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Houston Police Officers’ Union that God Answers Prayers 1600 State Street, Houston, TX 77007 Ph: 832-200-3400 • Toll free: 1-800-846-1167 for the Good Guys Fax: 832-200-3470 The PRAY FOR POLICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED IN the wake of the tragic murder of Harris E-mail: [email protected] County Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth is experiencing unquestionable success. Response Website address: www.HPOU.org has been so unbelievable that men and women of faith inside HPD believe God is answering the thousands of prayers going up for Houston police and countless other men and women in Legal Department: 832-200-3420 uniform as well as all first responders. Legal Dept Fax: 832-200-3426 Insurance: 832-200-3410 The prayers voiced during the 24-hour PRAY FOR POLICE vigil held at HPOU headquarters Sept. 9-10 – as well as on radio station KSBJ – went out for the entire community, pleading for Badge & Gun is the official publication of the God’s wisdom to effect peace and safety everywhere. Hopes are now high that these prayers Houston Police Officers’ Union. Badge & Gun is will help to heal the city and unite the nation in support of those sworn to protect and serve. published monthly under the supervision of its Board of Directors. However, opinions expressed HPOU rose to the forefront to present a creative, common-sense plan designed to be the by individual Board members or any other writer antithesis of the ongoing crusade against the law enforcement officers of America. The in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the entire Board of Directors. Editorial response is PRAY FOR POLICE and a thumbs up! submissions are welcomed and encouraged. All submissions must be received by the 7th of PRAY FOR POLICE has now expanded to Pearland, Pasadena and LaPorte, each time the month. sponsored by the local PDs and involving passing out free police blue wrist bands. Now you can add a bumper sticker to the mix. Initially HPOU handed out close to 50,000 wrist bands. ADVERTISEMENT IN THE BADGE & The Union ran out too quickly despite extra supplies that came from the Houston Police GUN DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, Foundation and Grace Community Church. A WARRANTY OR A GUARANTEE BY THE UNION. The replenished supply has quickly grown short. Orders in lots of 10,000 seemed to be placed on a regular basis to meet the growing demand. HPOU even sent 100 of them to Ferguson, Missouri. We predict that the same high demand will take place with the foundation’s PRAY POSTMASTER: FOR POLICE bumper stickers, which also spotlights the #P4P used on Facebook and Twitter. Send address changes to Badge & Gun And Clear Channel Outdoor in Houston donated 20 billboards to get our message across on 1600 State Street all freeways and other major thoroughfares. Houston, TX 77007 Fax: 832-200-3470 Yes, it looks like the Good Lord is answering the prayers for the good guys!

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 1 9/29/15 5:54 PM The President’s Message Houston, We have a problem: HPD is Below 5,200 Officers and Lacks the Funding Needed to Keep Officers Safe and the City’s Crime Rate Low Ray Hunt The Houston Police Department has fallen below 5,200 officers for I witnessed one of the media outlets ask a 7- or 8-year-old black the first time in more than a decade. The HPOU believes we are in young man for an interview. He complied. The reporter asked him a crisis situation and police are no longer able to keep this city safe why he was out getting a bracelet. His response was, “I want to with the lack of officers. support the police and don’t like people saying bad things about them. I want to be a police officer someday and don’t want them Some crime is down, but homicides are up 34 percent. We have saying bad things about me either.” officers handling dangerous calls alone, we have very little proactive policing able to take place, and investigators are having As I walked away from that young man, a Hispanic lady holding a to pick and choose which cases to work. While we thank Mayor bracelet asked if I would say a prayer with her. After a brief prayer, Parker for finding funding for four cadet classes and attempting to the lady was sobbing. She hugged me and stated, “You have no add a fifth, these classes will not even keep up with attrition, which idea how much I needed that. Thanks for what all of you do.” is higher than anticipated. Every person who volunteered during that 24-hour vigil has We have urged captains to allow persons to pair up during these similar stories to the two above. Joe Gamaldi was right on point difficult times (as the chief permits), and appreciate all who have. when he commented that any officer who spent five minutes Some shift commanders are fearful to pair up units when doing so seeing these supporters and hearing the comments would have will leave some beats uncovered. their morale lifted sky high.

We believe that safety is paramount and calls can hold in order It was clear that the campaign was bigger than any of us ever to make sure officers have back-up immediately upon arrival on anticipated. KSBJ planned to broadcast for only five hours, but calls. Managers cannot continue to attempt to keep response stayed all day after seeing the incredible support. Many volunteer times down at the risk of officers’ safety. prayer partners prayed over officers as they dropped by to pick up bracelets. After about 10 hours, we began to run out of bands What’s the solution? Funding! and quickly placed another order of 10,000 to be delivered in two days. In order to fulfill those coming by during the 24-hour period, Everyone wants a speedy response to their 911 calls and wants an Grace Community Church was generous enough to lend us 5,000 investigator investigating their case, but this requires money. With of their bands. the looming tax cap, this could further reduce funding for public safety. Politicians do not want to raise taxes or impose fees, but The 24-hour campaign has now become an ongoing campaign. someone has to pay for the services being provided. People all over are taking photos with the bracelets and posting them on Facebook and tweeting them out. Mayor Bill White cut taxes .25 percent each year for five of his six years in office. While this was very little savings to anyone We have photos with President Bush and Barbara, Bob McNair, individually, it was a massive cut to the city budget. Further, Chief McClelland, Austin Chief Acevedo, and many others. We the creation of TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) takes are continuing to order bracelets and plan to give them out to additional money away from the general fund and places it in the anyone who comes by the HPOU. The 100 Club of Greater Houston various TIRZ accounts across the city. is paying for additional bands to be distributed. The Houston Police Foundation has ordered 25,000 window stickers to be distributed. At least one mayoral candidate claims he will hire 1,500 new Chief McClelland has already authorized the stickers to be placed officers without raising taxes. Read my lips: HE CAN’T. on marked police cars. Clear Channel Outdoors has donated 20 billboards for Pray for Police. HPOU’s Lisa Marino has answered It’s time for our leaders to seriously consider raising taxes or an incredible number of calls and attempted to fulfill all requests imposing a public safety fee aimed at hiring more officers to keep for bracelets. this city safe. Failing to do so is going to result in more officers being injured or killed and result in citizens seeing an increase I have never seen anything like this support and thank all those in crime. who have volunteered and all who are proudly wearing the Pray Pray for Police for Police bracelets. We encouraged those wearing the bracelets to give a thumbs- As many of you know, the Pray for Police campaign began at 6 up to police. Within hours we began hearing from officers stat- a.m. on Sept. 9 and ran for 24 hours. The HPOU purchased 10,000 ing they had never gotten so many thumbs-up signs as they are bracelets and the Houston Police Foundation purchased another now getting. 10,000 bracelets. Grace Community Church also purchased 10,000 for its Sunday service. Thanks to all who assisted and continue to assist in this campaign. Upon my arrival around 5:45 a.m., Doug Griffith was leading a team from the HPOU, Public Affairs, and KSBJ radio. All the media Loss of a Dear Friend outlets were set up for live shots. Citizens were already arriving to get their bracelets before they headed off to work. Bishop Floyd Lewis was a great friend to police and a father figure to me. While driving to the HPOU meeting last month, he suffered From that point forward there was an incredible outpouring of a stroke and crashed his vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital support from citizens of all ages and races, those covered in where a blood clot was found in his carotid artery. tattoos and those in suits, business owners and pizza delivery drivers, all coming to show their support for law enforcement. Continues on Page 3 Page 2 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 2 9/29/15 5:54 PM Continues from Page 2 Surgery was performed and he never recovered. He passed away on Labor Day and his funeral was held the following Monday. This man assisted police officers as an auxiliary chaplain for over 27 years and was a personal mentor to me for the last two years. Please keep his wife and family in your prayers. He will be missed by many. Amco Jewelry Co. Aron Frank & Albert Aranzeta has moved to

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 4 9/29/15 5:54 PM Martin Milner Law Enforcement Loses an Ambassador (Editor’s Note: This article by Houston Pete Malloy in a manner reserved for one of Milner and McCord championed the police area police writer Barbara A. Schwartz their own. cause and supported officers long after the was original printed in the American show went off the air. Police Beat). “Marty’s wife, children, and friends were By BARBARA A. SCHWARTZ all deeply moved knowing his work affected Over the years, both actors received cita- He inspired a generation of men and women so many people who chose to pursue police tions and awards from the Los Angeles to pursue a career in law enforcement. work as a profession,” McCord said. Police Department and departments around He stood as an icon representing the ideal the country. police professional. Adam-12, which aired from 1968 to 1975 and is currently available on DVD, dealt with Police officers hailed Milner and McCord On Sunday, September 6th, actor Martin many of the same issues facing police today. for their portrayal of hardworking, ethical, Milner passed away at the age of 83 professional, by-the-book cops who held following a long battle with heart issues. An early episode detailed the aftermath the job of a police officer to a high standard. Milner starred as Officer Pete Malloy in of an officer-involved shooting and the what has been hailed as the best police emotional effect on the officers involved. TV show ever: Adam-12, a show about two officers working a beat in a patrol car. Episodes highlighted police and race- related issues; ambushed officers; citizens Milner portrayed the seasoned cop following officers with a camera to obtain breaking in rookie Jim Reed, played by actor footage that misrepresented an in-custo- Kent McCord, for seven seasons on NBC. dy injury; the emotional toll on officers; gang warfare; antipolice sentiment; line of duty deaths; being called pigs, fuzz, and Gestapo; use of excessive force; how the job affected family members; frustrations with the criminal justice system; applying case law to police procedure; etc, not to mention the lighter, humorous moments that pepper every cop’s library of stories.

Of all police television shows ever produced, Adam-12 realistically portrayed the unique bond between police partners, Filming the Adam-12 patrol car traveling through actual traffic required the development of innovative camera the relationship that went far beyond the and lighting technology. Innovative for the 1960’s. The beat and friendship—the willingness to lay patrol car was towed through traffic by a station wagon with the director sitting on the tailgate. While filming on down one’s life for a partner, to know what location, McCord and Milner were often mistaken for the partner would do in any given situa- real cops. At times, the actors worried about getting tion, and being able to bank on that partner shot at (being a target) because they were in uniform. having your back no matter what went down. Malloy and Reed became the benchmark that police officers throughout the country It was a realistic on-screen portrayal that strived to emulate in their own careers. Kent McCord (right) played Jim Reed and Martin Milner played Pete Malloy for seven seasons on Adam-12. Milner grew out of Milner and McCord’s off-screen passed away September 6th from heart complications. close friendship. Milner’s passing, coming at a time when police officers are under attack both by Prior to Adam-12, Milner starred in the Adam-12 put viewers in the patrol car words and by bullets, will forge his legacy television show Route 66. experiencing what answering calls for as an ambassador who bridged the gap service was like long before reality TV came between the public and police. Milner’s memorial services in Oceanside, into being. California, on September 12th, included Maybe what this nation needs to heal today’s participation by the Los Angeles Police rift between the public and police is for The show was filmed on the streets of Department’s Honor Guard, the playing of NBC to bring Adam-12 back to network, Los Angeles, predominantly in the North prime-time television. taps, and a rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Hollywood area, and pioneered camera the Los Angeles Police Pipes and Drum Band. technology that allowed the actors to ride That would allow the show to inspire a in a patrol car moving through actual traffic. new generation to serve and protect our Officers from surrounding agencies communities and to revitalize the public’s attended to honor Milner. Blue uniforms In a 2010 interview for American Police trust in the beat cops patrolling their streets. filled the church. Beat, McCord stated that to make the show a hit “we had to capture the The majority of officers in this country serve The honor guard presented an American audience who didn’t like the police… Adam- and protect in the spirit of Malloy and Reed. flag to Milner’s wife of fifty-nine years, Judy. 12 allowed the public to see the police as American Police Beat, the Houston Police A veteran, Milner served in the Army for two human beings.” years in the 1950s. Milner had four children- Officers’ Union, and the author extend their heartfelt condolences to Milner’s Stuart, Andrew, Molly, and Amy, who lost Milner and McCord trained for their roles at immediate and Adam-12 families. her battle with cancer in 2004. the Los Angeles Police Academy and spent ______many a night riding along with LAPD cops. Like many Houston officers, Adam-12 Kent McCord noted that the community of inspired Barbara A. Schwartz’s interest in police officers all over the country have During the timeframe that the show aired, law enforcement. Through her writing, she reacted to Marty’s loss with an outpouring departments used Adam-12 episodes in has devoted her life to supporting the brave of respect and gratitude for his portrayal of their academy curriculms as a training tool. officers of law enforcement. Page 5 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 5 9/29/15 5:54 PM Houston Area Politicians and Law Enforcement Leaders Stand Together with One Thing in Common – PRAYER! By TOM KENNEDY These leaders vowed, each in his or her own way, to make sure They all assembled to appear together united in one goal while the life of Harris County Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth will never television cameras rolled and all of Houston took notice. be forgotten and that his senseless death in the line of duty would stand as a tragic event that united citizens of all colors and political “They” were police officers, constables and the sheriff –shoulder beliefs behind all brave law enforcement officers everywhere. to shoulder with a Republican district attorney, a Democratic dean of the state senate and an independent mayor of the nation’s fourth largest city.

