there is I noticed that we got very few in June when the system was turned relevant information for entry, not just as a matter of course. on. Of course this was expected because the entire system was new. Now, three months later, almost 100 cards have been entered into Person is CIT and believes celebrities and movie stars want to visit him. the system. Ok to enter an FI Card; consider completing CIT/CIRT form on Portal.
Data that you enter into a Field Interview Card can be searched within On 05-22-2014, Mrs. Roberts contacted me, Narcotics Officer xxxxxx, RMS and provide tips, clues, person or vehicle identities, and much from xxx-xxx-xxxx, to relay information regarding some suspicious more. If you have never entered a card, I want to encourage you to young black males in or around her complex located in the 5800 try and enter one the next time you have a suspicious encounter with block of Cullen Rd. She told me that she had observed around 3-4 someone. young black males with a purse, and she was pretty sure there were no females with them. Rumor is that the young males living in her To those that have already taken the extra step of entering a card, area, are committing robberies. She could not identify them or give a thanks and keep them coming! good description, but gave this license plate #xxx-xxxx. I did not find a registration of the plate but she described it as a silver or gray 4 I would like to touch on some issues that I have seen while reviewing door car. NOI. Excellent use of the FI Card. the process and the cards. Reportee who is manager had group (1 W/M, 2 B/M, 1 B/F) come in The first is that very few officers are correctly following the to eat. Only B/F paid for meal, others did not pay and began to eat. procedures necessary to make an Interview Card searchable in RMS. When manager saw this theft of service she confronted them. W/M in This is a critical procedure that must be completed by you when you group began cursing manager, calling her a bitch for not letting them complete the card. If it is not done, then the card will not become eat pizza. When she told them to leave or she was calling cops they available until an RMS team member searches for non-transferred left. W/M out the door was cussing at manager. She followed them cards. This creates a delay that can cause data not to be entered into out getting plate xxxxxxx from truck they got in. W/M said watch out the system until much later. when he comes back. Others were yelling at W/M to get in truck he was being a dumbass. This is a criminal offense and a report should The three step process to enter the Card into RMS is: be written. • Enter your card and Owner Approve the card. Most officers complete this step. Vehicle towed to 9401 Ronda for driver not having correct license • Right next to the Owner Approve tab is a tab labeled, “Freeze”. for vehicle type. No motorcycle license. No license plate on vehicle. Select it and click “Approve”. Towed by Stor N Texas Area 5 Storage Facility. Phone number • Right above the Freeze tab is a tab called, “RMS Transfer”. Select it 281-879-5173. Wrecker John Wiggins, City license number xxxx. Tow and click the button that says “RMS Transfer”. You will then receive slips should be entered in the report system, not the FI card. a “Transfer Complete” message. Was called to the location in regards to an assault in progress. As we The second issue is the proper use of the Field Interview Card. arrived, the suspect had left with the complainant in the complainant’s car. 3rd party caller stated he heard suspect beating on complainant. The FI Card is good for intelligence, trespass warnings, suspicious The vehicle was last seen heading north on Irvington. This is a criminal people or vehicles, suspicious circumstances, minor mental health offense and a report should be written. contacts, etc. It is not used to enter CYA information, tow information, gang member documentation or other situations that require a proper Listed person is a gang member with SW Texas/Tango Blast. Gang report or a different procedure (e.g. a person in crisis) to be followed. members must be documented in Gang Tracker, not in FI Card.
With regards to Mental Health issues, and if necessary, fill out the Listed person is a prostitute who uses meth and heroin. She was given a trespass warning (Baymont Inn), 9902 Gulf Fwy, employee CIT/CIRT referral form on the HPD Portal. Ashley Smith 04/12/91, TDL 33948432. Excellent use of the FI Card.
Here are some actual entries in RMS (Info changed): La Paint and Body Shop - 281-xxx-xxxx is selling salvaged vehicles in violation of Transportation Code 501.098 and using fake dealer tags. Possible Agg Assault suspect possibly armed with several rifles. Sold to an illegal immigrant, ford minivan, VIN JM3KW83J630363774. Suspected of driving white Impala with false license plate xxxxxx This is a criminal offense and a report should probably be written. returns to a maroon Toyota. Depending on other info, this should probably be a report. Page 13A Badge & Gun • October 2014
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 14 9/30/14 10:39 PM Officer Jones is HPOU’s Investigator of Month HPOU honored Officer Adrian Jones as Investigator of the Month at the September general membership meeting.
Sgt. C. E. Ponder of South Gessner Division detailed how Jones’ investigation resulted in the arrest of a robbery suspect.
On July 7, Officer Bobby Conley responded to a call on a robbery at the Metro PCS store in the 5700 block of Chimney Rock. A Hispanic or Asian male with his face covered robbed the store at gunpoint.
“The complainants mentioned that a Hispanic female had come into the store and filled out an application for employment,” Ponder said. “Officer Conley wisely included this information into the report.”
Jones’ investigation had information that the suspect left the scene in a black mini-van and that this individual “had a sleeve of tattoos on his right arm which started just below the elbow.” She also discovered that five other Metro PCS robberies had happened on the Southwest side.
The female’s application for employment revealed that this applicant had a boyfriend fitting the physical description of the robber. The boyfriend also owned a black mini-van.
