MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF HERNANDEZ With the official start of summer this month, I think this issue is a great opportunity for me to share some fun happenings with you. This month, we held our first ever Junior Deputy Summer Camp for children ages 11-13 (Session I). Session II for ages 8-10 takes place in August and is already booked! I’m proud of our Community Outreach team, who put together this opportunity for kids to experience a weeklong camp, full of educational experiences and fun. This past week, kiddos learned what deputies do to include K-9, Lake Patrol, Motors, Highway Enforcement, Estray and much more. Our fellow first responders at the Austin Fire Department, Star Flight and the TX Department of Public Safety joined in and gave fire station tours and helicopter demos. We learned a lot from this experience and look forward to offering the opportunity to more kids next summer. You’ll find additional information about the camp in this edition. I’m also looking forward to June 30th, but admittedly, with more than a little trepidation! It’s our annual Family Day - full of laughter, good food and lots of fun games. This year, as a fund raiser for our Field Training Officer (FTO) programs, our FTOs are offering employees the opportunity to dunk their chain of command in a dunking booth. For my sake, I certainly hope they don’t throw a softball at a target with as much skill and accuracy as they show in other aspects of their jobs! Since the event takes place after our June Newsletter distribution date, you’ll have to check back in our July edition for photos. I hope you all enjoy a safe and fun summer! CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH OBSERVING FLAG DAY The Sheriff’s Office had a lot of fun this month -par Preston Sharp, the “pied piper of patriotism,” made his ticipating in various Juneteenth celebrations. On June way to Travis County this month in his endeavor to honor 15th, Chief Deputy Anthony Johnson joined Travis County veterans across this great country through flags and flow- Commissioner Jeff Travillion in recognizing Travis Coun- ers placed at grave markers. TCSO was honored to join ty employees for their service toward the Travis County him and offer our assistance. This Flag Day, the Texas State Juneteenth event. We also enjoyed visiting with families Cemetery was adorned in splendor thanks to the passion and passing out candy to children at the Juneteenth His- of a special young man and the efforts of our local com- torical Parade on June 16th in east Austin. munity. You can learn more about Preston’s story here. TCSO PHARMACY JUNIOR DEPUTY SUMMER CAMP The TCSO Pharmacy is comprised of 5 full-time staff Session I (ages 11 - 13) of the Junior Deputy Summer members: 1 F/T Pharmacist/Supervisor; 3 F/T Pharmacy Camp took place this past week and what a thrilling week Technicians; 1 F/T Sr. Admin. Assistant/Patient Assistance it was! Campers spent the week traveling all over Travis Program (PAP); 1 P/T relief pharmacist. County to learn about the various duties of our officers The Pharmacy fills an average of 7,000 Rxs/month. Since from Corrections and Law Enforcement. The campers October 2017, the pharmacy has successfully secured learned how to pull fingerprints with the CSI team, visited $465,232 in pharmaceuticals at no cost. The previous with the Honorable Cliff Brown in his 147th Criminal Dis- fiscal year it was $628,214! The pharmacy team contin- trict Court, took a boat ride with Lake Patrol and so much ues to closely monitor any opportunity to save money in more. A special thanks goes out to the TCSO Camp Advi- pharmaceuticals and at the same time not impact patient sors who invested their time and knowledge: Deputy Chad care. Carter, Officer Chuck Roberts, Deputy Lisa Lucas, Deputy Jon Cullin, Officer Julia Carrillo and Officer Aaron Rosas. WOMEN UNSHACKLED WIDEN ELEMENTARY Women Unshackled was a daylong conference held at At the end of the school year, Senior Correction Officers the University of Texas in Austin on June 20th. Sheriff Her- Jordon Heflin and Anthony Olabarrieta volunteered their nandez joined a panel discussion on the plight of women time speaking to 4th graders at Widen Elementary School. who are incarcerated. Sheriff Hernandez pointed out that The students really enjoyed learning about all the cool many, if not most, women jailed have been the victim of things our officers do in the jails! sexual assault and that oftentimes, their arrest is the result of a cycle of abuse. She lauded the efforts of wom- en in corrections, “I believe women are more compas- sionate. We ask the why. We dig into things.” FBI FAMILY DAY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT On June 22nd, TCSO Community Outreach and Chief Dep- Earlier this month, the Texas Chief Deputies Association uty Anthony Johnson enjoyed the beautiful weather and presented five scholarships to a son, daughter, stepson or friendly faces at the FBI Family Day event held at Brushy stepdaughter of any Sheriff or Sheriff’s Office employee in Creek Park. The team was busy fingerprinting children the State of Texas. TCSO is proud to announce that Lauren for child identification booklets which were provided to Richter, daughter of Senior Corrections Officer Jeannie families. Richter, was one of the five selected - Congratulations! MADD RECOGNITION SUMMER SAFETY Over the past 22 years, The Austin Jingle Bell 5K has The Travis County Sheriff’s Office and the office of Travis become a tradition, kicking off the holiday season in Cen- County Commissioner Precinct 4 are partnering with tral Texas. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) utilizes families to keep kids safe while on summer vacation. We this event to promote a safe holiday season. The holidays encourage families to talk to their kids about summer are one of the most dangerous times on our roadways, safety tips. DO NOT assume kids know what and when to with more people traveling, an increased number of do something. Please review the following tips with your festivities where alcohol is served, and a surge in drunk family and be sure to address any of their concerns or driving. On June 29th, MADD recognized deputies from questions. our Reserves and Motors Units for providing support by READ MORE managing traffic control for the last six years to keep the event runners safe. www.tcsheriff.org.