And crowded around them away from the microphone were a widely diversified assortment of pastors and chaplains, men and women of the cloth.

District Attorney Devon Anderson and state Sen. John Whitmire also appeared at the press conference to underscore their support for PRAYER FOR POLICE. GARY HICKS PHOTO. Officially the news media briefing’s purpose was to tout a 24-hour prayer vigil held outside the headquarters of the Houston Police Officers Union on State Street in the shadows of downtown Houston. It began at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 and lasted HPOU President Ray Hunt leads the PRAY FOR POLICE press conference on Sept. non-stop for precisely 24 hours. 8 alongside Mayor Parker, Chief McClelland, Sheriff Hickman, District Attorney Anderson, Sen. Whitmire and many pastors of churches throughout the Houston communities. GARY HICKS PHOTO. During that period HPOU members took the lead in passing out blue “Pray for Police” bracelets to Houstonians, urging each and They all came simply to express themselves not by any political every one of them to give a “thumbs up” for police, not only here standard but, quite simply, in the name of God. They all had the but everywhere. Former President George H. W. Bush and his wife same plea and that was for a prayer in God’s name for all law Barbara graciously joined this HPOU crusade and proudly sported enforcement officers in Houston and the rest of the nation. their blue wrist bands.

Each leader present promoted an HPOU-initiated drive to “Pray for So did thousands of Houstonians and others outside the city who Police,” an advocacy manifested in bright blue wristbands ready for sympathized with men and women in uniform who are charged to distribution. All told, at least 30,000 of the special bracelets were keep the peace and protect the people. distributed within a designated 24-hour period at the Union at which time Union members in uniform prayed with citizens who gathered with them in support of a better understanding of what the policing job entails.

This gathering was unprecedented in Houston’s history. None of the elected officials spoke of political posturing or potential gains and neither the sheriff nor the police chief said anything about operating a jail together or preserving their pensions.

Sheriff Ron Hickman, still feeling the emotions of delivering the eulogy at the funeral of Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth, was eloquent in expressing his belief in prayer. GARY HICKS PHOTO HPOU President Ray Hunt said any citizen who stopped by the Union during the prayer vigil would easily find a Houston police officer with whom they could pray. That proved to be true during one of the busiest 24-hour periods in the 1600 block of State Street.

At the news conference, the speakers stayed on the same basic Chief McClelland talks about his belief that prayer will help unite law enforcement subject – using God’s word and His answered prayers to strengthen officers and the communities they serve, while HPD Chaplain Monty Montgomery, what HPD Chief Charles “Chuck” McClelland termed “not the thin right, and Mayor Parker look on. GARY HICKS PHOTO. blue line but the thick blue fabric of our community.” They spoke about their faith in God and reliance on the Bible’s scriptures for guidance in the toughest of times and alluded to Chief McClelland stressed that God and His word was the primary the fact that these current times are indeed the toughest for law key to finding solutions and answers to the ongoing problem in enforcement officers everywhere. Continues on Page 7 Page 6 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 6 9/29/15 5:54 PM Continues from Page 6 Then the mayor made one thing clear on a subject that she doesn’t America between police officers and members of the minority com- normally broach at City Hall or anywhere else in public: “I believe munities. He said he keeps a Bible in the top drawer of his desk and in the power of prayer and faith to move mountains.” reads the 23rd Psalm sometimes four times a day before making decisions on the most complex policing problems imaginable. Parker outlined some specifics, too, saying, “If we join together, join our voices, join our prayers, join our hands, we can make a The 23rd Psalm difference. We can heal not just this rift between law enforcement The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. and the citizens we police, but across this nation. Let it start now. He makes me lie down in green pastures; Let it start here. Let it start in Houston.” He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; Sheriff Hickman, a retired Houston police officer, was perhaps He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. the most emotional in the group. He had lost a popular deputy Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear and delivered a eulogy at a funeral that drew one of the largest no evil, for Thou art with me. law enforcement line-of-duty death tributes in history. “Through Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. your continued support and your continued prayer,” Hickman Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. said, the understanding and support of the community for its law Thou hast anointed my head with oil; enforcement officers will increase. My cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. “I think with Deputy Goforth’s death there has been an awakening And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. in Harris County in Houston and across the nation of what exactly — (New American Standard) law-enforcement does every single day for us,” District Attorney Devon Anderson said. “Every single day they don’t know if they’re Mayor Annise Parker said she relies on her faith when confronted going to be able to come home to the family or not.” with the death of a Houston police officer, firefighter or municipal employee killed while on the job. She said over the 18 years she State Sen. John Whitmire, a Democrat, also appeared at the has held public office in her hometown she has attended every gathering, underscoring the support of the dean of the Texas memorial service for every public servant who died on this Senate to the effort to enhance the understanding of the danger- long-term watch. ous jobs every officer and deputy faces on a daily basis. Standing next to Whitmire was fellow Democrat, state Rep. Sylvester Turner, She said three of those brave individuals were Houston police the front-runner in the crowded race to succeed Parker as mayor officers and each time she told those present that she would prefer of the Bayou City. Turner has the support of the Houston Police never to repeat the scene ever again. Officers Union. What Are Policemen Made Of? By Paul Harvey accident and infallible with his diagnosis. He Don’t credit me with the mongrel prose: it must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, has many parents-at least 420,000 of them: tie splints and, above all, be sure the victim Policemen. goes home without a limp. Or expect to be sued. A Policeman is a composite of what all men are, mingling of a saint and sinner, dust and deity. The police officer must know every gun, draw on the run, and hit where it doesn’t hurt. He Gulled statistics wave the fan over the stinkers, must be able to whip two men twice his size underscore instances of dishonesty and bru- and half his age without damaging his uniform tality because they are “new”. What they really and without being “brutal.” If you hit him, he’s mean is that they are exceptional, unusual, not a coward. If he hits you, he’s a bully. commonplace. A policeman must know everything - and not Buried under the frost is the fact: Less than tell. He must know where all the sin is and not one-half of one percent of policemen misfit partake. the uniform. That’s a better average than you’d find among clergy! A policeman must, from a single strand of hair, be able to describe the crime, the weapon What is a policeman made of? He, of all men, is and the criminal - and tell you where the once the most needed and the most unwanted. criminal is hiding. He’s a strangely nameless creature who is “sir” to his face and “fuzz” to his back. But...If he catches the criminal, he’s lucky; if he doesn’t, he’s a dunce. If he gets promoted, He must be such a diplomat that he can settle he has political pull; if he doesn’t, he’s a dull- differences between individuals so that each ard. The policeman must chase a bum lead will think he won. to a dead-end, stake out ten nights to tag one witness who saw it happen - but refused to But… If the policeman is neat, he’s conceited; remember. if he’s careless, he’s a bum. If he’s pleasant, he’s flirting; if not, he’s a grouch. The policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentleman. He must make an instant decision which would require months for a lawyer to make. And, of course, he’d have to be genius… For he will have to feed a family on a policeman’s But… If he hurries, he’s careless; if he’s salary. deliberate, he’s lazy. He must be first to an

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 7 9/29/15 5:54 PM This Year’s Blue Santa Toy Distribution Schedule Begins Nov 7-8, Ends Dec. 4-6 – Earlier Than Usual By TOM KENNEDY The scheduling policy for this year’s Blue Santa toy distribution “Once again the officers who donate have to pick up their toys,” begins and ends much earlier than usual, Blue Santa coordinator Bailey pointed out. “They cannot send a citizen to pick them up.” Martha Bailey announced. Bailey announced another important schedule change for this year: In past years officers have been able to pick up their toys as late The December distribution schedule will happen only through the as Dec. 20. This year the distribution begins the first weekend in first week of December. Any officer who did not pick up their toys November (Nov. 7-8) and takes place each November weekend in the month of November can pick up their toys in the HPD gym thereafter from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The distribution will continue from starting November 30, through December 4, 2015 from 8 a.m. until November 30 – December 4, 2015 in the HPD gym. 3 p.m. No distribution will take place after this weekend.

“Start your wrapping early,” Bailey said. “Don’t let it creep up on “This is the only week we’ll be distributing in December,” Bailey you. Christmas comes before you know it. Get your Blue Santa out said. “Usually we go from Dec. 1 until the 20th. Honestly, when we of the way.” do this, those of us working with Blue Santa don’t get to enjoy the Christmas holidays with our families because we keep ourselves so The great HPD Christmas season tradition enables officers to busy with Blue Santa” have various amounts deducted from their paychecks throughout the year, enabling the purchase of toys for needy children in their “Blue Santa is fortunate to have Officer G. Davis and Off. D. Mireles beats. The amount of the deductions determines the number of kids who give so much of their time and muscle to the program that I an officer can sponsor. Each Blue Santa officer is responsible for want to make sure that we all have time to enjoy the Christmas picking up the toys, wrapping them and delivering the gifts to the holidays,” Bailey said, while urging all officers to “please pick your children they have chosen by Christmas Day. families and pick up your toys on time. You have ample time to do so and let’s make this a Merry Christmas for a lot of children.” Usually officers are able to pick up their toys as late as Dec. 20 but Bailey said the schedule has made it difficult for Blue Santa Currently about 1,100 of HPD’s approximately 5,200 officers coordinators to spend holiday time with their family and therefore it participate in the Blue Santa program. “Some give a dollar per will be moved up so that we can all have a Merry Christmas. paycheck, some give up to $50,” Bailey explained. “You can give as much or as little as you want. However, keep in mind that This year’s distribution will take place in the old Dispatch room the amount you donate determines the number of children you on the second floor at 33 Artesian at Central Patrol. Times are 9 can sponsor.” a.m. until 2 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday in November. The first opportunity for pickup will be Nov. 7 and 8 and will continue through November 28 & 29.

Tyler Martin, the surviving son of Officer Richard Martin, who died in the line of This group of HPD folks participated in the annual COPS ON TOP project in which duty when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect on May 18, is presented law enforcement personnel climb the highest peak in their respective states to honor with special pictures honoring the memory of his father at the Union’s general the memory of their fellow officers who have died in the line of duty. This year’s climb membership meeting on Sept. 3. Tyler is pictured here with HPOU’s Don Egdorf and of Guadalupe Peak was dedicated to Officer Richard Martin, struck down and killed Westside Capt. Paul Follis and Officer Jamie Peoples of Westside Division. Egdorf by a suspect in May during a police chase. The climbers went up over 8,700 feet oversaw the official presentation and hanging of Officer Martin’s photo on the wall honoring the Fallen Heroes of the Houston Police Department. GARY HICKS PHOTO Support PAC, It Pays Big Returns Page 8 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 10 9/29/15 5:54 PM Union Names Von Quintus Patrol Officer of the Month The HPOU honored Officer Dennis Von Quintus as Patrol Officer of the Month in its September general membership meeting.