Jones obtained a pocket warrant for the suspect and secured a consent to search his home. “During the search we recovered the clothing that was used in each robbery (the same hat, shirt and shoes),” Sgt. Ponder said. Sgt. C. E. Ponder of South Gessner Division presents Officer Adrian Jones with the Investigator of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO. Before interviewing the suspect, Officer Jones placed the clothing used in each robbery along with a still photo of the suspect “He looked at the clothing and the still photos and then looked up committing the robberies on the conference table,” Ponder said. at the ceiling. He was then taken into the interview room where he confessed to six robberies.” “The suspect was brought into the office and was allowed to pass by the conference table heading to the interview room.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 15 9/30/14 10:39 PM Psych Services Dr. Lethermon: ‘Moving on to a New and Exciting Season in My Life’ By VERDI R. LETHERMON And now, I’m moving on to a new and exciting season in my life. How do you say goodbye to the Department and the people who have accepted, embraced, respected, supported and trusted you for As I’ve shared so often, the mission of the Psychological Services 20 years? Division is to provide support without stigma to the classified and civilian employees to insure that they retire successfully, after a long I don’t know the answer to that question, but I do know it’s NOT easy! and satisfying career, on their own terms, and when they are ready.
I literally stumbled into HPD 20 years ago,not having half a clue My career has been satisfying and successful. I’m retiring on my own that my life would be forever changed. Prior to my interview, I never terms. And, I’m ready. Mission accomplished! imagined that I would work in law enforcement — especially not for a bureaucracy the size of HPD. I could never thank each and everyone in the Department who has personally touched my life. Let it suffice to say, that whether it was Robert Cordova at the Academy garage or Chief Charles McClelland Jr. during my exit interview, I have always felt supported and respected by the employees of the Department — no matter the circumstance.
But, I can and will say a very personal “Thank you” to ALL the men and women of the Department who allowed me to touch and be touched by the very intimate and often painful details of their lives. The painful stories that you shared, rarely made the five o’clock news. We know the details! But those stories proved to me – time and again – that the men and women who raise their hands and ask for the opportunity to protect and serve, are cut from a very different cloth.
I know it wasn’t easy to get psychologically naked in our offices and let us see your unseen fears, hurts and scars. But you did and I respect you for your emotional courage to dig deep and work hard. I pray that you are more healed and whole because of the work we did together; and I know the Department and the community are better served and protected because of your dedication to taking care of the whole you. I was my own boss in private practice, and I was not interested in So as I pass the baton, know that I have absolute confidence that the giving up my autonomy to join an organization with a chain of staff of the Psychological Services Division will continue the 35-year command. My colleagues thought I was crazy to even consider it. In tradition of compassion and professionalism as they serve the hindsight, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. psychological needs of the employees and their dependents.
I will always remember my interview/ tour of the Department with I expect you, the men and women of HPD, to raise your hand, say Greg Riede. I knew NOTHING about law enforcement! I was amazed “Help,” and receive “support without stigma” before it’s too late. to learn about the complexity, depth and career opportunities with HPD—under one payroll number. My mouth dropped then, and I have And always remember HPD, you are one of the best “stumbles” I ever not closed it in 20 years. made. I am forever grateful and honored that you gave me the privilege to serve with you, to be loved by you and to love you for 20 years. I will also never forget Greg’s words to me during my interview. He said to me, “We’ve worked very hard to gain the trust and respect of Thank you! Take care and be safe… the officers in the Department. Don’t screw it up.”
Those words were permanently etched in my heart and brain, and I have worked very hard to live up to that challenge. I have likewise challenged each and every member of my staff to do the same.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 16 9/30/14 10:39 PM The HPOU Store has an infant section with a wide assortment of sizes and colors. GARY HICKS PHOTO.
Need some HPOU or HPD gear in sizes 0 to senior citizen? Come on up to the third floor and see the Union’s No. 1 store- keeper, Lisa Marino. Lisa and the Union are devoting one entire room to an attractive display of the very latest attire and equipment, all neatly arranged according to sizes. She promises that the prices are reasonable, too. GARY HICKS PHOTO.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 17 9/30/14 10:39 PM Texas Narcotics Officers Association becoming Very Active in its Training, Education Programs By MICHAEL YBANEZ During the conference, Vanderberry turned over the reins of President Texas Narcotic Officers Association Regional Vice President and HPD to Executive Vice President and Senior Houston Police Officer Sid Narcotics Senior Police Officer John “JG” Garza will be the first to tell Veliz. Other key facilitators included State Training Coordinator and you what it is like to experience many a risky encounter with the seedy HPD Senior Police Officer Jerry McClain, assigned to the Narcotics lowlifes who deal in the illicit narcotics trade. And he should know. Division, as well as other executive board members amongst the five regions in Texas and East regional board members to include As a 33-year veteran officer, he has served the majority of his career Vice President John “JG” Garza and Director Rosalinda Ybanez, also fighting Houston’s drug trade as a patrol officer, Tactical Team assigned to the Houston Police Narcotics Division along with Director member and Narcotics investigator, where he worked all levels of Robert McClain assigned to Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. investigations from street level, mid-level and HIDTA squad member, where he helped put away some of the most heinous and violent drug Classes Offered dealers and Mexican cartel members this city has ever encountered. Under the Direction of State Training Co-coordinator Jerry McClain Garza will tell us that the Mexican cartels are not in the process and East Region Training Coordinator Juan Martinez, the following of taking over the drug distribution networks countrywide; he will classes, both tactical and academic, were offered by TNOA and there say that they have already taken over both in the Houston area and was no shortage of participants as all of the instructors were well nationwide and they have tapped into the Mexican gang network to received as recognized experts in their fields of study. facilitate their distribution and enforcement actions. Drug Unit Supervisor – MCTC Police agencies alone, including those at the federal level, cannot stand up to these violent cartels without close cooperation and Detecting Danger – MCTC training. To facilitate this, the Texas Narcotics Officers Association Search Warrants / Tracking Orders – (TNOA), a 45-year old