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Badge & Gun goes Public, and City HR hears Our Voices about Health Assessment

The City of Houston Human Resources Division heard the loud voices of many of you at our September meeting and made changes as a result.

Effective Sept. 22, HR and Cigna discontinued the use of Zensey for the health assessment and have reverted back to last year’s procedure. Employees may access the health assessment on mycigna.com.

To qualify for the discount on your 2015 health plan contribution, you must complete the online health assessment by Nov. 14. You will still need to earn 500 or more wellness points as in the past, but you are not even eligible to qualify if the health assessment is not complete by Nov. 14.

Members who completed the health assessment using the Zensey tool will receive credit for the assessment and do not have to retake the assessment this year. Members who attempted to take it under Zensey, but did not complete it, must take the new assessment at mycigna.com.

Please find a guest column by the City’s HR representative inside this issue of the Badge & Gun.

Thanks to all who voiced their privacy concerns loud and clear at our meeting. Your voices were heard!

B&G Going PublicThe HPOU Board of Directors voted last month to begin mailing hard copies of the Badge & Gun monthly to the first 5,000 Houstonians who register with us.

We believe it’s important for our message to get out to those in our community who are interested in the great things our officers in the department do on a daily basis. The other paper in the city chooses to print those stories that sell newspapers and rarely exposes the many positive things officers do.

Christmas in October? No, this is even better. HPOU’s 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi, left, and picnic coordinator Colton Peverill oversee the raffle prizes for the younger folks planning to attend this year’s third annual HPOU Family Picnic on Oct. 18 at its traditional location at Tin Hall, 14800 Tin Hall Rd in Cypress. For the first time in picnic history, free raffle tickets will be handed out to all young people present for the prize drawings. The big grand prize in the raffle (see center of picture) is a PlayStation 4! Plenty of free tickets are still available at the Union office. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

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HPOU Board of Directors

Mark ClarkExecutive Director

(832) [email protected]

Executive Board

Board Members

J.G. GarzaDirector 1


Don EgdorfDirector 7


Gary HicksDirector 2


Jeff WagnerDirector 3


Robert BreidingDirector 4


David RiggsDirector 5


Terry WolfeDirector 6


Bubba CaldwellDirector 8


Robert SandovalDirector 14


Joseph Castaneda Director 9


Rebecca DallasDirector 10


Stephen AugustineDirector 15


Timothy WhitakerDirector 12


Luis Menedez-SierraDirector 13


Rosalinda YbanezDirector 11


Tom HayesDirector 16


Bill BoothDirector 17


Terry SeaglerDirector 18


John YenchaDirector 19


Colton PeverillDirector 20


Randy UptonSergeant at Arms


Cole LesterAssistant Secretary


Dana Hitzman2nd Assistant Secretary


Tim Butler Treasurer


Joslyn JohnsonParliamentarian(832) 642-9899

[email protected]

Doug Griffith1st Vice-President


Will ReiserSecretary


Joseph Gamaldi2nd Vice-President


Ray HuntPresident




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EditorialHPOU PAC EndorsementsGovernorGreg Abbott (R)

Lieutenant GovernorDan Patrick (R)

State ComptrollerGlenn Hegar (R)

Commissioner of AgricultureSid Miller (R)

Texas SenateRobert Nichols (R) District 3Charles Schwertner (R) District 5Van Taylor (R) District 8Kelly Hancock (R) District 9Kirk Watson District 14John Whitmire (D) District 15Joan Huffman (R) District 17Royce West (D) District 23Donna Campbell (R) District 25Craig Estes (R) District 30

Texas HouseRon Reynolds (D) District 27Kenneth Sheets (R) District 107Jason Villabla (R) District 114Patricia Harless (R) District 126Dan Huberty (R) District 127Wayne Smith (R) District 128Dennis Paul (R) District 129Allen Fletcher (R) District 130Alma Allen (D) District 131Mike Scholfield (R) District 132Jim Murphy (R) 133Sarah Davis (R) District 134Gary Elkins (R) District 135Gene Wu (D) District 137Dwayne Bohac (R) District 138Sylvester Turner (D) District 139Armando Walle (D) District 140Senfronia Thompson (D) District 141Harold Dutton (D) District 142Ana Hernandez Luna (D) District 143Mary Ann Perez (D) District 144Carol Alvarado (D) District 145Garnet Coleman (D) District 147Jessica Farrar (D) District 148Hubert Vo (D) District 149Debbie Riddle (R) District 150

Texas Supreme CourtJeff Brown (R) Place 6Phil Johnson (R) Place 8

Texas Courtof Criminal AppealsDavid Newell (R) Place 9Kevin Yeary (R) Place 4Bert Richardson (R) Place 3

Court of AppealsLaura Higley (R) 1st Court Place 5Kem Frost (R) 14th Court Chief JusticeMarc Brown (R) 14th Court Place 4Ken Wise (R) 14th Court Place 7Russell Lloyd (R) 1st Court Place 3

Harris CountyDistrict AttorneyDevon Anderson (R)

Harris County District ClerkChris Daniel (R)

County Clerk of Harris CountyStan Stanart (R)

State District Courts(Family, Civil, and Criminal)Jeff Shadwick (R) 55thMichael Landrum (R) 113thRandy Wilson (R) 157thCatherine Evans (R) 180thJeannine Barr (R) 182ndVanessa Vasquez (R) 183rdSusan Brown (R) 185thBill Burke (R) 189thPatricia Kerrigan (R) 190thDenise Collins (R) 208thMike McSpadden (R) 209thMark Carter (R) 228thBrad Hart (R) 230thMary Lou Keel (R) 232ndWesley Ward (R) 234thRoy Moore (R) 245thCharlie Prine (R) 246thKatherine Cabaniss (R) 248thJudy Warne (R) 257thDenise Bradley (R) 262ndJim Wallace (R) 263rdDan Hinde (R) 269thBrent Gamble (R) 270thLynn Bradshaw Hull (R) 280thSylvia Matthews (R) 281stCaroline Baker (R) 295thJames Lombardino (R) 308thSheri Dean (R) 309thLisa Milard (R) 310th