Union board member Luis Menendez-Sierra detailed Von Quintus’ stop to check a suspicious vehicle parked on a vacant. He was on routine patrol at the time. When the officer ordered the occupants out of the vehicle, a female jumped out and screamed, “He ’s raping me! He’s raping me!”

Von Quintus arrested the suspect and learned from the victim that she had been beaten, choked and tased before being sexually assaulted. Upon checking for the suspect’s ID in the vehicle, Von Quintus found property which had been taken in an earlier aggravated robbery.

“This same vehicle was also listed as suspicious from an aggravated sexual assault from the previous week in which another young woman was abducted and assaulted,” Menendez-Sierra said. “Officer Von Quintus thoroughly documented the scene and supplemented all of the cases this suspect was involved with after booking him in jail,” having eventually charging him with aggravated sexual assault.

Sgt. Menendez-Sierra cited Officer Von Quintus’ diligence, dedication and attention to detail as probably removing “a likely serial rapist and armed robber” from the streets of Houston. Sgt. Luis Menendez-Sierra presents Officer Dennis Von Quintus with the September He said it was “just a small sample of all the work he has done Patrol Officer of the Month honor at the Sept. 3 general membership meeting. throughout the years and warrants him being named the HPOU GARY HICKS PHOTO Officer of the Month.” Investigator of the Month Honor Presented to Undercover Narcotics Officer Delacerda The September HPOU Investigator of the Month honor went to In a second investigation he used his own initiative “to develop an Officer Delacerda in the Sept. 3 general membership meeting, the alternative method of catching drug dealers,” Newcomb explained. award presented by Narcotics Sgt. Mark Newcomb. He created a fake listing on Craig’s List stating that he was from out of town and wanted to party in Houston, wanting to buy drugs. Delacerda, a member of Academy Class No. 189, has been assigned to Narcotics for about two years, establishing “One suspect contacted Officer Delacerda and stated he could himself in what Newcomb called “an excellent undercover supply him some meth,” Newcomb said. “The suspect was from out officer, conducting large-scale investigations leading to significant of town and had set up his business in a motel room on Highway seizures of narcotics. The officer is known for using confidential 290. Officer Delacerda contacted the suspect and arranged for a information to make significant arrests. drug transaction.

During one investigation the officer used a confidential informant to “The suspect was arrested after a brief chase and was found to be target mid-level suppliers of crystal meth, the investigation leading in possession of approximately two ounces of meth. The suspect to a narcotics search warrant and the seizure of 46 ounces of meth/ eventually had information which led to the arrest of a second drug ice, $75,122 in cash, two firearms and the seizure of one vehicle. supplier in the 290 area.”

“One suspect was charged with PCS/WID and Felon in The sergeant recounted Delacerda’s arrest and seizure record over Possession of a Firearm,” Sgt. Newcomb said in his paperwork the past year, saying the officer has been personally responsible documenting Delacerda’s work. “This particular suspect was for the seizure of 2,107 grams of meth, $81,000 in cash, 70 suspects a large-scale supplier of narcotics in the northern portion arrested and 89 felony charges. of Houston.” “Officer Delacerda has shown initiative and leadership during his This case was not the only example of the undercover officer’s relatively short tenure in the Narcotics Division and I feel he is excellence. worthy of the Investigator of the Month Award,” Sgt. Newcomb said.

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 12 9/29/15 5:54 PM Officer Curtis Believes The Genesis of PRAY FOR POLICE Idea Generated Years ago by HPD’s Community Policing Approach By TOM KENNEDY ministers who participate in crime preven- times they sought the help of Christian radio The sometimes slow-paced steps leading tion activities in support of HPD. The group station KSBJ for the possible funding of to the exciting new PRAY FOR POLICE cam- used religious influence, including prayer, to these bracelets. paign began a few years ago. diffuse touchy policing situations. Membership basically consisted of African But the idea never actually took root. Those slow and careful steps were initially American pastors. taken by men of faith who happened to wear A Tragic Event the blue uniform of the Houston Police Over the past decades similar groups Department. emerged. They included the Police and Then came the tragic Aug. 28 shooting Clergy Team (PACT), the Hispanic Ministers death of Harris County Deputy Sheriff Evolution of PACA Against Crime, the Asian Ministers Against Darren Goforth, a wanton crime deemed by Crime and the United Ministers Against many politicians as the result of the anti- Over the last generation HPD has developed Crime (primarily Caucasian ministers). police atmosphere resulting from events relationships with pastors from the African in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore, American and Hispanic communities. It’s One prime mover was Capt. Bruce Williams Maryland. fair to say that they were generated in the when he headed Fondren Division in wake of conflicts between arresting officers 2006. With the assistance of Curtis and and minority suspects. Montgomery, Williams developed what became known as the Police and Clergy Team, or PACT. Then-Police Chief Harold Hurtt then directed Lt. Mattie Provost (now assistant chief) to take PACT city- wide to all the patrol divisions in 2009. Curtis recalled, “It was multi-faith, multi- ethnic and a multi-Christian denominational and non-denominational group. The PACT model and its diversity helped to lay the ground work for a key merger of police/ clergy groups.”

In 2012 Police Chief Charles “Chuck” McClelland saw the need to merge the five groups into one and directed current Assistant Chief M. C. Provost to get the job done. Provost assigned Sgt. Chris Baltazar and Officer Curtis to work with HPD Legal to develop guidelines and policies that paved The Union and PACA hosted hundreds of Houstonians who came to pick up a PRAY FOR POLICE bracelet and the way for the creation of Houston PACA encourage officers. Some even prayed with Houston’s or Police and Clergy Alliance. PACA’s par- finest. GARY HICKS PHOTO. ticipating pastors now number about 120 ministers of multi faiths, ethnicities and Christian denominations. They carry their Curtis and Montgomery immediately knew own badges and engage in frequent ride- that what men and women in uniform and Here’s Sernior Police Officer Barry Curtis with Deborah the members of their communities needed Duncan after he appeared on her show along with Chief alongs and other activities that enable them McClelland and a host of HPD officers. to learn about Houston policing problems. was prayer!

The steps began moving at a faster pace They were still thinking in terms of prayer within the past 10 years. “I believe we’ve seen a unifying spirit in last three years amongst different minis- bracelets and resources. Their own prayers ters,” Curtis explained. “It’s been a great were for law enforcement officers, not just And now they are evenly paced and certainly for their fellow HPD officers but those in not uphill. experience to see the ministers from all different parts of the cities and cultures and Harris County and everywhere else. denominations.” One individual at the center of the stepping They went to the Houston Police Officers stones has been – and continues to be – Union, led by president, Ray Hunt, himself Senior Police Officer Barry Curtis, a 25-year Curtis and Chaplain Montgomery took the lead in organizing the quarterly PACA an ordained minister. veteran and graduate of Academy Class No. breakfast session with Chief McClelland. 138 and a devout Christian who practices his These meetings were mandated by PACA Curtis and Montgomery asked for and faith in all that he does while on or off duty. guidelines. Curtis said that these type received a meeting with Union leaders. The of activities has enabled the pastors to group included Hunt and vice presidents Another prime mover careful in the recent maintain enhanced relationships between Doug Griffith and Joe Gamaldi. The late stepped-up prayerful pace is HPD’s the ministers and police officers across Bishop Floyd Lewis, an HPD auxiliary chap- ever-ready and reliable chaplain, Monty the city and especially Chief McClelland. lain, had started a “thumbs up” campaign Montgomery. Montgomery serves as a prime motivator and the Union leaders felt this would be the for these volunteers, cheering them on and perfect fit to have citizens give an officer Now let’s cite a bit of background information. inspiring their work. “thumbs up” w hile displ ay ing their PR AY FOR POLICE wristband. Houston Ministers Against Crime was As an obvious offshoot of this organization, formulated in 1976 in response to Curtis said he and Montgomery “batted back “The Union requested that PACA be in the police-related conflicts such as the Jose and forth” the idea of prayer partnerships middle of that,” Curtis said. “The Union’s Campos Torres event. The program involves and bracelets that would connect community been sponsoring these quarterly breakfasts ethnically and denominationally diverse activists and individual police officers. At Continues on Page 15 Page 13 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 14 9/29/15 5:54 PM Continues from Page 13 my share of the insurance business to my dad and went to Sears with the chief for three years now. These meetings also have been part-time and to Westbury Baptist Church part-time. the impetus for in-service training for clergy volunteers to keep their badges current. It also keeps the relationship current and Deliverers from Evil enhances the relationships among the community. For myself and other clergy liaison leaders across the city it has enhanced that “While working there I heard that small voice that kept hitting relationship as well.” me with law enforcement. I couldn’t figure out why I was getting it. It wasn’t a career aspiration as a child. But the thought kept The meeting at the Union saw all good things start working together sticking with me. I stepped out on faith, contacted HPD and said: ‘Are for good. you hiring.’ ”

“Barry and Monty deserve all the credit,” HPOU 1st Vice President The timing was perfect. The Academy had been closed in the Doug Griffith said, attributing their heartfelt vision as the administration of Mayor Kathy Whitmire and the department was catalyst for the many good things that have happened in the PRAY eager to recruit as many qualified cadets as possible. Curtis started FOR POLICE campaign. “Clear Channel Communications gave us 20 there in December 1989. “I had never shot a pistol until I got into the billboards,” Griffith said, citing another exciting result. “I’ve already police academy,” he said. “I stepped out on faith and felt like God had people call me and said they’ve seen the first one. We don’t pulled me through the academy by my boot straps.” have to pay for anything. They’re doing it all.” The new officer was greatly encouraged by “one of the Under this leadership, the wristband idea finally took off, toughest field training officers by reputation,” an officer named dedicated to see that Deputy Sheriff Goforth would never be Sonny Wright. Wright worked closely with Curtis and ended the forgotten but also strengthening the bond that prayer brings training period by telling the new officer, “I just want to tell you that between law enforcement officers and the people in the there were those made to be police officers and those made not to community that support them. Everyone at the meeting – be police officers. And I want to tell you that you were made to be and later the HPOU Board of Directors and elected officials a police officer.” throughout Houston embraced the idea and couldn’t wait to see it put into practice. This tribute gave Curtis confidence, encouragement and confirmation.

The Sept. 8 press conference at the Union’s Breckenridge Porter Curtis trained at Westside and served in Beechnut Patrol four Building debuted the wristbands and officially launched a 24-hour years before serving 10 years in the DARE program (Drug Abuse prayer vigil on the parking lot outside. KSBJ graciously agreed to Resistance Education) and spent two years at the Command Center broadcast many hours of live coverage. During that period Houston before Capt. Williams requested his assignment to Fondren in 2006 police officers and PACA members passed out the blue bracelets and to be community liaison, which eventually translated to “clergy spent time praying with Houston citizens who stopped by to stress liaison.” In 2010 Chief McClelland decided to merge clergy liaison their undying support of officers and the often life-threatening jobs with Public Affairs. This is Curtis’ current assignment. they perform. Curtis believes he’s serving where God wants him to be. The event was the antithesis of many rallies held by police critics everywhere who emphasized the natural rift between officers and He can recall stories that emphasize the presence of God minority communities. throughout his career. He was a friend and colleague of Officer Guy Gaddis, who was killed in the line of duty Jan. 31, 1994. Curtis “We had people there and we had chaplains coming there after the served as a pall bearer at Gaddis’ service. He found that he couldn’t 24 hours of prayer,” said Curtis, who spent many of the day-long get to the cemetery from the church because his shop’s battery campaign on-site. “They were still praying for Houston, Texas and went dead when he forgot to turn off the headlights as part of the the nation. They were lifting us up to God. This was not a selfish traditional lights-on tribute to a fallen officer. prayer for police only. It was for the community as a whole and just for a great awakening. Curtis believes God led him to hitch a ride with a member of the Peacemakers, the police quartet who sang at the memorial service. “For once we see that we’re not really in control. We have to Curtis’ wife Debbie was on the verge of delivering the couple’s first acknowledge that there is somebody, Almighty God, who has of three children (one son, two daughters) when he was paged while control over all this earth. We need to acknowledge Him and en route to the cemetery. This was before cell phones and Curtis continue to acknowledge Him because we never know when it may thought Debbie might be on the verge of delivery. be our last day. Romans 10:1-13 and Ephesians 2:8-9 can be a great starting point for acknowledgement and peace, because when we The officer/pall bearer thought he might have to request his ride to take our last breath on this earth, our eternal destiny is sealed, be let him off the freeway to call his wife and possibly scrap the plan it up or be down.” to serve his friend Guy Gaddis.