non-profit professional trade organization, ADA Marcy McCorvey (Harris County District Attorney’s Office) serves to facilitate the exchange of information among members of the association on the movements of drug violators and to provide Vehicle Traps – Todd Neilon (Pasadena PD) updates on new techniques used by either criminals or investigators. Warrant Service for the Narcotics Officer – Also, TNOA recommends legislation favorable to effective drug Ross Murray and Adam Flores (CCPD) enforcement and opposes detrimental legislation, keeps the membership advised of new drug abuse trends, current What Now? Aftermath of a Critical Incident – Cleat changes in the law and judicial decisions, provides the public with appropriate information on narcotic and drug abuse, promotes the Highway Interdiction – Danny Nunez (Texas DPS) professionalization of drug enforcement, and serves as a benevolent organization for its members. One Pot Meth Cooks – MCTC Active Shooter Debriefing – With over 1,000 members statewide, TNOA stands alongside other Travis Lacox and Andrew Murph (College Station PD) professional organizations such as Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA), Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Vehicle Assault / Officer Rescue – and numerous other statewide and nationwide public and private Eric Termuelen (Houston PD Narcotics) organizations to provide the most current training available. While some of this training is available year-round at various locales, much Undercover Weapons – Jay Thrailkill (Houston PD Narcotics) of the training takes place at the annual TNOA Training Conference which is held at different cities throughout the state in the late Tactical Breaching – Sandy Wall (Safariland-retired HPD SWAT) summer or early fall months. Sex, Drug, and the Internet – Joe Allen and Travis Hebert This year’s 2014 TNOA Annual training Conference took place August Diversion Investigations – Shane Tiernan (Purdue Pharmaceuticals) 18-21 at the wonderful seaside resort city of South Padre Island at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The conference began Tactical Weapons Standards – with a presentation of “The Bulletproof Mind-Mental Preparation for Dan Colasanto and Kevin Ross (Garland PD) Combat” by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (hosted by CLEAT), who is one of the world’s leading experts on the causes of violent crime. This Distraction Device (Flashbang) Certification – eight hour presentation explored the dangers confronting modern Antonio Gonzalez (Retired HPD SWAT) policing, violent crime in America, Post-traumatic stress disorder, “The Warrior Spirit” and the Warrior and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Tactical Reach and Treat – Kevin Durio (UDT) ºManaging Confidential Informants – The conference continued through the week under the direction of Lou Savelli (Homefront Protective Group / Retired NYPD) then TNOA President and Houston Senior Police Officer Abraham Vanderberry, Executive Director Gilbert Gonzalez and Victor Alba. Continues on Page 19A Page 18A Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 18 9/30/14 10:39 PM Continues from Page 18A Scholarship Winners Managing and registering each class participant throughout the day required a “Posse” of individuals who all volunteered their time As part of their ongoing community involvement, the TNOA awards at personal expense. This group, known as “The Posse” consisted yearly scholarships to relatives of TNOA members in good standing. of HPD Officers Kristin Uhlin, Fred Rodriguez, Edward Medrano, This year’s scholarship winners included several outstanding students. Kenneth Echols, Gerald Goines, Bobby King, Michael Ybanez, Mark Ong, Todd Neilon, Nick McCanless (Pasadena PD), Juan Delacruz $3,000 Scholarship (Katy PD), Scott Spencer (Montgomery County SO), and Jaime Christine Ong Fernandez (DEA) Father Mark Ong and Mother Cindy Ong (Houston PD)
Award Winners $2,500 Scholarship No police action is without danger and it is inherently accepted that Katherine Addie Whitehurst Narcotics actions present a higher threat level and higher difficulty in Kirk Whitehurst (father) – Taylor County Sheriffs Office case investigation since many of the suspects are likely to be armed and are not known until the time of their arrest. Recognizing this $1,500 Scholarship element of danger, the following officers were recognized by TNOA as Cody Davenport Clay Officers of the Year for their commendable actions; Brent Clay (Father) – Amarillo Police Department
TNOA Narcotic Officer of the Year – $1,000 Scholarships Roland Ponce (West Region) Lubbock Sheriff’s Office, Lubbock, TX Hannah Peterson / Jose Gonzalez (Stepfather) – Texas DPS East Region Officer of the Year – Jadon Morales / Richard Morales (Father) Bay City PD Michael Mize Navasota Police Department Navasota, Texas Marissa Hernandez / Richard Hernandez (Father) Brazoria County SO Central Region Officer of the Year – Morgan Magness / Steven Magness (Stepfather) Houston PD Andrew Berger, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, LaGrange, Texas South Region Officer of the Year – TNOA supported and sponsored an early morning 5K fun run along Gregorio Puente, Port Isabel Police Department, Port Isabel, TX the beach benefitting the local island animal rescue. This event was Prosecutor of the Year – well received and hope are that it will become a staple event in future Assistant District Attorney Katherine McDaniel, TNOA conferences. Harris County District Attorney’s Office Non-Narcotics Officer of the Year – No conference of this magnitude is possible without major Sgt. Anita Seamans, Live Oak PD, Live Oak, Texas sponsors and the TNOA wish to thank friends and supporters Bill and Narcotics Detector Dog Team of the Year – Debra Algeo of Carbide Specialist Inc., Capps Truck and Van Rentals, Kristin Uhlin and K9 Sita, Houston Police Department Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), Coors Unit of the Year – Distributing, MidWest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC), New Pasadena Police Department Narcotics Unit under the direction Equity Productions of Newport Beach California, Reliant Labels of El of Lt. John Dombrowa. Members Sgt. Chuck Barth, Detectives Paso Texas. Al Alvarez, Mike Cooper, Alex Duran, Toni Fehl, Pete Mejia, Todd Neilon, Lee Oliver, Mike Phillips, Orlando Rebollar, Cory Scott, Plans are currently under way for the next TNOA training conference James Wright, Mike Pickell, Dan O’Sullivan, Raul Granados, and to be held in San Antonio Texas August 17-20, 2015. Larry Candelari (deceased 2013) The Unit dedicated the award to Larry Candelari. If you would like to join TNOA and take advantage of the benefits of membership and training opportunities, visit online at TNOA.org or The surviving spouse of PPD L. Detective Candelari, Julie Candelari, TNOA-East Region.com or contact any of the above mentioned TNOA presented a specialized class for survivors of Police Officers which board members. she used her experience as a survivor to teach spouses and family members and friends of the process surrounding death of a loved one and shared her own grieving experience with the hope that it would help others facing similar tragic incidents. The class received rave reviews. Support PAC, It Pays Big Returns Page 19A Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 19 9/30/14 10:39 PM Officer Bland Honored for his Freeway Heroics Senior Police Officer Jacques Bland was recognized as the Patrol Officer of the Month for July for his courageous handling of a mentally disturbed woman who was walking erratically in traffic on the North Loop.