Alicia Franklin (R) 311thDavid Farr (R) 312thGlen Devlin (R) 313 thJohn Phillips (R) 314thMike Schneider (R) 315thGrant Dorfman (R) 334th

Harris County CriminalCourts at LawPaula Goodhart (R) #1Bill Harmon (R) #2Natalie Fleming (R) #3John Clinton (R) #4Margaret Harris (R) #5Larry Standley (R) #6Pam Derbyshire (R) #7Jay Karahan (R) #8Analia Wilkerson (R) #9Dan Spjut (R) #10Diane Bull (R) #11Robin Brown (R) #12Don Smyth (R) #13Mike Fields (R) #14Jean Hughes (R) #15

Harris County Civil CourtsDebra Mayfield (R) #1Theresa Chang (R) #2Linda Storey (R) #3Roberta Lloyd (R) #4

County Probate CourtsLloyd Wright (R) #1Mike Wood (R) #2Rory Olsen (R) #3Christine Butts (R) #4

Harris CountyJustice of the Peace,Pct 4 Place 2Laryssa Korduba (R)

Fort Bend CountyCourt at Law #4R.H. “Sandy” Bielstein (R)





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This new policy will get our message out beyond our members. There will initially be no cost, but a small fee may be imposed if the demand exceeds the 5,000 number. Each member will continue to receive the Badge & Gun at no cost.

Anyone with a computer can already read our paper online at hpou.org, but many still prefer to read an actual paper. We will announce an email address soon where those interested can register to receive the paper.

Promotional Testing CompleteThe last of the three promotional exams was completed last month when the lieutenant assessment was held on Sept. 20. As with every promotional test, there were issues and everyone was not satisfied. The city has certified all lists but the HPOU is still researching all complaints to ensure fairness to everyone.

This was the first promotional exam where a member of the Majority Bargaining Agent (HPOU) and a member of the Command Staff monitored the assessors grading the candidates.

There will be no more promotional exams under the current contract and I would anticipate both sides taking a close look at the promotional system in the next contract to improve on the current system. No system is perfect, but we must strive to make the system as fair as possible for the many who put their lives on hold to study for these exams and assessments.

Thanks to the families of the candidates as well for altering your lives during this process.

PAC EndorsementsEarly voting starts soon for the general election on Nov. 4. All HPOU PAC endorsements are listed at HPOU.org and this issue of the Badge & Gun. Please remember to go all the way down the ballot to vote as many of our judicial friends are near the bottom.

If you are a regular voter, you will receive many voter guides in the mail from various “groups” or individuals. Please know that our PAC has carefully screened the candidates we have endorsed to ensure that they are pro-police and will protect those benefits we have been promised.

HPOU ElectionsSign-up for the two vice president positions and all the even numbered Board Positions closed on Oct. 2. Voting for the contested races begins at noon on Oct. 6 and ends at noon on Oct. 17. All voting will be done electronically at hpou.org. Sgt David Balderaz is the election chairman for this election.

We hope to see many of you and your families at the annual picnic at Tin Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18. You must have tickets to enter. All tickets are free at the HPOU, but issuing them to members and their families allows us to get an idea of the number planning to attend.

Come out and have a great time!



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Editor’s Note: The City’s online health assessment campaign has drawn the ire and concern of HPD officers because of the perceived threat to their privacy. The Badge & Gun offered the City’s Human Resources officials the opportunity to address this issue and other frequently asked questions about health assessment. Here with the response is Elise Rambaud Marrion, Senior Communications Specialist for HR.By ELISE RAMBAUD MARRION In today’s digital landscape, Internet users have a responsibility to safeguard their personal privacy. Savvy consumers should always read and fully understand online agreements and privacy disclaimers before “checking the box.” So, asking questions is the right thing to do.

When Houston police officers and the Houston Police Officers' Union had questions about the recent employee online health assessment, the city of Houston Human Resources department and Cigna listened.

As part of Human Resource’s annual online health assessment campaign, Cigna introduced a new health assessment tool to city of Houston employees called Zensey in early August. Effective Monday, Sept. 22, Cigna ceased use of Zensey and reverted to the University of Michigan Health Assessment, the familiar health assessment tool used in previous years.

Although safeguards were in place to prevent the release of personal information, Zensey’s format raised some privacy concerns among employees, including representatives from HPOU. To address those concerns and move forward with employee health assessment participation, Human Resources and Cigna elected to discontinue the use of Zensey.

“Zensey was entirely HIPAA compliant, and employee personal health information was never at risk,” Human Resources Director Omar Reid said in a message to HPD officers.

“We heard your concerns, and we didn’t want anything to distract employees from participating in the health assessment and qualifying for a discount on your health plan contribution.”

Paula McHam, Cigna account executive, reiterated that online health assessments are a common practice among large employ-ers, and emphasized Cigna’s commitment to protect employee privacy.

“Cigna has a legal agreement with Audax, the creator of Zensey, to protect the personal health information of our clients,” McHam said. “Cigna regards privacy with the highest priority, and we want city employees to be confident that their information is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality. We don’t sell, publish or share your data.”

The health assessment is a valuable tool that gives Cigna and the city a holistic view of employee health. It enables the city to tailor specific educational programs and even offer zero-copay programs based on the

concentration of specific health conditions. For example, when the biometric screenings and health assessment revealed a prevalence of high cholesterol among employees, the city began providing free generic cholesterol medications to employees.

“The city’s focus on wellness is not so we can have personal information about employees. This is about empowering employees and helping them help themselves. Over the last four years we have seen how people’s lives have been transformed because they took control of their health,” Reid said. “The health assessment not only alerts employees to potential health problems, but it has a financial impact,” Reid said. “We have been able to prevent premiums from increasing and actually rolled back copays. Those things are not so we can be more intrusive upon employee privacy, it is so we can help them be healthier and enjoy more fuller and richer lives.”

Effective Sept. 22:All employees can access the health assess-ment on mycigna.com. Be sure to have your Cigna ID card, your username and password.

To qualify for the discount on your 2015 health plan contribution, you must complete the online health assessment by Nov. 14.