For Curtis it was yet another of his personal acknowledgements of Curtis smiles as he recalls that the Peacemaker member was one God before and after he joined HPD. He said, “I do believe God has of the few HPD officers equipped with “a bag phone,” one of the put me here for a purpose and I can make a positive difference. I earliest mobile telephones available. He called his wife from the want to see peace and unity across the city. I want the people to car and determined that it was false labor and he could continue his know who we are. We are the good guys.” mission. His daughter was born a week later.

Curtis believes God has played the key role in bringing a native of Curtis believes the PRAY FOR POLICE campaign will bond HPD with central Illinois – whose father chose the U. S. Air Force as a career the community like never before and that an increasing number of – to Houston. He got to the academy after a series of life events. Houstonians and Americans will realize what police officers do for When his dad retired in 1973 the family moved to Corpus Christi them. He is sorry that it took the tragic death of Deputy Goforth but for a few years before coming to Houston, where Curtis graduated chooses to put together the proper perspective. from Sharpstown High School in 1978. He attended the University of Houston and worked his way up the ladder at Sears, ultimately He quoted Second Baptist pastor Ed Young’s application of the becoming an assistant manager in a division. Then he spent a few Lord’s Prayer to police officers everywhere. years in the family’s insurance business. “Police officers,” Young said, “are the guys standing in the gap to But he didn’t feel he was in the right groove of life. deliver us from evil.”

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 15 9/29/15 5:54 PM Essay I am Offended by the Treatment of the Policing Profession By BARBARA A. SCHWARTZ Where are the summits, conferences, and task forces analyzing I am offended. why people hate cops?

I’m offended that my being offended doesn’t matter and that offends My point: Don’t lump all cops into the bucket of hate, profiling, me even more. racism, and prejudice.

I’m offended that those calling police officers prejudicial, and My plea: Don’t protest the actions of a few and not laud the actions accusing law enforcement of racial profiling, are doing the same of the many officers who risk, and have given, their lives in the line thing in reverse. Even worse, they don’t come close to recognizing of duty and perform heroically on a daily basis. that they are prejudicial and profiling; and they are not being taken to task for it. Don’t do what you are accusing officers of doing.

I am offended that the actions of a few officers have tainted the Playing nice goes both ways. entire profession. Recognize that the actions of a few should not taint the ranks of all Isn’t that profiling? Isn’t that prejudice? law enforcement officers across this country.

The politicians, talking heads, and activists’ outcry for police reform Let us stop and take stock of the real issue—crime and violence. Let is a reaction to the bad judgment and bad actions of a few officers. us put our time and energy into solving those problems.

Yet all officers are bearing the brunt of the controversy. Not to mention the lack of an adequate mental health care system that leaves most of the responsibility in the laps of law enforcement Policies and procedures governing policing have to change!! Police officers and jails. need more training!! When we tackle those problems collectively as Americans, then I I’m offended by those assumptions. won’t be offended anymore.

Those who are striking out against law enforcement need their Just don’t point the finger at law enforcement and profile all officers policies and procedures revamped. They need more training. They as needing remedial training and stricter anti-profiling laws. need to understand what being a police officer in the United States means and understand what confronting threats on a daily basis in The majority of officers are out there protecting and serving, the course of one’s work day entails. performing their jobs, justly.

Officers have the right to want to go home safe and sound at the end Let’s not forget that. of their work day. I have a dream. I dream of the day I won’t be offended anymore. And Summits, conferences, and task forces have been convened from neither will you. across this nation, from state to state, even from the White House to analyze what’s wrong with policing. Promote the Positive Houston Police to Offer Snow Cones to Youngsters in Poor Areas By TOM KENNEDY p.m. at the Union. From there the group will go to four low-income Every day seems to produce positive ideas from men and women of apartment complexes on the Southeast side. The locations are 5900 faith who believe in Houston police officers and the job they perform Selinsky, 5638 Selinsky, 3800 Faulkner and 8100 Leanora. every hour of the day. “We want these kids to have the positive experience of getting a free Recently, HPOU Board Member Tim Whitaker heard Dr. Ed Young, snow cone from a police officer,” he said. “We are going to the areas pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Houston, talk in a sermon of town where they might not be able to afford the luxury. about the positive results that came from taking a snow cone machine into a low-income section of the city. The positive gesture “HPOU will pick up the tab. We can hug them or shake their hands enabled the pastors to share the Word of God. so that the next time they see a police officer they might not be so fearful. We’re just trying to show some positive light on police “Dr. Young and the pastors went to a low-income housing project officers in this area. and gave away ice cream,” Whitaker explained. “In these crazy times I thought it might be a good idea so these kids can see that “Maybe snow cones will give us a better chance with these young police officers do something besides arrest mom and dad.” people than the criminal element gets.”

So the HPOU revised the idea somewhat and is sponsoring a snow Police Chief Charles “Chuck” McClelland has authorized marked cone vendor that its uniformed members will be taking to the units to make appearances at the specified times and locations set low-income sections of Houston. “We’re going to give away snow up by Whitaker and other coordinators. cones,” Whitaker said. “It’ll be for little kids or anybody, really.” “We are hoping it turns out to be a really, really, really positive Whitaker scheduled the first HPOU-sponsored snow cone outing thing,” Whitaker said. for Tuesday, Oct. 13, beginning with a meeting of participants at 1

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 16 9/29/15 5:54 PM Human Resources 2015-2016 ‘Pick Your Path’ Wellness Program Over the past few years, you’ve learned your numbers, collected Height points, earned your discount, and improved your health. This year, Weight we’re taking you down a new path to wellness. You’ll still need Waist circumference to visit your doctor for biometric measures, and take the same Obtain your biometric measures from your annual exam or familiar health assessment, but the PICK YOUR PATH program is employees may participate in one of the limited biometric customized to your lifestyle and health needs. screening events across the city. Your biometric measures must be from January 1, 2015 or later. This year, you have an opportunity to earn up to $900 savings on your annual medical rate contributions. Step 2 (Active Employees only): Instead of collecting points, complete one of four wellness options Active employees can earn a $600 annual medical rate discount between November 2, 2015 and March 12, 2016.* for completing the health assessment and one wellness option and covered spouses of active employees can earn a $300 annual Option A: Preventive Care Activities discount (off the employee’s medical plan rate) for completing the Option B: Telephonic Coaching health assessment. Option C: Onsite Health Program Option D: My Health Assistant Online Programs Below are the steps to earning your discount: *Option A: Preventive Care Activities must be completed between January 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016. Step 1 (Active Employees and covered Spouses): Log on to MyCigna.com and complete your annual health For more information about the PICK YOUR PATH program and assessment by October 31, 2015. Note that both employees and discount requirements, visit www.houstonwellnessconnection.org. spouses must create their own MyCigna.com login in order to complete the health assessment. For questions about the program, how to complete the options or how to earn your discount, contact the City of Houston Employee To complete your health assessment, you need up-to-date Wellness Team at 832-393-6000 (Option 1: Wellness) or measures for your: [email protected]. Blood Pressure Total and HDL cholesterol

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 19 9/29/15 5:54 PM Chief McClelland: HPD’s Majority Minority Demographic a ‘Shock’ to most Houstonians By TOM KENNEDY still a very, very diverse organization. We recruit at all military Police Chief Charles “Chuck” McClelland is quick to point out and bases across the country.” detail HPD demographic information that he admits only a few Houstonians know about. The chief went down the line with his numbers:

McClelland said the department is the most diversified big-city “We have 10 assistant chiefs, four executive assistant chiefs and PD in the nation, a positive effect from the fact that Houston is one chief – that’s 15 Command Staff member. Of that 15, nine are recognized as the most diverse city in the United States. women and minorities. On a per capita basis we are one of the most diverse command staffs in the country. That’s far better diversity This fact is the primary reason why the chief told the Badge & Gun than San Antonio, Austin or Dallas. You can Google their pictures that HPD is – and always will be – a “majority minority” department. and verify that.” Hispanics largest percentage Houstonians ignore facts

The chief said too few Houstonians realize this rather intriguing McClelland was queried about whether he cited a record like this datum during a time period when a growing number of minority when minority politicians grill him about alleged brutality by police, citizens in the U. S. have a growing distrust of law enforcement a question that inevitably arises in the wake of incidents like those officers. in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland.