This happened about 1 p.m. on May 15 when Bland observed the woman running in and out of traffic in the eastbound lanes of the Loop, realizing that she was suffering from a mental health crisis. Many vehicles traveling at high rates of speed were swerving to avoid striking the woman, while 18-wheelers slammed on their brakes to avoid hitting her.
Bland decided to get out of his patrol car and handle the dangerous situation on foot.
“Officer Bland attempted to stop traffic while simultaneously chasing after the woman,” HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra said. “The woman jumped over the freeway dividers and began running in the westbound lanes of the North Loop.”
Bland rushed onto the freeway, dodging the onrushing vehicles, endangering his own life. He also noticed that the woman had a knife in her hand. HPOU’s Luis Menendez-Sierra presents Officer Bland with the July Patrol “Officer Bland moved in and tackled the woman out of the main lanes Officer of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO. onto the inside shoulder of the freeway. In the process he was able to disarm the woman.” “Bland’s heroism, fast thinking and commitment to the preservation of life prevented the woman from being struck by a vehicle traveling With great difficulty the officer finally restrained the woman so that on the freeway,” Menedez-Sierra said in presenting the award to the she was not able to run back onto the freeway until backup arrived to North Division officer. direct traffic. Bland got her into his patrol car. Tewes Named August Patrol Officer of the Month HPOU presented Patrol Officer Eric Tewes with the August Patrol Officer of the Month honor at the September general membership meeting.
HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra described Tewes’ attention to duty under pressure after a chase involving three men suspected of trying to pass counterfeit money at a convenience store. One was armed with a handgun.
Tewes chased the vehicle containing the three individuals, using his emergency equipment, when this vehicle pulled into a residential driveway. When the officer ordered these individuals to stay in the car, the man with a gun fled the scene.
“The suspect initially struggled to open a side gate leading to the back,” Menedez-Sierra explained. “At this point, the officer observed the suspect holding a shiny object in his right hand.
“The suspect was able to open the gate and ran to the back of the residence. He refused to stop, per Tewes’ commands.”
Tewes followed him and ordered him to drop his weapon. “But the suspect turned toward the officer, pointing the gun directly at the officer,” Menedez-Sierra said. “The officer discharged his weapon two times at the suspect. The suspect immediately fell to the ground, HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith presents Officer Tewes with the Patrol dropping the gun.” He was dead on arrival at a hospital. Officer of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO. Page 20A Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 20 9/30/14 10:39 PM HPOU Barbecue team members Bobby Kessler and HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith prepare to serve two officers at the Union-sponsored Kingwood barbecue luncheon on Sept. 24. It was the first in a series of barbecues at substations after a summer layoff. GARY HICKS PHOTO.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 23 9/30/14 10:39 PM DEADLINE SCHEDULE CHANGE Special Notice to HPOU Members! Due to the retirement of its long-time printer, The Badge & Gun has a new printing contractor with new deadlines.
All copy for stories and advertisements should be in our hands no later than the 19th day of every month. Thanks for your cooperation! Sgt. Tom Hayes, Chairman Communications Committee [email protected] • 281-924-3015
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 32 9/30/14 10:39 PM This case holding the personal artifacts of Police Officer Brian McDonnell was donated by the Houston Police Officers Union for the “Ground Zero 360: Never Forget” exhibit which opened at Holocaust Museum Houston on Sept. 11. McDonnell was a specially trained officer in the NYPD’s Emergency Services unit who died while working to evacuate the World Trade Center. The exhibit remains on view through Jan. 11, 2015.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 2 9/30/14 10:39 PM HPOU, To God be the glory, for the things He has done. It is with gratitude and appreciation that we, the family of Willie Henry Taylor, say “Thank you” for everything you have done for us during our time of bereavement.
Your personal kind expressions, visits, telephone calls, meals and floral arrangements during this time have truly touched our hearts. The Taylor Family
Houston Police Officers Union, To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. The Family of Adolf Flores Jr.
HPOU, The loving sympathy you have shown during this tremendously difficult time is so greatly appreciated.
The plant that was sent was wonderful. I know that my mother would have loved it.