Employees who completed the health assessment using the Zensey tool will receive credit, and will not have to retake the health assessment.

Employees who attempted to take the health assessment on Zensey, but did not complete it correctly, will be required to complete it on mycigna.com. These employees will be notified.

Biometric screenings through healthfair.com will continue as scheduled.

To qualify for a discount on your 2015 medical plan contribution ($12.50 per pay period or $300 per year):

ASAP: Get your biometric numbers from your doctor or through a free biometric screening at a city worksite. Schedule your screening at healthfair.com.

Nov. 14, 2014: Deadline to complete your online health assessment

B&G Guest Column

City HR Addresses Privacy Issue, Reverts to Previous Health Assessment


Houston HR Director Omar Reid

Elise Marrion Rambaud





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Continues from Page 7ANov. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015: Earn 500 or more wellness points. Your health assessment is worth 200 points.

No more faxes! We have a new online tracking and reporting system for your points- Incentive Rewards Program.

April 2015: Employees who go the extra mile and accumulate at least 655 points will

receive a pre-paid MasterCard. The more points you earn, the greater your reward.

Platinum: 955 points or more - $75 gift card

Gold: 805-950 points- $50 gift card

Silver: 655-800 points- $25 gift card

For questions about your health assessment, please contact 832-393-6000 and ask for

a Cigna representative or [email protected].

For questions about wellness,please call 877-868-2002or email [email protected].

See theonlineat hpou.org

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By TOM KENNEDYHPOU is learning that Facebook and Twitter is “a good way to interact not only with our membership but also with the community.”

The Union’s 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi said the social networking services prove every day that they are “an essential tool in communications” and underscored the message: Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

“As a whole, these are a great way to communicate basic announcements to our membership but get across our side of the story of the day to our friends and followers as well as the mainstream media,” Gamaldi told the Badge & Gun.

“Our posts can reach over a quarter million people,” he said. “We want to urge members to encourage their family members and friends to like us and follow us on these social networking services.”

Gamaldi said HPOU has had more than 10,000 “likes” on Facebook and expects to see the number grow by great numbers. He said “media types, council members and state representatives are finding out that Twitter “is a good, fast way to learn the word that we want to get out.”

Hundreds and hundreds of Houstonians follow HPOU on Twitter and – like Facebook – the numbers continue to rise on a daily basis, Gamaldi explained.

Gamaldi especially pointed out that HPOU on Facebook provides monthly video recaps of monthly general membership meetings for officers unable to attend those programs held the first Thursday of the month in the Breck Porter Building on State Street.

“Now if you can’t make it to the meeting,” he said, “you can see a video of HPOU President Ray Hunt providing a brief recap of major business, policies and related news. You still get all the information and you don’t have to be there.”

Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the world of social networking. Facebook, launched in February 2004, now has 1.3 billion users.

Twitter, created in March 2006, enables users to send and read short 140-character messages called “tweets.” More than 100 million users post more than 1.6 billion tweets per day.

HPOU Getting more ‘Likes’ on Facebookand Growing Number of Twitter Followers





By TOM KENNEDYHPOU 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi said the number of officers signed up for the Union’s Courtesy Ride Program has doubled over the last year.

“The program has been an overwhelming success,” said Gamaldi, who led the establishment of the program, which now celebrates its second full year of operation.

“It has received frequent usage over the last two years, and has provided rides to officers that have had too many on a night out.”

“It’s a very active program that accepts people who realize that they have had too many on a night out. We hope members will continue to utilize this service when it’s needed.”

The number of program participants has almost doubled in the last year.

Last year at the one-year anniversary mark there were 300 officers who had signed up to use the program, sponsored in cooperation with Yellow Cab and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

“We have had over 550 sign up for the program since its inception,” Gamaldi said.

“We believe the cab program has raised awareness about drunk driving and reaffirmed the message with the membership that they don’t make a bad decision when out on a night on the town.”

He praised Yellow Cab as being “a great partner,” saying, “Any time we’ve requested it, they have come through. They have also provided giveaways for the HPOU picnic and always seem happy to oblige whenever we need their help.”

All an HPOU member has to do is get a prepaid Yellow Cab Taxicard is stop by the Union, sign off on the program’s rules and “get your card” at no cost. Everything is done discretely without any names being made public.

The card is used for the cost of the fare and tip, its value is reloaded after any cab ride home.

The program was developed with Yellow Cab and patterned after one designed by the Dallas Police Association.

Gamaldi reminded officers that the card can only be used for a ride home; it cannot be used for bar hopping. Only officers may use the card but they may have a guest(s) going to the same destination.

“I want to extend a reminder to the folks that we do audit the program every week to check usage and reload the cards accordingly,” he explained.

Gamaldi chaired the committee that put together the program and regularly reminds his fellow officers that “we are very sensitive to the fact that we (Harris County) lead the nation in drunken driving deaths. We don’t want to lose our officers to that.”

2-Year Mark

Gamaldi: Success Stories of Yellow Cab Ride Home Continue at Impressive Rate

The Adaptive Athletics at the University of Houston and the 2014 Wheelchair Rugby Smash Tournament Fundraiser will be held Nov. 15 at the university’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

The Wheelchair Rugby Smash Tournament Fundraiser is a 509 (a)(1) charitable event established by Adaptive Athletics at UH.

The HPOU is sponsoring two teams as well as the luncheon.

“Our mission this fall,” founder and president Serjio Brereda said, “is to raise funds in order to foster the development of an athletics program at UH for students with disabilities, beginning with Wheelchair Rugby.”

Brereda said the tournament will consist of 12 teams; each team will have a minimum of four players to a maximum of eight. Each team will be assigned a local wheelchair rugby athlete for guidance and competitive play. The entry fee is $500 for-profit and $375 nonprofit teams, which includes a t-shirt and lunch for all participants.

Adaptive Athletics at UH is offering a safe and fun experience for those interested in trying this unique sport.

“We hope to see you out there!” Brereda said. “Please feel free to contact me at 832.656.5819 if you need more information. Your generous contribution will enable us to provide an incredible opportunity and experience to students with disabilities.”