“I know that they are not aware of this,” McClelland said, Does he, the chief was asked, request local elected minority “because every time I tell people that HPD is a majority minority politicians to help him recruit young African American and Hispanic department they seem shocked. The other big cities? They are not males and females to the force in order to improve diversity? (majority minority).” “Yes I have,” he responded, and then reflecting on his success rate HPD now consists of 53 percent minority officers. said, “Not a very good one. Usually the normal response I get from folks is that they say ‘Before they decide to join HPD they have to “Hispanics are the largest at 24 percent,” he said. “African trust HPD.’ ” Americans are next with 22 percent. Actually the chief doesn’t believe Houston’s minority citizens have The rest of the 53 consists of Asians/Pacific Island, Native as much “disconnect” from the police force as do those from other Americans, Indians and those from countries from all over parts of the nation. the world.” “I don’t buy all of the disconnect perception,” he said. “Perception And the chief added another benefit: “Because of the diversity in is reality in many places. The disconnect is coming from the very Houston and the rich and fertile recruiting grounds we have in our communities that have the perception that we’re not diverse. city and the size of our city, a lot of our recruits are from Houston.” “People are ignoring the facts because they are actually He said about 90 percent of recent recruits hail from the Greater uninformed and don’t know the facts. Houston area. “Here’s where we differ from other cities. The reason why I believe “They grew up in diverse neighborhoods and went to diverse Houston is different from Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore high schools, went to diverse universities. When we hired them is a couple of things: 1. Our city is more diverse and our police they have a connection with the community. Not only did they department is more diverse; 2. Houston has had community come from this community, but their parents still live in inner policing since the 1980s.” city neighborhoods. The chief said in the context of the Ferguson and Baltimore events, he has been asked why HPD “stopped” community policing. “In addition to this diversity, approximately 16 percent of the men and women in the police department are women. The national “No,” he said. “We have not stopped doing community policing; we average is around 10 or 12 percent. The only Texas city with more is have increased the number of community policing initiatives. We Dallas, where they’re a little bit higher at around 18 percent. have twice as much as when Dr. Lee Brown was police chief and ushered in the philosophy.” “But Dallas is nowhere near where we are when it comes to the minority/ethnic racial breakdown. We have almost 1,500 officers Today HPD has a program or initiative for every Houston in the department that speak more than one language. It’s not demographic – at-risk kids, high school teens, young adults, just Spanish, either. We speak all types of languages: Chinese, middle-aged adults and the elderly and “every ethnic background Japanese, Vietnamese, Arabic and many other languages.” you can think of. This is how we try to work with the communities to resolve problems.” McClelland also wants to remind the citizens served by HPD that more than 100 languages are spoken in the city where at least 70 McClelland believes that if standings were maintained about police foreign countries have consulates. chiefs and the number of meetings he or she has with community leaders that he would lead the league. Houston is the fourth largest city in America but has the fifth largest PD. With its depleting number of officers (less than 5,200), “I’ve met regularly with African Americans, Asians, Middle Eastern the Bayou City doesn’t stack up very well in terms of officers per leaders, Jewish, Muslims and the LGBT – just to name a few. square mile. It never has over the course of history. While the larger We meet regularly on a quarterly basis to talk about issues and police forces have many more officers, they also have smaller challenges, how best to address those. We come to the table with areas to patrol and serve. While New York City has 100 square miles solutions and not just problems.” and Philadelphia 120, Houston has 639. One of the latest examples of success is the PRAY FOR POLICE McClelland pointed out that most of HPD’s recruits from other campaign and the involvement of PACA – the Police and Clergy states “are men and women from the military and the military is Continues on Page 23 Page 20 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 22 9/29/15 5:54 PM Continues from Page 20 “This video is very, very helpful to young people,” McClelland said. Alliance, a group which formulated about three years ago when the “No other police department has the forward-thinking platforms chief ordered up a plan to merge at least five ministerial advisory we have in terms of social media.” groups into “one group all pulling the same direction although they might have a different constituency or congregation.” The video is getting a growing number of views and actually could be used by any law enforcement agency in the nation to When the chief appeared at the Sept. 8 press conference at the communicate the basic police rules of the road. HPOU to announce the prayer campaign and the 24-hour prayer vigil, numerous PACA volunteer ministers stood next to him and There are numerous policies and practices that distinguish Houston other law enforcement personnel and political sympathizers. The in positive light when compared to places like Ferguson. McClelland ongoing prayer campaign continues to be a huge success. (Please is glad to keep outlining them. see other coverage in this issue). Responding to the high unemployment factor, for instance, the chief Not enough funding talked about his regular sit-downs in joint sessions with community leaders and business leaders. The agenda is to find ways to give “It’s unfortunate that this tragic death of Officer (Deputy) Goforth young minority men job opportunities and provide support systems, has triggered this movement,” he said. “But it’s positive for officers often in view of the fact that some of them have made a mistake and to know that there’s an overwhelming number of citizens in our paid for it with jail time. community that support them, back them and stand behind them.” “For those who make a mistake, once they’ve paid their debt you’ve McClelland theorized that socio-economic conditions, got to take a chance on them and give them a job,” he said. “We particularly high unemployment of African American males, were don’t have enough money to build enough prisons and jails to the real causes of racial uprisings in Ferguson and Baltimore. lock everybody up. It’s more efficient to allow them to learn from their mistakes and use an opportunity. We’ve got to provide an “You only need a triggering event,” the chief said. “The riot in opportunity for those who want to do the right thing.” Ferguson didn’t really happen because Michael Brown was killed. That was a trigger event. It wasn’t abuse by police; it was no jobs, To the surprise of few local police historians, Houston ’s police no diversity, the poor being hit with excessive fines and fees. The chief expressed the oft-heard advocacy for an increased number people were a revenue stream for the city. of police cadets to keep up with HPD attrition and provide more officers to patrol those 639 square miles of Texas ’ largest city. The “We don’t have that in Houston. Houston is so diverse. It’s one problem, as it’s been throughout history, is money – or the lack of it. of our strengths. We don’t have homogeneity, we have diverse neighborhoods.” “I would like to see a public safety tax or the tax cap revised for additional public safety funding,” he said. “I feel this way The Ferguson events were predictable since the Missouri suburb had because the primary and most fundamental responsibility of any high unemployment among males with little education and no job government at any level is to keep its citizens safe. skills, conditions that caused many “to turn something illegitimate.” “Garbage, streets and sidewalks are important but not as The chief is proud of a new video produced by the department and important as keeping citizens and residents safe. In order to do that available on YouTube. Called “Police and Citizen Interaction,” it you have to have the right amount of money.” outlines what to do if you are detained by a police officer. Page 23 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 23 9/29/15 5:54 PM HPOU’s Ever-Popular Family Picnic: Same Activities but at a Later Time (Nov. 14) and Brand New Location By TOM KENNEDY “In reality,” he said, “we will be handing free tickets out at the door HPOU’s 4th Annual Family Picnic – an extremely popular event the day of the event. No officer and his or her family members will since the fall of 2012 – is set for Nov. 14, a month later than be turned away.” usual due to the need for a different location – the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, 1 Abercrombie St., in West Houston, near the A disc jockey will be present for musical entertainment early in intersection of Interstate 10 and Highway 6. the afternoon with the FIVE-0 Band on tab to crank up the dancing numbers for the adults later in the day. The band is led by Officer This great family extravaganza starts at 2 p.m. and lasts until 10 Tim Wyers and also will feature members of Checkered Past, a p.m. Free shuttle service will be available – as always – at the Union featured hit at the HPOU’s previous family picnics. parking lot starting at 1 p.m. Pressed for details about the prizes in the kids-only raffle, There will be plenty of the usual entertainment for both adults and Peverillsmiled and promised “many surprises.” the kids. Event chairman Colton Peverill was excited to point out that there once again will be a wide array of great prizes in the “We will be having something equal to the PlayStation 4 we kids-only raffle. Last year the ultimate winner took home a brand raffled last year. It most likely will be a PlayStation 4 or X Box or new PlayStation 4. s o m e t h i n g l i k e t h a t . T h e k i d s h a d a v e r y e x c i t i n g t i m e l a s t y e a r a n’re d w e certainly going to have much more of the same! “Last year we ended up with a ton of prizes,” Peverill said. “This year promises to have even more. All raffle tickets are free. All you “This event always draws hundreds of kids and this year we hope have to do is pick them up at the gate.” to set a new attendance record. We know it’s later in the fall and it might be a little cooler. But that might not be so bad.” Of course there also will be an adults-only raffle under these same conditions. Prizes will include – as always – sports memorabilia The three previous years saw the event happen at Tin Hall in and other exciting items donated by Houston area businesses in Cypress but that location is no longer available. support of HPD and the Union. The bounce house and other fun-filled activities will be on hand Now is the time to pick up enough free admission tickets for the alongside the Game Truck, an 18-wheeler loaded with video games entire family. Tickets are available at the Union Building at 1600 geared toward, well, the video game generation. State Street or by calling or emailing HPOU executive assistant Lisa Marino at 832-200-3432 and [email protected]. Here are some other attractions planned for the picnic:

Peverillstressed that the main purpose of handing out admission Plenty of hamburgers, hotdogs, sides, trimmings and salad. The tickets was to “get an accurate head count” to make sure there will food will be served from 3-6 p.m. be enough food and drink for all those who attend. Continues on Page 25

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 24 9/29/15 5:54 PM Barn Yard Crime Stoppers Adventures of Calf Scramble Winner ‘Detective Mykala’ Lead to the Recent Unveiling of ‘Who Let the Cows Out?’ Editor’s Note: Mykala Rodriguez won a calf in the Calf Scramble After some coaxing the duo was able to return the outlaws to the at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The following pasture and all was calm for the rest of the day. his her update about her techniques for keeping her calf under control out at the “Barn Precinct.” See if you can figure out just who We thought we were through with the crime for a while, but it Detective Mykenzie is.) didn’t last. The Deer Park FFA Progress Show is where things went By MYKALA RODRIGUEZ wrong. All the animals had made it through without incident until It was just another hot August Sunday. The hoof trimmer was the final four steers were left. at the precinct to make Detective Mykenzie and some of the steers’ hooves appear neatly were trimmed and ready for the The judge awarded the winner but the steer did not like the judge upcoming show. getting too close. He started bucking and running to the other end of the arena, but with some calming moos from Detective Mykenzie We thought all was under control. Detective Mykala’s mom was and some patience of his owner, he was able to be wrangled and bringing treats for Detective Mykenzie while she was being bathed. gotten under control. Then Ms. Rodriguez came out looking for Detective Mykala and Detective Mykenzie because things had gone awry. Stay tuned for more updates of exciting adventures coming your way soon. The great detective duo came running to find the Momma outlaw and her baby outlaw had somehow escaped the pasture and wondered into Detective Mykenzie’s office looking for food to eat.

Continues from Page 24 Soft drinks and water will be provided.

The family focus also will include face painting, balloon blowers, bounce houses, games of challenge and many more fun activities.

Besides Peverill, the following board members have taken part in the planning of the event, always recognized as the Union’s greatest family event of the year. Those board members are Tom Hayes, Joe Gamaldi, Luis Menendez-Sierra, Robert Sandoval, Bill Booth, David Riggs, Tim Butler and Douglas Griffith.

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 28 9/29/15 5:54 PM TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HPOU, DEAR HPOU, Thank you all so sincerely for the $250 check. It was put to good Thank you so much for the beautiful potted plant which was sent use. I am so very grateful and blessed to know you all remembered when Louis Fougerousse passed away. The presence of that plant me. May God bless you all and be careful out there. was such a symbol of care and concern to our family and it did b ring Again, thank you. comfort. It gave a sense of presence of our many friends withing Dan Macejewski HPD, and in a way you were right there with us during such a sad and difficult time in our lives. Thank you from our hearts. We love DEAR HPOU BOARD, our Blue Family. I would like to thank you for your generous donation to the Clear Sincerely, Springs Silverados. With your donation we are able to purchase Mark, Molly & Anna Fougerousse costumes, props, transportation and so much more. Sincerely, DEAR BOARD MEMBERS, Madeleine Westrup I would like to personally thank you on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Anderson Properties and the Sunshine HPOU, Kids for your generous donation. The money will be used to bring Thank you for the beautiful plant in remembrance of Mom some happiness to the lives of these precious children. Thanks to (Elizabeth Parker). Lisa Marino for helping me with this. Jim & Michelle Parker and Family Wanda & JJ Morris (retired) Support PAC, It Pays Big Returns

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 30 9/29/15 5:54 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 Oct 2015 Issue.indd 34 9/29/15 5:55 PM In Memory of… October - Houston Police Officers Killed 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 10-18-1912 Let us Never Forget...

If anyone knows of friends or family members who might have photographs that we are missing, please call The Badge & Gun at 713-223-4286. Page 35 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 36 9/29/15 5:55 PM Ms. Elaine is Retiring, Bringing an End to a Special Era at HPOU’s ‘Law Office’ on the Third Floor on State Street By TOM KENNEDY “We wanted it to be more like a private law office. And Hans said to As Elaine Nolan of the HPOU law office retires after 20 years as do whatever it takes. And we did whatever it took to make the police the Union’s formidable administrative legal assistant, we learn that officers proud to be a part of HPOU and that they were getting good she never once wanted to call in sick to avoid a dreadful jobsite or legal treatment in a more professional way.” bossy people. The new “firm” provided in-house lawyers 24/7 for each member, a “Of all the places where I’ve ever been employed, I’ve never far more personal treatment than ever before. awakened in the morning and said that I dreaded going to work,” Nolan told the Badge & Gun. “The U. S. Attorney’s office before I came here had been my favorite. In-house Law Firm

“You feel so needed here. It’s such a good feeling to have that feeling and work here.”

Nolan, 74, has seen a number of association or union presidents come and go, along with board members, Legal Committee chairmen and the lawyers in what she refers to as “the Union’s law firm.”

The ‘show up’ in HPOU Legal consists of, left to right, Aaron Suder, Tina Drewke, Sally Ring, Lynette Coles and Elaine Nolan. Seated is Chad Hoffman. Bob Armbruster was out advising an HPD officer at the time this photo was taken. GARY HICKS PHOTO. Nolan sees this change as probably the biggest, most positive maneuver she’s experienced in her 20 years on or around State Street. “That’s probably the major thing – more personal treatment from having an in-house law firm,” she said.