On behalf of my family I want to thank you so much. Brandon Burgess
HPOU, To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. The Garza Family
HPOU, The plant is beautiful. Thank you for remembering us. We appreciate your kindness to Heather (Senior Police Officer Heather McDonald). She is special to us and especially was to her dad.
Your kindness blesses us. Love, Marilyn McDonald
HPOU, Thank you for your support in my time of need. Sincerely, Tim Goemans
Dear HPOU PAC Members, Thank you all for your service in our community. Please know you have my admiration and respect. Also, I am incredibly grateful for your support. During the past three and a half years I have worked diligently to develop my skills as a judge and serve those in crisis situations. You are so kind to reward my efforts with your continuing, faithful support and encouragement. Thank you! Christine Butts
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 3 9/30/14 10:39 PM By NELSON ZOCH Lest We Forget September 19, 1973 Officer David Huerta Senselessly Murdered in Violent Domestic Disturbance in the Heights David Huerta was born in Houston on April and was afraid to go inside by herself. These Huerta was on the phone, Ronald went into a 11, 1946. He was raised on the near North same friends had recently harbored Terry bedroom and suddenly returned with a side of Houston and attended Looscan from Ronald at their residence, obviously shotgun. Terry saw him first and screamed, Elementary School. Graduating from Jeff placing themselves in a precarious situation but it was too late. Davis High School in 1964, he then attended in the middle of this volatile, failing marriage South Texas Junior College in Houston for of Terry and Ronald. Officer Huerta, phone still in his hand, was a year before his two-year service in the struck with a shotgun blast to the head United States Army. After returning safely and died instantly, never having had the from his tour of duty in Vietnam, Huerta opportunity to draw his duty weapon. While entered Houston Police Cadet Class No. Ronald was turning on Terry with the gun, 40 on January 13, 1969, graduating the the two witnesses fled out the door. As they following May 3. His initial assignment was to ran for their lives, one of them leaping over the Traffic Enforcement Division. In 1970, he a balcony, the two heard another shot, which transferred to the Narcotics Division, where apparently struck and killed Terry. he was assigned until May 1973, when he returned to Traffic Enforcement. Our story of Another shot was heard and — several murder begins that year. minutes later – still another sounded. The fourth shot was Ronald Brandt taking his Terry Brandt (White Female, 20) and Ronald own life. Between the third and fourth shots, Brandt (White Male, 21) had been married for Ronald called Terry’s father to advise him of several years. This marriage had produced what he had done, saying that he was about a daughter who was two years old. Their to kill himself. relationship was stormy to say the least and had included physical violence as well More police officers arrived just after as a number of separations. The situation these shots were heard. Inspector Wallace continued to deteriorate and eventually Terry L. Williams, who lived just several blocks filed for a divorce and also requested a away, arrived on the scene, as did Radio restraining order against Ronald. Patrol Sergeants W.T. “Truitt” Bolin and Wayne Hankins. They tried unsuccessfully to On Wednesday morning, September Officer David Huerta communicate with Brandt — or anyone inside 19, 1973, a hearing was held in a family At the Stop-N-Go, Terry and her friends Apartment No. 7 — by using a bullhorn. district court (then called “domestic relations expressed their fears to Officer Huerta. Being Soon, Inspector Williams, commander of the court”) in Houston. The divorce would not be the helpful and ready-to-serve police officer HPD Patrol Bureau, decided to fire tear gas final for another five weeks, but the judge that he was, the officer agreed to go with into the apartment. When there was still granted the restraining order. Terry had them to the apartment in an effort to resolve no response, Inspector Williams, Sergeants recently moved her and her daughter to an the situation. Ronald met the group when Hankins and Bolin, Officer Jerry Bench and apartment at 918 Heights to get away from they knocked on the door. Huerta explained Homicide Detective L.W. Henning entered Ronald. Ronald, however, would not honor to Ronald the seriousness of the restraining the apartment. There they found Officer the court order and continued to bother Terry, order and Ronald reluctantly agreed to move Huerta and the Brandt couple dead from somehow managing to move into Terry’s out. As he began gathering his clothes, he shotgun wounds. Heights address while she was at work. told Officer Huerta he would put his clothes in his car and return some of Terry’s clothes This was the tragic result of a terrible, On this same Wednesday in the afternoon, he had placed there without her consent. continuing case of domestic violence. Officer Officer David Huerta was working the evening After the clothes were returned to their Huerta was dead at the age of twenty-sev- shift out of the Traffic Division. He was in the proper place, Officer Huerta led Ronald, en. Terry and Ronald were dead at twenty Stop-N-Go convenience store at Heights and Terry and the two friends back to and twenty-one, respectively. One child was 10th Street when Terry Brandt and several Terry’s apartment. left without a father. Another young child of her co-workers approached him. These was orphaned. friends from work said they were concerned Witnesses later said that Officer Huerta used about Terry’s safety and had gone with her the telephone to call in a report on this Officer Huerta’s wife Connie, their sixteen- to see her safely to her apartment. Earlier, matter to Headquarters. (This was prior month-old daughter Marcie, his parents, Mr. she had seen Ronald’s car at the apartment to the days of hand-held radios). While Continues on Page 5B Page 4B Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 4 9/30/14 10:39 PM Continues from Page 4B Hankins retired as a lieutenant in 1995 and died in 2000. Sergeant and Mrs. Genaro Huerta, and a brother, Daniel Huerta, survived Officer Bolin retired in 1981 and then worked a number of years as the David Huerta. A Rosary Service was held at the Crespo Funeral Home, building and maintenance director for 61 Riesner. He passed away 2516 Navigation, at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 1973. Religious in 2004. Officer Jerry Bench retired in 1984 and went to work in the services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 21, 1973, at the St. private sector, having passed away in 2006. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Of the investigators, Detective Henning retired from Homicide in 1982 and, after working with several other law enforcement agencies, Pallbearers were Police Officers G. Gonzales, S. R. Benavides, died in 1999. Detective Roescher, with forty-four years of service A.A. Jasso, J.M. O’Brien, J.J. Davis, L. S. Ballesteros, and Sergeants with HPD, died suddenly in 2000 while still assigned to the Homicide W. S. Weaver and R.E. Hosford. The slain officer’s friends — Officers Division. Detective Haines retired in 1988 and lived near Lake Conroe H.V. Hernandez, W.T. Gower and M. Perales — performed honor in 2002. Lieutenant Crittenden retired in 1978 and died in 1992. guard duty. Slain HPD Officers David Huerta, George Rojas and Victor Ray Wells Prior to tear-gassing the apartment, the Homicide Division was were all graduates of Jeff Davis High School in the mid 1960’s. Officer alerted to the information that there was very likely an injured police Matt Perales, HPD Family Assistance Officer, grew up on the north officer inside. Based on the oral statements of the two friends of side and went to either elementary, junior high, senior high, and/ Terry Brandt, Homicide Lieutenant Frank Crittenden initiated a or church with these fine men, as well as a number of other HPD homicide scene response by assigning Detectives L.W. “Ludwig” officers. These include retired Officer Steve Benavides, Accident Henning, J.M. “John” Roescher and J.W. “John” Haines to go to the Sergeant Andy Jasso, Eastside Patrol Officer Luis Ballesterors, scene to begin an investigation. As a result of this tragic event, there Auto Dealer Sergeant Henry Hernandez, Homicide Sergeant Eugene was no prosecution. Yanchak, Officer I. Iranda, and K-9 Sergeant Andy Porras.
In 2002, Officer Huerta’s widow Connie had remarried and lived A review of the Jeff Davis yearbook of those approximate years in Houston. Marcie Cleveland, his daughter, is married and is the revealed other HPD officers such as Ray Cantwell, Richard Nieto mother of a son, Coby Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Huerta still and Robert Contreras. Another Davis student of that same era, David live on the near north side where they raised their two sons. The Clement, became a Houston police officer and died in an accidental Officer’s brother, Daniel Huerta, lived in Houston in 2002 and was a shooting in 1971. Officer Luis Ballesteros grew up across the street police officer with the Spring Branch Independent School District. He from David Huerta, but later went to a different high school. Ironically, is the father of one daughter, Nicole. their paths crossed in Vietnam and, fortunately, both survived that war. Retired Officer Steve Benavides and Sergeant Henry Hernandez NOTE: As of 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Genero Huerta have both passed grew up in the neighborhood with David Huerta. Steve said he joined away. It was their practice to visit their son’s Forest Park Lawndale HPD after he returned from Vietnam and later encouraged David to grave regularly, Mr. Huerta making that trek several times a week. become a Houston police officer. This writer and several Homicide Detectives were having breakfast at a Gulf Freeway restaurant one Sunday morning in the early 2000’s Many HPD officers came out of Davis High School, which even at when Mr. Huerta walked in after his Sunday morning graveside visit. the time David Huerta attended there in the 1960s was in a rough He joined us for a short time and it was obvious that after nearly neighborhood. These young men were nurtured by hard-working, thirty years, he still deeply grieved the loss of his oldest son. law-abiding parents who raised their children to grow up obeying the law and were obviously proud that they later successfully entered law As for the officers involved in the incident on Heights Boulevard, enforcement to serve and protect their fellow citizens. Officer Huerta Inspector Williams retired from HPD and died in 1991. Sergeant died during his dutiful effort to protect one of those citizens. HPD CLASS 78 REUNION Class 78 members should eontact Ed Cuccia at edcuccia@o utlook.com Page 5B Badge & Gun • October 2014 BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 5 9/30/14 10:39 PM The 2014 9/11 Heroes Run – Another Success Story! Houston was once again honored to host the 4th Annual 9/11 Heroes It was again one of the largest 9/11 Heroes Runs in the nation. Capt. Run, which honors the victims of 9/11 and the wars since. Fremin extended special thanks to the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System, Chief McClelland, HPOU, Carolyn Cross This prestigious event was held at Ellington Airport on Sept. 6 and with Joe Myers Ford, COX Media Group, Silver Eagle Distributors and thousands of Houstonians laced up their shoes to participate in this Kroger for their unwavering support. national 5K venue, which has become the signature event for Houston for 9/11 ceremonies. “And a very special thanks for our HPD Capt. Bryan Bennett and Law enforcement officers, our men and women in our military, and Kristy Dowdell of the Houston Airport System, and hundreds of other our community all came out to give remembrance and honor to our volunteers that made this event a great success,” Fremin said. fallen warriors. “It’s all about remembering the sacrifices and recognizing the true “This just keeps on getting bigger and bigger as the years go by,” race heroes of our generation.” director Capt. Greg Fremin said. “We had close to 2,000 registered runners this year and 3,000 total participants, which was our largest race to date.”
Look who’s running with Tim Whitaker! It’s Lt. Randy Upton in full uniform at the mile and a half mark in the 9/11 Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO. HPOU’s Tim Whitaker, Executive Assistant Chief Martha Montalvo and HPOU President Ray Hunt. GARY HICKS PHOTO.
HPOU’s Sgt. Tom Hayes joins fellow runner Tim Whitaker at the 911 Heroes Run. They didn’t say who ran the fastest time. GARY HICKS PHOTO.