Union Participatingin Wheelchair Rugby Smash





By Sgt. J. S. CRUSERCrime Scene UnitThe Field Interview Card is an invaluable tool that is beginning to be utilized by our department in a larger and larger capacity. One of my responsibilities when RMS went live was to monitor the status of the cards as they were completed.

I noticed that we got very few in June when the system was turned on. Of course this was expected because the entire system was new. Now, three months later, almost 100 cards have been entered into the system.

Data that you enter into a Field Interview Card can be searched within RMS and provide tips, clues, person or vehicle identities, and much more. If you have never entered a card, I want to encourage you to try and enter one the next time you have a suspicious encounter with someone.

To those that have already taken the extra step of entering a card, thanks and keep them coming!

I would like to touch on some issues that I have seen while reviewing the process and the cards.

The first is that very few officers are correctly following the procedures necessary to make an Interview Card searchable in RMS. This is a critical procedure that must be completed by you when you complete the card. If it is not done, then the card will not become available until an RMS team member searches for non-transferred cards. This creates a delay that can cause data not to be entered into the system until much later.

The three step process to enter the Card into RMS is:• Enter your card and Owner Approve the card. Most officers

complete this step.• Right next to the Owner Approve tab is a tab labeled, “Freeze”.

Select it and click “Approve”.• Right above the Freeze tab is a tab called, “RMS Transfer”. Select it

and click the button that says “RMS Transfer”. You will then receive a “Transfer Complete” message.

The second issue is the proper use of the Field Interview Card.

The FI Card is good for intelligence, trespass warnings, suspicious people or vehicles, suspicious circumstances, minor mental health contacts, etc. It is not used to enter CYA information, tow information, gang member documentation or other situations that require a proper report or a different procedure (e.g. a person in crisis) to be followed.

With regards to Mental Health issues, and if necessary, fill out the CIT/CIRT referral form on the HPD Portal.

Here are some actual entries in RMS (Info changed):

Possible Agg Assault suspect possibly armed with several rifles. Suspected of driving white Impala with false license plate xxxxxx returns to a maroon Toyota. Depending on other info, this should probably be a report.

Caller says she has been keeping records of when she’s eaten a meal and gotten sick. She thinks her husband may have something to do with it. She says he is a CIT consumer. Ok to enter an FI Card; also consider completing CIT/CIRT form on Portal.

6300 Bellaire: Traffic Stop with person and vehicle entry, NOI. Traffic stops do not need to be documented on a FI Card unless there is relevant information for entry, not just as a matter of course.

Person is CIT and believes celebrities and movie stars want to visit him. Ok to enter an FI Card; consider completing CIT/CIRT form on Portal.

On 05-22-2014, Mrs. Roberts contacted me, Narcotics Officer xxxxxx, from xxx-xxx-xxxx, to relay information regarding some suspicious young black males in or around her complex located in the 5800 block of Cullen Rd. She told me that she had observed around 3-4 young black males with a purse, and she was pretty sure there were no females with them. Rumor is that the young males living in her area, are committing robberies. She could not identify them or give a good description, but gave this license plate #xxx-xxxx. I did not find a registration of the plate but she described it as a silver or gray 4 door car. NOI. Excellent use of the FI Card.

Reportee who is manager had group (1 W/M, 2 B/M, 1 B/F) come in to eat. Only B/F paid for meal, others did not pay and began to eat. When manager saw this theft of service she confronted them. W/M in group began cursing manager, calling her a bitch for not letting them eat pizza. When she told them to leave or she was calling cops they left. W/M out the door was cussing at manager. She followed them out getting plate xxxxxxx from truck they got in. W/M said watch out when he comes back. Others were yelling at W/M to get in truck he was being a dumbass. This is a criminal offense and a report should be written.

Vehicle towed to 9401 Ronda for driver not having correct license for vehicle type. No motorcycle license. No license plate on vehicle. Towed by Stor N Texas Area 5 Storage Facility. Phone number 281-879-5173. Wrecker John Wiggins, City license number xxxx. Tow slips should be entered in the report system, not the FI card.

Was called to the location in regards to an assault in progress. As we arrived, the suspect had left with the complainant in the complainant’s car. 3rd party caller stated he heard suspect beating on complainant. The vehicle was last seen heading north on Irvington. This is a criminal offense and a report should be written.

Listed person is a gang member with SW Texas/Tango Blast. Gang members must be documented in Gang Tracker, not in FI Card.

Listed person is a prostitute who uses meth and heroin. She was given a trespass warning (Baymont Inn), 9902 Gulf Fwy, employee Ashley Smith 04/12/91, TDL 33948432. Excellent use of the FI Card.

La Paint and Body Shop - 281-xxx-xxxx is selling salvaged vehicles in violation of Transportation Code 501.098 and using fake dealer tags. Sold to an illegal immigrant, ford minivan, VIN JM3KW83J630363774. This is a criminal offense and a report should probably be written.

RMS Report

Room for Improvementwith Field Interview Cards





HPOU honored Officer Adrian Jones as Investigator of the Month at the September general membership meeting.

Sgt. C. E. Ponder of South Gessner Division detailed how Jones’ investigation resulted in the arrest of a robbery suspect.

On July 7, Officer Bobby Conley responded to a call on a robbery at the Metro PCS store in the 5700 block of Chimney Rock. A Hispanic or Asian male with his face covered robbed the store at gunpoint.

“The complainants mentioned that a Hispanic female had come into the store and filled out an application for employment,” Ponder said. “Officer Conley wisely included this information into the report.”

Jones’ investigation had information that the suspect left the scene in a black mini-van and that this individual “had a sleeve of tattoos on his right arm which started just below the elbow.” She also discovered that five other Metro PCS robberies had happened on the Southwest side.

The female’s application for employment revealed that this applicant had a boyfriend fitting the physical description of the robber. The boyfriend also owned a black mini-van.

Jones obtained a pocket warrant for the suspect and secured a consent to search his home. “During the search we recovered the clothing that was used in each robbery (the same hat, shirt and shoes),” Sgt. Ponder said.