The highly-praised woman with the legal mind hails from jobs providing ideal life experiences for the job she has perfected. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of a steel worker father and a mother who became the city of Brotherly Love’s first-ever female school crossing guard. Although not a commissioned police officer, she worked for the city as a “police crossing guard” for 15 years and later became a disciplinarian at Nolan’s alma mater, Frankfort High School, where she retired at age 72.

The recollection prompted the daughter of the steel worker and school disciplinarian to remark, “I come from good stock; we all worked.”

Part of that work record was Nolan’s service with the National Labor Relations Board in Philadelphia, specializing in union elections. She married Jack Nolan and transferred to the NLRB’s Houston office when Jack accepted a job working here with National Cash Register.

Shortly after the couple made the Bayou City their home, Elaine was tapped to tout a teamsters’ election in Orange by literally going to the pits. She recalled that the teamsters’ election was held Elaine Nolan amid her natural habitat for the last 20 years. in a gravel pit where truck drivers came in for jobs. “They were GARY HICKS PHOTO picking up their gravel and voted,” she remembered, saying that she She came to the Houston Police Officers Association (HPOA) in supervised the election from a chair deep inside the gravel pit. September 1995 only to see it become known as the Houston Police Officers Union in March 1996 under the leadership of President She and Jack moved back to Philadelphia in 1968 but found Hans Marticiuc. themselves longing for the milder weather in Houston as Elaine served as a stay-at-home mom for John Nolan Jr., the couple’s only The new HPOU sought to effectively overwhelm its then-competitor, offspring, and Jack was a probation/parole officer. the Houston Police Patrolman’s Union (HPPU) with its improved legal services for every member. In their second tour of duty here Jack helped his brother Thomas with Monarch Pools in west Houston, while Elaine went to work “I’ll never forget telling Hans that we needed to make this legal in “the box with those little square windows,” also known as the department a law office – not just a ‘legal department’ for the Federal Building. She served as a legal assistant for U. S. Attorney Union, but the law office of the Union. Continues on Page 41 Page 37 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 37 9/29/15 5:55 PM Houston’s 911 Heroes Run a $100,000 Fundraiser, once again making it the Nation’s most Successful The Houston Police Officers Union in conjunction with the City of Capt. Fremin gave special recognition to his guest of honor, U. S. Houston and the Houston Airport System once again hosted the Marine Col. Terence Trenchard, who serves as the chief of staff for spectacular 5th Annual 911 Heroes Run, which has become the the USMC Recruiting Command in Quantico, Virginia. signature event for Houston for 911 Ceremonies. “It was a great honor to have Colonel Trenchard on deck for this Race Director and HPD Capt. Greg Fremin told the Badge & Gun day of honoring our fallen heroes, for he truly is an American that Houston once again had the largest 911 Heroes Run in the patriot who personifies the warrior spirit,” Fremin said. “Colonel nation and he anticipates over $100,000 to have been raised. Trenchard is the embodiment of Travis Manion’s ethos, ‘If Not Me, Then Who...’ ” “I’m proud to say that this amount sets a new record over last year’s,” Fremin said in describing this year’s latest success story. The captain also thanked several sponsors whose unyielding and dedicated support of our men and women in uniform has made this The race was once again held at Ellington Airport with this race the national success it is today .He recognized the great patriot year’s event drawing a record crowd of nearly 3,000 participants, Ms. Carolyn Cross with Joe Myers Ford, the Cox Media Group which including numerous law enforcement, first responder and military heavily promoted the event on their radio stations (93Q, Legends personnel from each of the U. S. military branches. 97.1, and The Eagle 106.9, Camilo Rojas with Michelob Ultra, Kroger, HEB, Houstonia Magazine,Shell Oil, and Lukes Locker. The 911 Heroes Run was started in honor of USMC 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed in combat operations in Iraq in 2007. This He also recognized the support of Police Chief McClelland, HFD patriotic event is now held around the world to honor the sacrifices Chief Garrision, Houston Airport Director Mario Diaz, HPOU of the victims of September 11, 2001 and the wars fought since. President Ray Hunt, and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, who have collectively embraced this venue and supported it since its The race allows communities, first responders and our military to inception. come together to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and this year the Heroes Run was held in 58 cities nationally and 12 U. S. military Capt. Fremin also gave special thanks to the numerous volunteers installations around the world. and City of Houston employees that assisted with the months of preparation and planning, and special recognition to Lt. Randy Upton, A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit Assist The Officer and his staff that assisted with planning for this major cityvenue. Foundation, Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local 341 and the Texas Association of First Responders.

Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison accepting the coveted 911 Heroes Run Chiefs Cup award that goes to the chief of the team with the most participants – either HPD or HFD.

Capt. Greg Fremin is pictured with HPD Capt. Jim Dale and guest of honor, Col. Terence Trenchard. Dale and Trenchard grew up together and went to the same middle school and high school in Connecticut. They hadn’t seen each other since high school! Fremin said it was needless to say they shared the “Small World” award.

A fabulous group shot of 911 Heroes Run officials. From left to right: Doc Holiday (who sang National Anthem), HPD Chaplin Monty Montgomery, HPD Sr. Police Officer Doug Griffith ( HPOU 1st VP), HPD AC Troy Finner, HPD Captain Greg Fremin (Race Director), USMC Colonel Terrence Trenchard (Guest of Honor), US Navy Captain (SEAL) Van Wennen, US Navy Commander Evangelista Rickson, US Army Colonel Jim Steel (Ret), HFD Chaplin Garry Blackmon and HFD Honor Guard Commander Warren Hooked Page 38 Badge & Gun • October 2015

BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 38 9/29/15 5:55 PM These are just a few of the participants in the LARGEST 911 Heroes Run A “fired up” participant from HFD. for the fifth straight year.

More HPD participants: Sgt. Elaine Fremin, center, is pictured along with Taylor Munguia, daughter of Officer Ruben Munguia, left, and Munguia’s wife Johnna. Assistant Chief Buenik runs with Sgt. Robert Ruiz (We don’t know who finished the strongest and fastest).

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 39 9/29/15 5:55 PM Lest We Forget By NELSON ZOCH July 1, 1964 Officer James F. Willis Goes after Speeder on Market, Collides with Vehicle, Perishes Officer James Franklin Willis was born in Fellow patrol Officers Don C. Griffin and additional service was held at 2 p.m. Carthage on June 15, 1925. He attended Charles C. Dodd witnessed this tragic Saturday, July 4, at the Methodist Church in elementary school in Galloway and accident. They were traveling westbound Panola County in Galloway. Burial followed graduated from Logansport High School in on Market about four blocks behind at the Adams Cemetery. Louisiana in 1943. He served his country in Jones’ Cadillac. They reported seeing an the United States Army during World War eastbound vehicle approaching them at a Officer Willis was chairman of the Board II from February 1944 to December 1945. high rate of speed, probably the one Officer of Deacons at the Helmers Street Baptist He joined the Houston Police Department Willis was chasing. They then saw Officer Church. He also was a veteran of World War in Cadet Class No. 15 on October 1, 1956. Willis’ headlights go over to the wrong II. Pallbearers were Sergeant I.H. Gaman, This class graduated on December 31, 1956, side of the street and also saw sparks and Officers J.T. Lum, H.M. McNutt, Curtis officially going to work on January 2, 1957. smoke. Griffin described it as an explosion. Simmons and Detectives George LaRue and Willis’ original assignment was to the Radio V.O. Baker. Patrol Bureau - Evening Shift. He later worked for a time in the Traffic Enforcement Lois Willis remarried and lived in Pasadena Division but in 1960 transferred to Radio in 2003. Douglas F. Willis joined the Houston Patrol - Night Shift. Police Department in Police Cadet Class No. 34 in 1967. He retired from HPD in On Monday night, June 29, 1964, Officer 2002 after serving most of his career in the Willis was riding alone in Unit No. 603 Accident Division. Robert E. Willis lived in in the Radio Patrol Bureau working Montana. Officer Willis’ mother, Mrs. Ivous out of the Northeast Substation. Just Willis, is deceased, as his sister Mrs. Ruby shortly after midnight (Tuesday morning, Tabor. Mrs. Maye Peace, who was widowed, June 30), Officer Willis was parked on the lived in Porter. The only brother, Reverend north side of the 8800 block of Market W.C. “Jack” Willis lived in Carthage. Road. He observed traffic at this location when he pulled out onto Market Road, When Officer Doug Willis graduated from attempting to follow a speeding vehicle the Academy, he proudly pinned on his traveling east on Market. When he pulled Dad’s Badge, No. 1308. out onto Market, the officer crossed the westbound lanes, losing control of his Reid Woodruff, who investigated this vehicle and slipping onto the left shoulder terrible accident with Paul Artz, said of the roadway and skidding sideways for the fact he knew Officer Willis made the more than one hundred feet on wet grass. accident investigation particularly difficult. Both Woodruff and Artz were later According to witnesses, he appeared promoted to sergeant and completed long, exemplary careers with HPD. Woodruff to have regained control of his vehicle. Officer James Franklin Willis Unfortunately, at this time a westbound worked Radio Patrol for many years, 1949 Cadillac driven by Thomas Lewis Jones Accident Officers Reid A. Woodruff retiring in 1986. He lived in Magnolia. Artz worked the Accident Division and the struck the left side of his patrol car. This and Paul H. Artz conducted a thorough Training Academy, retiring in 1991 to a home tremendous collision caused the police car investigation of the two-fatality accident near Spring. to break apart just behind the front seat. under the supervision of Accident Division The rear of the vehicle – with the top still Captain John M. LeVrier. They determined Of the witnesses, Don Griffin made attached – came to rest 105 feet beyond that both vehicles were traveling in excess of fifty miles per hour at the time of impact. detective and worked Robbery as well as the front end. Officer Willis was ejected Burglary and Theft before resigning from from the car and landed in a nearby ditch. They never determined how or why Officer Willis lost control of his patrol car. HPD. Charlie Dodd made detective and also An ambulance rushed the officer to North worked in Burglary and Theft, retiring in Shore Hospital but moved him shortly Officer Willis was survived by his wife, Lois, 1989. Sergeant Gaman retired from the thereafter to Ben Taub General Hospital as well as two sons, seventeen-year-old Garage in 1979. He resided in Houston. with massive injuries to the head, face and Douglas Franklin Willis and ten-year-old Officer J. T. Lum retired from the Garage in chest. A doctor from North Shore Hospital Robert Edward Willis. Also mourning his 1991 and died in 2000. Officer H. M. McNutt rode in the ambulance with Officer Willis to death were his mother, Mrs. Ivous Willis retired from the Academy in 1979. Officer the larger, better-equipped Ben Taub. of Gallaway, two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Tabor Curtis Simmons made sergeant and retired of Galloway and Mrs. Maye Peace (wife in 1984 after a long career in HPD. He Houston Police Officer James F. Willis of HPD Officer James Peace) of Houston lived in Lovelady in 2003. Detective George died from those injuries at 2:30 p.m. the LaRue retired from Special Thefts in 1977 following day, Wednesday, July 1, 1964. He and one brother, the Reverend W. C. Willis of Houston. and lived in Trinity. Detective V. O. Baker was thirty-nine. retired from Auto Theft in 1980 and lived in Madisonville. Thomas Jones was pinned inside his Funeral services were held on Friday, Cadillac. A friendly wrecker driver ripped July 3, 1964, at 10:30 a.m. at the Helmers Retired Assistant Chief Milton C. Simmons open a door to remove him from the twisted Street Baptist Church, 7721 Helmers. recalled that his father, retired Sergeant metal. It was also too late for Jones, too. He The Reverend John Duckett officiated and Curtis M. Simmons, was a personal friend was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the Pat H. Foley Funeral Home at 2110 of Officer Willis. They had been close friends forty-seven. 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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 40 9/29/15 5:55 PM Continues from Page 40 No other information was found about Thomas Lewis Jones, the since their days in Cadet Class No. 15. Chief Simmons remembered other man who died in the accident. this night in particular as his family went to the hospital to be with the Willis family. Continues from Page 37 (OK, Elaine has earned the right to use “baby” not as a literal term Anthony J. P. Ferris and his legion of assistants. She was assigned but a term of endearment). to the Criminal Division and took on the awesome chore involving paperwork to such cases as one involving HPD wiretaps. As she made her heartfelt laudatory remarks, Nolan was as plain-spoken and candid as always. Elaine also remembered standing on the balcony in the building and watching a controversial conscientious objector “Mark Clark? He’s smart! He’s just a good all-around person. What renamed Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay) come through the can you say about Mark Clark? He’s done a helluva job for this Union courthouse for a court session. “We were at the edge of a in the Legislature. The Union owes Mark a lot. The police officers in balcony as you entered the Federal Building,” she said, “and you the city of Houston owe a lot to Mark Clark and to the people who could almost lean over and touch the top of his head he was so big.” have been running this organization, not just Mark standing alone. Nolan grew to know many of the assistant U. S. attorneys, among Like a Big Family them Ron Waska, who became chief of the Criminal Division. When Waska went into private law practice, Nolan came with him as a “Everybody who has run the organization has had a dramatic legal assistant, serving in that capacity for 16 years. impact for police officers of the city of Houston. Every police officer has benefited from this organization that’s like one big giant family. The year was 1995 when the route of her legal work in Houston led to State Street. Another lawyer she worked with was Ron Tonkin, “Each president has made his mark. Gary Blankinship did special assistant U. S. Attorney for the Southern District, who served everything to help the families of fallen officers. It was as chief of the Major Narcotics Conspiracy Section. Previously, important to Gary to do that and the officers had to have seen that Tonkin had served as attorney general of the Virgin Islands. and known that.