Whitaker had to put the hurries on to keep up with his niece, Jackie Bellows, 27, in the 9/11 Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO Page 6B Badge & Gun • October 2014
BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 6 9/30/14 10:39 PM The 9/11 Heroes Run opening ceremonies included these folks on center stage, left to right, Council Member Dave Martin, Harris County Tax Assessor Collector Mike Sullivan, Amy Looney (wife of Lt. Brendan Looney-Navy SEAL KIA), Ryan Manion (Sister of USMC 1 st Lt. Travis Manion), Chief McClelland, HFD Fire Captain “Iron Bill” Dowling ( he was critically injured in the building fire that took the lives of four HFD firefighters last year). On the back row are HPOU President Ray Hunt and Councilman Jack Christie. The ceremony included a rendition of “Amazing Grace” by the Houston Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety Bagpipe Corps. GARY HICKS
This panoramic, taken by HPOU Photographer Gary Hicks, depicts many of the 2,000 runners in this year’s 9/11 Heroes Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard was an extra added attraction to the 9/11 Heroes Run! GARY HICKS PHOTO
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 7 9/30/14 10:39 PM In Memory of… October - Houston Police Officers Slain in the Line of Duty
Harry Mereness 10-18-1933 Jerry Leon Spruill 10-26-1972 R. H. Calhoun 10-10-1975
Victor R. Wells, III 10-02-1980 Rueben Becerra Deleon Jr. 10-26-2005
Joseph Robert Free 10-18-2012 Let us Never Forget...
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 8 9/30/14 10:39 PM Obituaries Easley Winnifred Easley passed away Aug. 14. She is the mother Martin of Wendell Easley, a Data Entry Operator assigned to Staff Mr. Francis Harvey Martin, 87, passed away on Sept. 4. He is Services/ Fleet Unit. Services were held Aug. 23 in Wharton. the father-in-law of Senior Police Officer James D. Broussard, assigned to the Emergency Communications Division. Mr. Gonzales, P. Martin was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served Pauline Gonzales passed away Sept. 15. She is the mother of during WW II. Services were held 6 in Sweeney. retired Sgt. Chuck Gonzales, who retired from the Department April 30, 2011 while he was assigned to the Burglary and Rickard Theft Division. Services were held Sept. 19 with burial in Mrs. Peggy Rickard passed on Sept. 15. She is the wife of retired Brookside Cemetery. Sgt. Thomas H. Rickard, Jr. Sgt. Rickard retired on March 4, 1988 after serving over 27 years. Services were held on Sept. Gonzales, R. 23. Retired Police Officer Rafael L. “Speedy” Gonzales passed away on Sept. 13. He served in the United States Navy. Officer Sallee Gonzales joined Police Academy Class No. 31 on Oct. 5, 1964. Mr. Aubrey Lee Sallee passed away on Sept. 11. He is the During his career he served at the North Division, Vice Division, brother of Senior Police Officer Milton W. Sallee, assigned to the and Northeast Division and retired on Jan. 26, 1985 while last Narcotics Division and uncle of Police Officer Joshua W. Sallee, assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Division. He is survived by assigned to the Narcotics Division, and Police Officer Jarrid T. his wife, Edilia Gonzales and daughters, Yvette Connevey and Sallee, assigned to the North Division. Private services were Yvonne Gonzales. Services were held Sept. 17. scheduled in Pikeville, Tennessee. Griffin Scott Cynthia D. Griffin passed away Aug. 22. She is the mother of Mrs. Erma Scott passed away on Sept. 9. She is the grandmother Police Officer Kyndall B. Griffin, assigned to Westside. Services of Police Officer Raymond A. Scott, assigned to the Northeast were held Aug. 29 with burial in Paradise South Cemetery Division, and mother of Senior Police Officer Derland E. Scott, in Pearland. assigned to the Westside Division. Services were held Sept. 16 with burial in Paradise North Cemetery. Lafferty Gene Lafferty passed away Sept. 8. He is the father of Senior Taylor Police Officer David S. Lafferty, assigned to the Midwest Minor E. Taylor, 85, passed away Sept. 8. He is the father of Division. Services were held Sept. 15 in Dallas, Oregon. Senior Police Officer Johnny W. Taylor, assigned to the Eastside Division. Services were held Sept. 27. Le Chinh Cong Le passed away Sept. 16. He is the father of Hung Le, a Technical Hardware Analyst III assigned to Technology Services. Services were held Sept. 22 with burial in Forest Park.