Before interviewing the suspect, Officer Jones placed the clothing used in each robbery along with a still photo of the suspect committing the robberies on the conference table,” Ponder said.

“The suspect was brought into the office and was allowed to pass by the conference table heading to the interview room.

“He looked at the clothing and the still photos and then looked up at the ceiling. He was then taken into the interview room where he confessed to six robberies.”

Officer Jones is HPOU’sInvestigator of Month

Sgt. C. E. Ponder of South Gessner Division presents Officer Adrian Jones with the Investigator of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO.



By VERDI R. LETHERMONHow do you say goodbye to the Department and the people who have accepted, embraced, respected, supported and trusted you for 20 years?

I don’t know the answer to that question, but I do know it’s NOT easy!

I literally stumbled into HPD 20 years ago,not having half a clue that my life would be forever changed. Prior to my interview, I never imagined that I would work in law enforcement — especially not for a bureaucracy the size of HPD.

I was my own boss in private practice, and I was not interested in giving up my autonomy to join an organization with a chain of command. My colleagues thought I was crazy to even consider it. In hindsight, it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

I will always remember my interview/ tour of the Department with Greg Riede. I knew NOTHING about law enforcement! I was amazed to learn about the complexity, depth and career opportunities with HPD—under one payroll number. My mouth dropped then, and I have not closed it in 20 years.

I will also never forget Greg’s words to me during my interview. He said to me, “We’ve worked very hard to gain the trust and respect of the officers in the Department. Don’t screw it up.”

Those words were permanently etched in my heart and brain, and I have worked very hard to live up to that challenge. I have likewise challenged each and every member of my staff to do the same.

And now, I’m moving on to a new and exciting season in my life.

As I’ve shared so often, the mission of the Psychological Services Division is to provide support without stigma to the classified and civilian employees to insure that they retire successfully, after a long and satisfying career, on their own terms, and when they are ready.

My career has been satisfying and successful. I’m retiring on my own terms. And, I’m ready. Mission accomplished!

I could never thank each and everyone in the Department who has personally touched my life. Let it suffice to say, that whether it was Robert Cordova at the Academy garage or Chief Charles McClelland Jr. during my exit interview, I have always felt supported and respected by the employees of the Department — no matter the circumstance.

But, I can and will say a very personal “Thank you” to ALL the men and women of the Department who allowed me to touch and be touched by the very intimate and often painful details of their lives. The painful stories that you shared, rarely made the five o’clock news. We know the details! But those stories proved to me – time and again – that the men and women who raise their hands and ask for the opportunity to protect and serve, are cut from a very different cloth.

I know it wasn’t easy to get psychologically naked in our offices and let us see your unseen fears, hurts and scars. But you did and I respect you for your emotional courage to dig deep and work hard. I pray that you are more healed and whole because of the work we did together; and I know the Department and the community are better served and protected because of your dedication to taking care of the whole you.

So as I pass the baton, know that I have absolute confidence that the staff of the Psychological Services Division will continue the 35-year tradition of compassion and professionalism as they serve the psychological needs of the employees and their dependents.

I expect you, the men and women of HPD, to raise your hand, say “Help,” and receive “support without stigma” before it’s too late.

And always remember HPD, you are one of the best “stumbles” I ever made. I am forever grateful and honored that you gave me the privilege to serve with you, to be loved by you and to love you for 20 years.

Thank you! Take care and be safe…

Psych Services

Dr. Lethermon: ‘Moving on toa New and Exciting Season in My Life’



Need some HPOU or HPD gear in sizes 0 to senior citizen? Come on up to the third floor and see the Union’s No. 1 store-keeper, Lisa Marino. Lisa and the Union are devoting one entire room to an attractive display of the very latest attire and equipment, all neatly arranged according to sizes. She promises that the prices are reasonable, too. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

The HPOU Store has an infant section with a wide assortment of sizes and colors. GARY HICKS PHOTO.




By MICHAEL YBANEZTexas Narcotic Officers Association Regional Vice President and HPD Narcotics Senior Police Officer John “JG” Garza will be the first to tell you what it is like to experience many a risky encounter with the seedy lowlifes who deal in the illicit narcotics trade. And he should know.

As a 33-year veteran officer, he has served the majority of his career fighting Houston’s drug trade as a patrol officer, Tactical Team member and Narcotics investigator, where he worked all levels of investigations from street level, mid-level and HIDTA squad member, where he helped put away some of the most heinous and violent drug dealers and Mexican cartel members this city has ever encountered.

Garza will tell us that the Mexican cartels are not in the process of taking over the drug distribution networks countrywide; he will say that they have already taken over both in the Houston area and nationwide and they have tapped into the Mexican gang network to facilitate their distribution and enforcement actions. Police agencies alone, including those at the federal level, cannot stand up to these violent cartels without close cooperation and training. To facilitate this, the Texas Narcotics Officers Association (TNOA), a 45-year old non-profit professional trade organization, serves to facilitate the exchange of information among members of the association on the movements of drug violators and to provide updates on new techniques used by either criminals or investigators.

Also, TNOA recommends legislation favorable to effective drug enforcement and opposes detrimental legislation, keeps the membership advised of new drug abuse trends, current changes in the law and judicial decisions, provides the public with appropriate information on narcotic and drug abuse, promotes the professionalization of drug enforcement, and serves as a benevolent organization for its members.

With over 1,000 members statewide, TNOA stands alongside other professional organizations such as Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA), Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) and numerous other statewide and nationwide public and private organizations to provide the most current training available. While some of this training is available year-round at various locales, much of the training takes place at the annual TNOA Training Conference which is held at different cities throughout the state in the late summer or early fall months.

This year’s 2014 TNOA Annual training Conference took place August 18-21 at the wonderful seaside resort city of South Padre Island at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The conference began with a presentation of “The Bulletproof Mind-Mental Preparation for Combat” by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (hosted by CLEAT), who is one of the world’s leading experts on the causes of violent crime. This eight hour presentation explored the dangers confronting modern policing, violent crime in America, Post-traumatic stress disorder, “The Warrior Spirit” and the Warrior and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

The conference continued through the week under the direction of then TNOA President and Houston Senior Police Officer Abraham Vanderberry, Executive Director Gilbert Gonzalez and Victor Alba.