The Bielstein Influence “Ray (Hunt) is a really good Christian. When I think of good Christian men I think of him and Bob Armbruster. If he (Ray) says he’s going Tonkin was friends with a retired Houston police lieutenant by the to do it, he does it. He doesn’t lead you on. For as long as I’ve known name of Sandy Bielstein. Bielstein had earned a law degree and him when he was with TCLEOSE, Ray has been an excellent leader was serving on the Houston Police Officers Association’s Shoot and I think he’s got a good group of young men around him – Joe Team, which consisted of outside lawyers hired to represent Gamaldi, Doug Griffith and Tim Butler. HPD officers involved in shootings. Bielstein knew Nolan through Tonkin and thought she would be an ideal fit for the association’s “He’s got young people to carry it through. They’re not afraid to legal team, which basically consisted at the time of a retired HPD speak about their religion. It comes through in everything he does Robbery sergeant named Bob Armbruster and another lawyer and they do.” named Fred Keys. Armbruster and Nolan (sounds like a pretty good “law firm “I knew her through Ron,” Bielstein said in an interview, “and Ron partnership,” doesn’t it?) have been working side-by-side or hand- was changing his practice. Elaine had worked for him and another in-glove every day of Nolan’s 20 years at the Union. Any officer who lawyer. I made the comment that HPOA was looking for people. has used their helpful services over the years will testify how well they work together. “She’s a great, great secretary and paralegal. She knows what Of Nolan, Armbruster said, “Ms. Elaine has been the backbone of she’s doing; HPOU is going to lose a great right arm, ’Ill tell you that. this office. She has been the continuity and the glue that has held us If I could have stolen her from HPOA, I would have. together in the 20 years she’s been her.

“She knew what she was doing and would make any lawyer look “When she leaves it’s going to be like cutting off my right arm. Now good. She is why ‘Bubba’ Armbruster made it through this entire that’s nothing against the other girls here. I’m probably going to thing. Bob is a first-class lawyer.” catch flax over that remark, but that ’s OK.”

For the record, Bielstein retired from HPD in January 1990 and Griffith, the HPOU’s first vice president, also ranks high on Nolan’s served on the Shoot Team for a while. Today he is the incumbent fan club membership list. “Ms. Elaine has been a rock for this judge in County Court at Law No. 4 in Fort Bend County, a position organization and has provided a shining example of what we want he has held since 2001. our employees to be. She will be greatly missed. We wish her all the luck in the world for the future.” Nolan has nothing but high praise for the, shall we say, “folks in the A mother who will become a grandmother for the first time later firm” and in the Union. this year, Nolan glows when she refers to “my babies.” In this case the babies are not just Griffith but also the lawyers in her firm. “I love Hans!” she said of Marticiuc, the Union’s longest-serving president who took the lead to make the association the Union And they are staff counsel Aaron Suder, Chad Hoffman and Sally and the Meet-and-Confer agreement an HPD tradition. “Hans was Ring. Then you have to include Brett Ligon, an HPOU attorney until dynamic. Hans and J. J. (Berry) and Ronnie Martin – sad that when he became the district attorney of Montgomery County. I say his name I think of sad things happening, unfortunately – but they were the first ones to get the contract underway with the city. “They’re my babies,” the grandmother-to-be said with a smile. “They are my kids. I always tried to take care of them. I was blessed “And Mark Clark! What a great leader in Meet-and-Confer. with one (child of her own) but ended up with more when I came here. They’re a real pleasure. “J. J. was a wonderful man, smart, gentle, very gentle and soft- spoken. I never saw Jay angry in the 20 years I’ve known him – the “When Brett pursued his election, they brought on Sally and she’s a computer whiz and chairman of the Legal Committee before George wonderful girl. Chad is our office stud and Aaron is our office brain Shaw. It’s now Doug (Griffith), baby Doug.” Continues on Page 44 Page 41 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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ALDERETE FLETCHER Rose Ann Alderete, age 65, passed away on Monday, August Mr. Billy Allen Fletcher, 81, passed away on September 6, 2015. He 24, 2015. She is the sister of Senior Police Officer Arthur Mejia, is the father of Retired Police Officer Billy Allen Fletcher, Jr. He is assigned to the Major Offenders Division and the sister of Berta A. also survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Fletcher; and children, Mejia, City of Houston Municipal Courts Judge. She is also the aunt Allen, Terry and Karen. Services were held Sept. 10 with burial in of Vanessa J. Mejia, assigned to the Houston Police Department New Braunfels. Public Affairs Division, Photography Lab. Services were held Aug. 28 with burial in San Antonio. HARNSBERRY BLANKENSHIP Hester Mae Harnsberry passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Soyla Ruiz Blankenship passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015. She is the grandmother of Jail Attendant Erica Poole, assigned to She is the mother of Sergeant Michael A. Flores, assigned to the Southeast Jail. Services were held Sept. 5 with burial in Houston Vice Division. Services were held Sept. 9. Memorial Gardens in Pearland. BRUMLEY HERNANDEZ Former Police Officer Ronald “Ronnie” Brumley passed away Mrs. Lucila G. Hernandez passed away. She is the mother of Senior on Sunday, September 13, 2015. He is the brother of Retired Police Officer Edward A. Hernandez, assigned to the Eastside Police Officer Carmen Brumley and Retired Police Officer Kenneth Division. Services were held Sept. 2. Brumley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nathan Brumley who passed away in 1983. He is also survived by his wife, Carol; JONES sons, Travis and Kevin, and their mother, Pansy. Services were held Harris County Detention Officer Tronoski D. Jones, age 26, passed in Caldwell on Sept. 17. away on Thursday, August 20, 2015. He is the Brother-in-Law of Police Officer Garry W. Parker, assigned to Southeast Patrol. CHANG Detention Officer Jones died in the line of duty of natural causes Mr. Guillermo Chang, 93, passed away on Thursday, September 3, during an altercation. Services were held Aug. 27 with burial in 2015. He is the father of Administrative Associate Mary McIntosh Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland. assigned to the Records Division. Services were held Sept. 9. LEWIS COWSEN HPD Auxiliary Police Chaplain, Bishop Floyd E. Lewis, Sr., 79, Carlton Clifton Cowsen, Jr., passed away on Monday, August 24, passed away on Labor Day, September 7, 2015. He has served 2015. He is the brother of Laundry Worker, Jennifer L. Cowsen, the department for over 25 years assisting the Family Assistance assigned to the Jail Division. Services were held Aug. 29. and Chaplaincy Unit with hundreds of employee funerals and counseling. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served DAVIS as a Medic in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his spouse, Sergeant Terrie Lynne Davis passed away on Saturday, September Minister BeAna Alfred-Lewis. He served as the presiding Bishop 5, 2015. She first started out as a Police Service Officer at the South of the International Church Fellowship of Houston. Bishop Lewis Central Division, and then entered Police Academy Class No. L 695 was the creator of the “Thumbs Up” program to better understand on January 15, 1995. During her career, she served within the South the job of police officers and support the efforts to generate a Central Division, North Division, Northwest Division, Northeast law-abiding atmosphere everywhere. Services were held Sept. 14 Division, Jail Division and the Vehicular Crimes Division. She was with burial in Houston National Cemetery. medically retired on May 21, 2015. Sergeant Davis is survived by her husband, Special Agent Aaron Davis, of the Texas Department LYNCH of Public Safety; one daughter, and two sons. Services were held Retired Police Officer Arden Wilbur Lynch, 90, passed away Sept. 12 with burial in Klein Memorial Park Cemetery. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Officer Lynch joined Police Academy Class No. 21 on June 1, 1959. He retired on March 17, 1989, DAYWOOD while last assigned to the North Division. He was preceded in death Mary G. Daywood passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Patricia Irene Lynch, on February 12, is the grandmother of Police Officer Beverly A. Herrera, assigned to 2015. Officer Lynch is survived by his daughters, Cathy Lawdanski the Investigative First Responder Division. Services were held Aug. and Sandy Lynch. Officer Lynch was a veteran of the United States 31 in San Antonio. Army during the Korean Conflict. Services were held Sept. 8 with burial in Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery.