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BadgeGun October 2014 Issue.indd 10 9/30/14 10:39 PM Classifieds Country living in Brazos County between Navasota and College Four person pedal boat with canopy. Call 713-459-8111 All natural skin care products for the whole family. Handmade Station. This home on 6 beautiful acres is the perfect setting for for pictures. soaps, lotions and body scrubs will nourish you skin. Great for Transportation those wanting to live in a quiet rural setting that is close to the gifts and everyday use. Ask about our Mother’s Day special. 2001 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom candy paint job with air- city. The main house is a 2,800 sq. ft. 3 Bdr. 2.5 Ba. with a large 2 pair of HPD Motorcycle boots 9 1/2 - 10. Very good condition. Call Lisa and Jim at 936-648-6145 or www.goodcleanlivin.com. brushed skulls. Hard chrome exhaust, Baron Drag handle bars, office area and a 2 car garage. 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Call home located in a great gated community at 3123 Lavender Wedding Consultant at (713) 598-4931. other activities visit www.fcpohouston.org. Tammy Stevens with Century 21 Paramount at 281-507-9405 or Candle Dr. Spring, TX. Property includes a two car attached email at [email protected]. garage, master suite, cozy fire place and much more for only For All Your Gun and Ammo Needs Black Gold Guns & Ammo. $1,300.00 month. Price is negotiable. Please contact Officer Buy, Sell & Trade 713-694-4887 Colorado Land: 5.3 acres in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. In nice Edith Maldonado at 832-434-4266 or [email protected]. Wanted mountain sub-division where each lot is on 5 plus acres. The Aurelia E Weems, CPA formerly Dumar Consulting returns to In search of Artex, liquid embroidery dealer. Please contact sub-division is called The Meadows and there amenities such as Summer Rental Galveston Beach House. 3br 2 bath. Sleeps HPOU for its 9th Year to provide discounted tax services for Donna at 281-782-3144 a community club house with in door poor, work out machines, 8-10. Great Gulf view just steps from the beach. Newly renovated/ officers and their families. Please watch for us on Mondays and and racket ball courts. There are also 3 private stocked lakes updated. H.L. Richter HPD (ret) 936-329-1456 Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Union building at 1602 Widow of police officer looking for vehicle used/good condition for fishing. The area is only 25 miles from Wolf Creek Ski area State Street. We are available to meet at any HPD location for under $2000.00. Could owner carry notes. 281.782.3144 and 61 miles from Durango. Reduced to 55,000. Call Doug G. Bell 1 Bedroom Unit For Rent Village Wood Town homes 1529 Wirt the ease of the officers as well as accept information via email or at 817-573-1675. Rd/Spring Branch. Utilities paid. Basic cable. Excellent Location. fax. If you have any questions please contact Aurelia E Weems, HPD Commemorative Pistols I'm looking to buy one or two Joe Scott 713-935-9137 CPA at (936) 273-1188 or (281) 363-4555 or visit us on the web at of the HPD commemorative pistols. I seem to recall they were 2 Lots in Sargent on Canal, minutes from the beach and access www.aewcpa.com offered around 1978-1982. Joe Salvato (Ret.) 281-728-0131 to the intercoastal. Water and septic on the property. $39,500. Lake Livingston Townhome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath For rent Call Call Andy 713-504-2272. 832-876-5511 or 713-459-8111 TAX PREPARATION From Home Office. Low Fees - $65 up. Wanted Beretta 9MM FS “Police Special” (Black or Stainless) L. Dexter Price, CPA. ldexterprice@ comcast.net 713.826.4777 Please call Zach (832) 457-0647. Bay Home - Matagorda Bay Area. Listed with Keller Williams, House for Rent: Bear Creek Area. 3 Bedroom/Game room. Sharon Gilmore. $99,500 Cy-Fair School District. Swimming Pool. $1095.00/month. Call Are you tired of making the same New Year's Resolution? Are Wanted Top CA$H Paid for your used or unwanted guns. 832-282-5216. you ready to take control of your life? We have solutions, take Blackgold Guns & Ammo 713-694-4867 Police Officer Owned House and land for sale off Hwy 105 between Cleveland and control of your health, time & finances! For more info. Please Conroe. Custom built house on 21.5 fenced acres. House is 3/2 call: Stacy @ 832-651-5739 Colt .45 HPD Commemorative Pistol Call Paul 713-240-4672 with double detached garage. Price includes a Kubota tractor. Miscellaneous 2 Horse Trailer or 14 - 16 ft. Stock Trailer. Bumper Pull. R. Webb If interested to see, contact Ford Realty at 936-756-3673. Smith and Wesson MP40 automatic. Pistol is 12 months old and Residential and Commercial Remodeling Kitchens and 281-399-1212 Cell 713-822-1867 9305 Faulkner Road, Cleveland, TX. Owner is retired HPD officer has fired 3 boxes of shells. Piston comes with crimson trace laser counter tops, ceramic and wood floors, interior and exterior J.D. Middleton. Price has been reduced. MLS # is #30683353 and two magazines. Asking $700. Please contact 281-782-9606. painting, handyman services, with discount prices for the Law Looking for a home or bare land? Contact retired officer, Enforcement family. Larry Baimbridge, Sr. 281-655-4880 DALLAS BINGLEY at Kerrville Realty - in the Heart of the Hill New Listing! - $259,900 Charming custom built brick home 12ga. Weatherby SA-08 Semi-Auto Shotgun 28" Barrel, 3" Country: (O) 830-896-2200 or (M) 830-739-1766 dallasb@dallasb. finished in 1999 on 1.5 acres of oaks, cedars, youpons and abun- Chamber w/Extended IC Choke Tube Asking $650.00 / O.B.O Hunting Weekend Expedition Affordable prices, private name dant wildlife. 3/2/2, CH/CA, recent upgrades including Silestone Contact Hugh 281-222-4605 property. Whitetails, exotics & pigs. Call for details Officer Mike Countertops, Polywood Plantation Shutters throughout, Tile and Gonzalez 713-702-5838 or email [email protected] Laminate flooring, some carpet. Well, Septic, and La Grange ISD. Remington 700 .243 Win caliber. BDL Custom Deluxe model Six miles South of La Grange off FM 609 on Valenta Rd., one mile Bolt Action rifle with 22” barrel, gloss finish, 5-shot capacity, Tax Preparation From Home Office 40% - 50% Lower Fees. down, red brick house on left. Owners relocating. Offered by and walnut stock. Mint in box. Paid $925 in 1996. Asking $675. Contact for estimate L. Dexter Price, CPA [email protected] Realtor/Owner Vickey Grieger (979) 249-667 Call James 713-503-5107 832.243.1477 Page 11B Badge & Gun • October 2014
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