During the conference, Vanderberry turned over the reins of President to Executive Vice President and Senior Houston Police Officer Sid Veliz. Other key facilitators included State Training Coordinator and HPD Senior Police Officer Jerry McClain, assigned to the Narcotics Division, as well as other executive board members amongst the five regions in Texas and East regional board members to include Vice President John “JG” Garza and Director Rosalinda Ybanez, also assigned to the Houston Police Narcotics Division along with Director Robert McClain assigned to Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.

Classes OfferedUnder the Direction of State Training Co-coordinator Jerry McClain and East Region Training Coordinator Juan Martinez, the following classes, both tactical and academic, were offered by TNOA and there was no shortage of participants as all of the instructors were well received as recognized experts in their fields of study.

Drug Unit Supervisor – MCTC

Detecting Danger – MCTC

Search Warrants / Tracking Orders – ADA Marcy McCorvey (Harris County District Attorney’s Office)

Vehicle Traps – Todd Neilon (Pasadena PD)

Warrant Service for the Narcotics Officer – Ross Murray and Adam Flores (CCPD)

What Now? Aftermath of a Critical Incident – Cleat

Highway Interdiction – Danny Nunez (Texas DPS)

One Pot Meth Cooks – MCTC

Active Shooter Debriefing – Travis Lacox and Andrew Murph (College Station PD)

Vehicle Assault / Officer Rescue – Eric Termuelen (Houston PD Narcotics)

Undercover Weapons – Jay Thrailkill (Houston PD Narcotics)

Tactical Breaching – Sandy Wall (Safariland-retired HPD SWAT)

Sex, Drug, and the Internet – Joe Allen and Travis Hebert

Diversion Investigations – Shane Tiernan (Purdue Pharmaceuticals)

Tactical Weapons Standards – Dan Colasanto and Kevin Ross (Garland PD)

Distraction Device (Flashbang) Certification – Antonio Gonzalez (Retired HPD SWAT)

Tactical Reach and Treat – Kevin Durio (UDT)

ºManaging Confidential Informants – Lou Savelli (Homefront Protective Group / Retired NYPD)

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Managing and registering each class participant throughout the day required a “Posse” of individuals who all volunteered their time at personal expense. This group, known as “The Posse” consisted of HPD Officers Kristin Uhlin, Fred Rodriguez, Edward Medrano, Kenneth Echols, Gerald Goines, Bobby King, Michael Ybanez, Mark Ong, Todd Neilon, Nick McCanless (Pasadena PD), Juan Delacruz (Katy PD), Scott Spencer (Montgomery County SO), and Jaime Fernandez (DEA)

Award WinnersNo police action is without danger and it is inherently accepted that Narcotics actions present a higher threat level and higher difficulty in case investigation since many of the suspects are likely to be armed and are not known until the time of their arrest. Recognizing this element of danger, the following officers were recognized by TNOA as Officers of the Year for their commendable actions;

TNOA Narcotic Officer of the Year – Roland Ponce (West Region) Lubbock Sheriff’s Office, Lubbock, TX East Region Officer of the Year – Michael Mize Navasota Police Department Navasota, Texas Central Region Officer of the Year – Andrew Berger, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, LaGrange, Texas South Region Officer of the Year – Gregorio Puente, Port Isabel Police Department, Port Isabel, TXProsecutor of the Year – Assistant District Attorney Katherine McDaniel, Harris County District Attorney’s Office Non-Narcotics Officer of the Year – Sgt. Anita Seamans, Live Oak PD, Live Oak, Texas Narcotics Detector Dog Team of the Year – Kristin Uhlin and K9 Sita, Houston Police Department Unit of the Year – Pasadena Police Department Narcotics Unit under the direction

of Lt. John Dombrowa. Members Sgt. Chuck Barth, Detectives Al Alvarez, Mike Cooper, Alex Duran, Toni Fehl, Pete Mejia, Todd Neilon, Lee Oliver, Mike Phillips, Orlando Rebollar, Cory Scott, James Wright, Mike Pickell, Dan O’Sullivan, Raul Granados, and Larry Candelari (deceased 2013) The Unit dedicated the award to Larry Candelari.

The surviving spouse of PPD L. Detective Candelari, Julie Candelari, presented a specialized class for survivors of Police Officers which she used her experience as a survivor to teach spouses and family members and friends of the process surrounding death of a loved one and shared her own grieving experience with the hope that it would help others facing similar tragic incidents. The class received rave reviews.

Scholarship WinnersAs part of their ongoing community involvement, the TNOA awards yearly scholarships to relatives of TNOA members in good standing. This year’s scholarship winners included several outstanding students.

$3,000 ScholarshipChristine Ong Father Mark Ong and Mother Cindy Ong (Houston PD)

$2,500 ScholarshipKatherine Addie Whitehurst Kirk Whitehurst (father) – Taylor County Sheriffs Office

$1,500 ScholarshipCody Davenport Clay Brent Clay (Father) – Amarillo Police Department

$1,000 ScholarshipsHannah Peterson / Jose Gonzalez (Stepfather) – Texas DPS Jadon Morales / Richard Morales (Father) Bay City PD Marissa Hernandez / Richard Hernandez (Father) Brazoria County SO Morgan Magness / Steven Magness (Stepfather) Houston PD

TNOA supported and sponsored an early morning 5K fun run along the beach benefitting the local island animal rescue. This event was well received and hope are that it will become a staple event in future TNOA conferences.

No conference of this magnitude is possible without major sponsors and the TNOA wish to thank friends and supporters Bill and Debra Algeo of Carbide Specialist Inc., Capps Truck and Van Rentals, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), Coors Distributing, MidWest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC), New Equity Productions of Newport Beach California, Reliant Labels of El Paso Texas.

Plans are currently under way for the next TNOA training conference to be held in San Antonio Texas August 17-20, 2015.

If you would like to join TNOA and take advantage of the benefits of membership and training opportunities, visit online at TNOA.org or TNOA-East Region.com or contact any of the above mentioned TNOA board members.