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McDONALD SIMIEN Era Elsie McDonald, 86, passed away on September 12, 2015. She is Ms. Rita Isabel Simien, 83, passed away on Friday, September 11, the mother of Senior Police Officer Kenneth McDonald, assigned to 2015. She is the mother of Sergeant Bernard Simien, assigned the Airport/IAH Division. to the Special Operations Division, grandmother of Police Officer Stephany Cole, assigned to the South Central Division, and MACHACEK mother-in-law of Sergeant John Meyers, assigned the Northeast Mrs. Shirley Fay Machacek, 64, of Magnolia passed away on Division. Ms. Simien is also the aunt of Retired Senior Police Saturday, August 22, 2015. She is the wife or retired Senior Police Officer Sheena O. Hill. Services were held on Sept. 17 with burial in Officer James Machacek, who retired in 1997, while last assigned Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. to the Northeast Division. Services were held Aug. 28 with burial in Klein Memorial Park Gardens. SLATER Mrs. Carrie Slater, 84, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. ODOM She is the mother of Police Officer Christopher Slater, assigned to Retired Shop Manager, William Odom passed away on Wednesday, the Northeast Division. Services were held Sept. 5. September 2, 2014. He joined the department on November 6, 1967, and retired on February 24, 2001. He is the father of Senior SMITH Police Service Officer Victoria Glover, assigned to the Airport/IAH Mrs. Judy Smith passed away on August 9, 2015. She is the wife of Division. He is also survived by his wife of 50 years, Veneta Odom Retired Police Officer Lloyd Smith, who retired from the Traffic and and son, William A. Odom, Jr. Services were held Sept. 9 with burial Accident Division in 1996. in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. TREJO PATRICK Mr. Alberto Galvez Trejo passed away on Saturday, September 5, Mr. George M. “Pat” Patrick, 94, passed away on Friday, September 2015. He is the father-in-law of Senior Police Officer Francisco R. 4, 2015. He is the grandfather of Senior Police Officer Bryan A. Gomez, assigned to the Highway Interdiction Unit. Services were Davis, assigned to the Narcotics Division, and father-in-law of held Sept. 12. Retired Police Officer David W. Howell, who retired in 1992. Mr. Patrick retired from the City of Houston as a Public Works Inspector WILLIS until he retired in 1982. He also became an Auxiliary Officer with the Mr. Revis Willis, 83, passed away on September 14, 2015. He is Pearland Police Department. Services were held Sept. 9 with burial the father of Senior Police Officer Stephanie Watson-Owens, in Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. PD-C. Services were held Sept. 22 with burial in Houston National Cemetery. PENA Francisca Pena, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 24, ZAVESKY 2015. She is the Grandmother of Sergeant Dimitrios Karavantos, Retired Senior Police Officer Michael Zavesky, 66, passed away on assigned to Night Command and Security Operations, and Senior Sunday, September 6, 2015. He joined Police Academy Class No. Police Officer Gilbert Love, Assigned to the Airport IAH Division. 133 on July 3, 1986. During his career, he served at the Southeast Services were held Aug. 28 with burial in Paradise Cemetery South Division, Jail Division, Traffic/Accident Division, Burglary and Theft in Pearland. Division, and the Eastside Division. He retired on January 7, 2012. Officer Zavesky is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dolly Zavesky; PINEDA daughters, Lynda, Diane, Carolyn, Dowell, Scherie and Marion; and Danny G. Pineda passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. He is sons, Tommy, Daryl and Christopher. Services were held Sept. 11. the father of Senior Police Officer John C. Pineda, assigned to the Robbery Division, and Deputy Daniel G. Pineda Jr. with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. Services were held Sept. 2 with burial in Forest Park Lawndale.

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 43 9/29/15 5:55 PM Continues from Page 41 and recognized as one of the most effective among the nation’s and wit, a very smart young man. By ‘stud,’ I mean that with what- largest cities. ever you want to put with it.” (More laughs). Nolan was part of the HPOU negotiating team in the first-ever Nolan also sang high praises for the HPOU Shoot Team, a reliable Meet-and-Confer contract negotiation in 1998. She recalled the group of outside lawyers who take over cases involving officers event very vividly, it taking place in the conference room of the law when there is a perceived conflict of interest. They are Nicole office of renowned Houston attorney John Eddie Williams. DeBorde, Carson Joachim and the one and only Earl Musick. “1998 was the first contract,” the negotiating team’s legal assistant Then there are the two people she called expert and highly recalled. “The second was in 2002.” worthy legal assistants, two other “babies,” Lynette Coles and Tina Drewke. Then she reflected on a Union practice that she believes takes place right up until this day – and tomorrow: Nolan’s reminiscences over the past two decades definitely center on the difference between HPOA (the association) and “Negotiations never stopped. They get it all written down and Mark its rival at the time (1995-96), the HPPU. The latter organization and those guys are not just sitting around on their hands. They advocated strong legal representation for its members, even get one contract approved and they begin thinking about the next though it meant higher membership dues. HPPU considered HPOA contract. They listen to their officers and find out what’s really “a social group” that always seemed to be partial to City Hall and the important. They’ve always done that.” HPD administration. The Union law firm’s retiring legal assistant is well qualified, well Under the leadership of Marticiuc and Clark, that changed, with studied, well liked – and well spoken. the association becoming “the Union” known as the Houston Police Officers Union, now the largest and strongest in the Southwest

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 44 9/29/15 5:55 PM Psych Services No Question that Direct, Face-to-Face Bullying is Still in Style By LISA GARMEZY peer rejection—such as their sexual orientation. Parents need to Bullying can devastate children. Consider Vice President Joe reassure children of their worth and try to help them build friendships. Biden’s blunt words: “They made fun of me because I stuttered, and it hurt.” In the end, the “losers” made him stronger. The Do not expect your child to ignore bullying. They can’t pull off Veep’s video contribution to the online “It Gets Better” project “you’re not getting to me,” because they are bothered, they do care, supporting LGBT youth makes it clear that bullying was a significant and they lack sufficient control over their body language and facial experience in his life. expression to hide that they are intimidated.

Underestimating the impact of bullying on a child is often the first A National Association of School Psychologists brochure notes that, mistake parents make. “Victims signal to others that they are insecure, primarily passive and will not retaliate if they are attacked.” The “ignore it” strategy Kids who go through this frequently become nervous and anxious. may heighten the perception of a child as passive—making things They may have low self-esteem, become depressed or miss school. worse, not better. Many become victims in the worst sense of the word—miserable, defeated, trying to avoid their tormentors any way they can. Silent and Stuck

You know children can be cruel. Sometimes they attack each Telling a trusted adult can help a child in a bad situation. Still, most other indirectly by humiliating other students or spreading rumors victims don’t want school personnel to know. They fear retaliation if about them. the bully gets in trouble, or being labelled a snitch. They also don’t think adults are much help. These are realistic concerns. Direct, face-to-face bullying has never gone out of style. What’s actually taking place can include threats, assaults and destruction Overworked school personnel may be oblivious to what ’s of property—things we never expect adults to put up with. happening. New research suggests that some school bullies are successful kids looked up to by their peers—not stereotypical Cyberbullying may be particularly harmful because thugs—who fly under adult radar. • Once you post it, it’s practically permanent. • So many people can see it so rapidly. When educators do notice the behavior they often tell the kid to • It happens 24-7 and reaches the kid at home; there’s no safe zone. get over it or attempt to mediate between the perpetrator and the • I t’s anonymous and hard to trace; so perpetrators get injured party. That doesn’t work either. especially vicious. • And while physical bullying peaks in middle school, cyberbullying Keeping Watch doesn’t stop. Bullying is at its worst in unstructured and poorly supervised How to Help moments, such as passing periods, recess, lunch time and bus rides home. Check in with the school about stepping up The children in our office get a mixed bag of advice, from “fight monitoring during these times. Sometimes it’s wise to pair a child back” to “gut up and ignore it.” What’s the best approach? with another student on a task, or change a child’s schedule to address a problem. It’s usually the isolated child that is picked on, Dr. Lauren Goonan, director of Psychological Services for the so simply sticking close to someone else can improve the situation. Houston Independent School District, recommends that parents “discuss and practice safe, constructive ways the child can respond Schools and parents together would be wise to teach a variant of to the bully, such as saying, ‘leave me alone,’ or ‘back off!” “If you see something, say something.” Don’t let your child be part Brainstorm with your child to come up with wording he or she of the appreciate audience for a middle school tyrant. They need to can use. report the problem, or intervene.

In short, kids have to learn how to stand up for themselves without Dr. Goonan values the eyes and ears of police officers on her becoming too aggressive. Bullied children can turn into bullies, and campuses. Your mere presence is often enough to deter revenge is tempting. Professional help may be needed. bullying, she said. Ultimately, a lasting solution requires collaboration between parents, educators and the community to create “Watch for warning signs,” Dr. Goonan says, “such as moodiness, “a culture of respect” that makes our schools safe for every child. withdrawal, and not wanting to go to school.” Avoiding old friends ______is another indicator of a problem. So are bruises. Document what October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To learn more, go to happens in case school officials or police need to get involved. www.stopbullying.gov or www.nctsnet.org and search “bullying.”

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BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 46 9/29/15 5:55 PM Classifieds Looking for a new home, or considering selling your existing TAX PREPARATION From Home Office. Low Fees - $65 up. Transportation home? Call Tammy Stevens a licensed Realtor with Century 21 Miscellaneous L. Dexter Price, CPA. ldexterprice@ comcast.net 713.826.4777 Paramount, and wife of a Houston Police Officer. I specialize 2004 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Police Forest Park The Woodlands 2 plots, $4500 ea. or 8000 Are you tired of making the same New Year's Resolution? Shrine edition. 35000 miles, garage kept, $9600.00. Call in the SE Houston area, including Clear Lake, League City, for pair - cheaper than what they sell for today sssegura@ Friendswood, and Galveston county. I can assist you with hotmail.com, 713-301-0560 Are you ready to take control of your life? We have solutions, retired officer DW Klaus 281-852-7555. buying, selling, or leasing a home. 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Charming three bedroom two bath 713-253-2923 tion under $2000.00. Could owner carry notes. 281.782.3144 Retiring soon and looking for the perfect place? Its a few patio home located in a great gated community at 3123 miles west of Apple Springs, TX, a small but growing town with HPD Commemorative Pistols I'm looking to buy one or two Lavender Candle Dr. Spring, TX. Property includes a two car De’Vine Events Planning a wedding is stressful, but it doesn’t of the HPD commemorative pistols. I seem to recall they were a new Brookshire Brothers for your day to day needs, 37 acres attached garage, master suite, cozy fire place and much more have to be. For all your wedding needs, Contact Diana, offered around 1978-1982. Joe Salvato (Ret.) 281-728-0131 fenced and cross fenced horse property laid out originally to for only $1,300.00 month. Price is negotiable. Please contact Certified Wedding Consultant at (713) 598-4931. raise Arabian horses. This beautiful piece of property has as Officer Edith Maldonado at 832-434-4266 or [email protected]. Wanted Beretta 9MM FS “Police Special” (Black or Stainless) its main feature a 18 stall bar, with office, veterinary area, For All Your Gun and Ammo Needs Black Gold Guns & Ammo. Please call Zach (832) 457-0647. and horse bathing area. Older 14 wide 2 bedroom two bath Buy, Sell & Trade 713-694-4887 Summer Rental Galveston Beach House. 3br 2 bath. Sleeps mobile home in excellent condition. 7 acre hay field. On county Wanted Top CA$H Paid for your used or unwanted guns. maintained Sullivan Rd. a mile off of SH 94. For pictures see 8-10. Great Gulf view just steps from the beach. Newly Aurelia E Weems, CPA formerly Dumar Consulting returns to Blackgold Guns & Ammo 713-694-4867 Police Officer Owned Houston Craigs List add. Key word HPOU ADD APPLE SPRINGS. renovated/updated. H.L. Richter HPD (ret) 936-329-1456 HPOU for its 9th Year to provide discounted tax services for For Sale by Owner, asking 267K. Call Marlene 936 831 3717 officers and their families. Please watch for us on Mondays Colt .45 HPD Commemorative Pistol Call Paul 713-240-4672 1 Bedroom Unit For Rent Village Wood Town homes 1529 and Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Union building at 2 Horse Trailer or 14 - 16 ft. Stock Trailer. Bumper Pull. R. Lake Livingston Townhome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath For rent Call Wirt Rd/Spring Branch. Utilities paid. Basic cable. Excellent 1602 State Street. We are available to meet at any HPD loca- Webb 281-399-1212 Cell 713-822-1867 832-876-5511 or 713-459-8111 Location. Joe Scott 713-935-9137 tion for the ease of the officers as well as accept information House for Rent: Bear Creek Area. 3 Bedroom/Game room. via email or fax. If you have any questions please contact Looking for a home or bare land? Contact retired officer, Cy-Fair School District. Swimming Pool. $1095.00/month. Aurelia E Weems, CPA at (936) 273-1188 or (281) 363-4555 or DALLAS BINGLEY at Kerrville Realty - in the Heart of the Hill 2 Lots in Sargent on Canal, minutes from the beach and visit us on the web at www.aewcpa.com access to the intercoastal. Water and septic on the property. Call 832-282-5216. Country: (O) 830-896-2200 or (M) 830-739-1766 dallasb@ $39,500. Call Andy 713-504-2272. dallasb.name Page 47 Badge & Gun • October 2015 Continues on Page 53 BadgeGun Oct 2015 Issue.indd 47 9/29/15 5:55 PM Page 48 Badge & Gun • October 2015

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