Senior Police Officer Jacques Bland was recognized as the Patrol Officer of the Month for July for his courageous handling of a mentally disturbed woman who was walking erratically in traffic on the North Loop.

This happened about 1 p.m. on May 15 when Bland observed the woman running in and out of traffic in the eastbound lanes of the Loop, realizing that she was suffering from a mental health crisis. Many vehicles traveling at high rates of speed were swerving to avoid striking the woman, while 18-wheelers slammed on their brakes to avoid hitting her.

Bland decided to get out of his patrol car and handle the dangerous situation on foot.

“Officer Bland attempted to stop traffic while simultaneously chasing after the woman,” HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra said. “The woman jumped over the freeway dividers and began running in the westbound lanes of the North Loop.”

Bland rushed onto the freeway, dodging the onrushing vehicles, endangering his own life. He also noticed that the woman had a knife in her hand.

“Officer Bland moved in and tackled the woman out of the main lanes onto the inside shoulder of the freeway. In the process he was able to disarm the woman.”

With great difficulty the officer finally restrained the woman so that she was not able to run back onto the freeway until backup arrived to direct traffic. Bland got her into his patrol car.

“Bland’s heroism, fast thinking and commitment to the preservation of life prevented the woman from being struck by a vehicle traveling on the freeway,” Menedez-Sierra said in presenting the award to the North Division officer.

Officer Bland Honoredfor his Freeway Heroics

HPOU’s Luis Menendez-Sierra presents Officer Bland with the July Patrol Officer of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith presents Officer Tewes with the Patrol Officer of the Month honor. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

HPOU presented Patrol Officer Eric Tewes with the August Patrol Officer of the Month honor at the September general membership meeting.

HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra described Tewes’ attention to duty under pressure after a chase involving three men suspected of trying to pass counterfeit money at a convenience store. One was armed with a handgun.

Tewes chased the vehicle containing the three individuals, using his emergency equipment, when this vehicle pulled into a residential driveway. When the officer ordered these individuals to stay in the car, the man with a gun fled the scene.

“The suspect initially struggled to open a side gate leading to the back,” Menedez-Sierra explained. “At this point, the officer observed the suspect holding a shiny object in his right hand.

“The suspect was able to open the gate and ran to the back of the residence. He refused to stop, per Tewes’ commands.”

Tewes followed him and ordered him to drop his weapon. “But the suspect turned toward the officer, pointing the gun directly at the officer,” Menedez-Sierra said. “The officer discharged his weapon two times at the suspect. The suspect immediately fell to the ground, dropping the gun.” He was dead on arrival at a hospital.

Tewes Named AugustPatrol Officer of the Month



HPOU Barbecue team members Bobby Kessler and HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith prepare to serve two officers at the Union-sponsored Kingwood barbecue luncheon on Sept. 24. It was the first in a series of barbecues at substations after a summer layoff. GARY HICKS PHOTO.



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This case holding the personal artifacts of Police Officer Brian McDonnell was donated by the Houston Police Officers Union for the “Ground Zero 360: Never Forget” exhibit which opened at Holocaust Museum Houston on Sept. 11. McDonnell was a specially trained officer in the NYPD’s Emergency Services unit who died while working to evacuate the World Trade Center. The exhibit remains on view through Jan. 11, 2015.





HPOU,To God be the glory, for the things He has done. It is with gratitude and appreciation that we, the family of Willie Henry Taylor, say “Thank you” for everything you have done for us during our time of bereavement.

Your personal kind expressions, visits, telephone calls, meals and floral arrangements during this time have truly touched our hearts.

The Taylor Family

Houston Police Officers Union,To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated.

The Family of Adolf Flores Jr.

HPOU,The loving sympathy you have shown during this tremendously difficult time is so greatly appreciated.

The plant that was sent was wonderful. I know that my mother would have loved it.

On behalf of my family I want to thank you so much. Brandon Burgess

HPOU,To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated.

The Garza Family

HPOU,The plant is beautiful. Thank you for remembering us. We appreciate your kindness to Heather (Senior Police Officer Heather McDonald). She is special to us and especially was to her dad.

Your kindness blesses us. Love,

Marilyn McDonald

HPOU,Thank you for your support in my time of need.

Sincerely,Tim Goemans

Dear HPOU PAC Members,Thank you all for your service in our community. Please know you have my admiration and respect. Also, I am incredibly grateful for your support. During the past three and a half years I have worked diligently to develop my skills as a judge and serve those in crisis situations. You are so kind to reward my efforts with your continuing, faithful support and encouragement. Thank you!

Christine Butts



September 19, 1973

Officer David Huerta Senselessly Murdered in Violent Domestic Disturbance in the Heights

Lest We Forget

David Huerta was born in Houston on April 11, 1946. He was raised on the near North side of Houston and attended Looscan Elementary School. Graduating from Jeff Davis High School in 1964, he then attended South Texas Junior College in Houston for a year before his two-year service in the United States Army. After returning safely from his tour of duty in Vietnam, Huerta entered Houston Police Cadet Class No. 40 on January 13, 1969, graduating the following May 3. His initial assignment was to the Traffic Enforcement Division. In 1970, he transferred to the Narcotics Division, where he was assigned until May 1973, when he returned to Traffic Enforcement. Our story of murder begins that year.

Terry Brandt (White Female, 20) and Ronald Brandt (White Male, 21) had been married for several years. This marriage had produced a daughter who was two years old. Their relationship was stormy to say the least and had included physical violence as well as a number of separations. The situation continued to deteriorate and eventually Terry filed for a divorce and also requested a restraining order against Ronald.

On Wednesday morning, September 19, 1973, a hearing was held in a family district court (then called “domestic relations court”) in Houston. The divorce would not be final for another five weeks, but the judge granted the restraining order. Terry had recently moved her and her daughter to an apartment at 918 Heights to get away from Ronald. Ronald, however, would not honor the court order and continued to bother Terry, somehow managing to move into Terry’s Heights address while she was at work.

On this same Wednesday in the afternoon, Officer David Huerta was working the evening shift out of the Traffic Division. He was in the Stop-N-Go convenience store at Heights and 10th Street when Terry Brandt and several of her co-workers approached him. These friends from work said they were concerned about Terry’s safety and had gone with her to see her safely to her apartment. Earlier, she had seen Ronald’s car at the apartment

and was afraid to go inside by herself. These same friends had recently harbored Terry from Ronald at their residence, obviously placing themselves in a precarious situation in the middle of this volatile, failing marriage of Terry and Ronald.

At the Stop-N-Go, Terry and her friends expressed their fears to Officer Huerta. Being the helpful and ready-to-serve police officer that he was, the officer agreed to go with them to the apartment in an effort to resolve the situation. Ronald met the group when they knocked on the door. Huerta explained to Ronald the seriousness of the restraining order and Ronald reluctantly agreed to move out. As he began gathering his clothes, he told Officer Huerta he would put his clothes in his car and return some of Terry’s clothes he had placed there without her consent. After the clothes were returned to their proper place, Officer Huerta led Ronald, Terry and the two friends back to Terry’s apartment. Witnesses later said that Officer Huerta used the telephone to call in a report on this matter to Headquarters. (This was prior to the days of hand-held radios). While

Huerta was on the phone, Ronald went into a bedroom and suddenly returned with a shotgun. Terry saw him first and screamed, but it was too late.

Officer Huerta, phone still in his hand, was struck with a shotgun blast to the head and died instantly, never having had the opportunity to draw his duty weapon. While Ronald was turning on Terry with the gun, the two witnesses fled out the door. As they ran for their lives, one of them leaping over a balcony, the two heard another shot, which apparently struck and killed Terry.

Another shot was heard and — several minutes later – still another sounded. The fourth shot was Ronald Brandt taking his own life. Between the third and fourth shots, Ronald called Terry’s father to advise him of what he had done, saying that he was about to kill himself.

More police officers arrived just after these shots were heard. Inspector Wallace L. Williams, who lived just several blocks away, arrived on the scene, as did Radio Patrol Sergeants W.T. “Truitt” Bolin and Wayne Hankins. They tried unsuccessfully to communicate with Brandt — or anyone inside Apartment No. 7 — by using a bullhorn. Soon, Inspector Williams, commander of the HPD Patrol Bureau, decided to fire tear gas into the apartment. When there was still no response, Inspector Williams, Sergeants Hankins and Bolin, Officer Jerry Bench and Homicide Detective L.W. Henning entered the apartment. There they found Officer Huerta and the Brandt couple dead from shotgun wounds.

This was the tragic result of a terrible, continuing case of domestic violence. Officer Huerta was dead at the age of twenty-sev-en. Terry and Ronald were dead at twenty and twenty-one, respectively. One child was left without a father. Another young child was orphaned.

Officer Huerta’s wife Connie, their sixteen-month-old daughter Marcie, his parents, Mr.

Officer David Huerta

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Continues from Page 4Band Mrs. Genaro Huerta, and a brother, Daniel Huerta, survived Officer David Huerta. A Rosary Service was held at the Crespo Funeral Home, 2516 Navigation, at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 1973. Religious services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 21, 1973, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Police Officers G. Gonzales, S. R. Benavides, A.A. Jasso, J.M. O’Brien, J.J. Davis, L. S. Ballesteros, and Sergeants W. S. Weaver and R.E. Hosford. The slain officer’s friends — Officers H.V. Hernandez, W.T. Gower and M. Perales — performed honor guard duty.

Prior to tear-gassing the apartment, the Homicide Division was alerted to the information that there was very likely an injured police officer inside. Based on the oral statements of the two friends of Terry Brandt, Homicide Lieutenant Frank Crittenden initiated a homicide scene response by assigning Detectives L.W. “Ludwig” Henning, J.M. “John” Roescher and J.W. “John” Haines to go to the scene to begin an investigation. As a result of this tragic event, there was no prosecution.

In 2002, Officer Huerta’s widow Connie had remarried and lived in Houston. Marcie Cleveland, his daughter, is married and is the mother of a son, Coby Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Huerta still live on the near north side where they raised their two sons. The Officer’s brother, Daniel Huerta, lived in Houston in 2002 and was a police officer with the Spring Branch Independent School District. He is the father of one daughter, Nicole.

NOTE: As of 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Genero Huerta have both passed away. It was their practice to visit their son’s Forest Park Lawndale grave regularly, Mr. Huerta making that trek several times a week. This writer and several Homicide Detectives were having breakfast at a Gulf Freeway restaurant one Sunday morning in the early 2000’s when Mr. Huerta walked in after his Sunday morning graveside visit. He joined us for a short time and it was obvious that after nearly thirty years, he still deeply grieved the loss of his oldest son.

As for the officers involved in the incident on Heights Boulevard, Inspector Williams retired from HPD and died in 1991. Sergeant

Hankins retired as a lieutenant in 1995 and died in 2000. Sergeant Bolin retired in 1981 and then worked a number of years as the building and maintenance director for 61 Riesner. He passed away in 2004. Officer Jerry Bench retired in 1984 and went to work in the private sector, having passed away in 2006.

Of the investigators, Detective Henning retired from Homicide in 1982 and, after working with several other law enforcement agencies, died in 1999. Detective Roescher, with forty-four years of service with HPD, died suddenly in 2000 while still assigned to the Homicide Division. Detective Haines retired in 1988 and lived near Lake Conroe in 2002. Lieutenant Crittenden retired in 1978 and died in 1992.

Slain HPD Officers David Huerta, George Rojas and Victor Ray Wells were all graduates of Jeff Davis High School in the mid 1960’s. Officer Matt Perales, HPD Family Assistance Officer, grew up on the north side and went to either elementary, junior high, senior high, and/or church with these fine men, as well as a number of other HPD officers. These include retired Officer Steve Benavides, Accident Sergeant Andy Jasso, Eastside Patrol Officer Luis Ballesterors, Auto Dealer Sergeant Henry Hernandez, Homicide Sergeant Eugene Yanchak, Officer I. Iranda, and K-9 Sergeant Andy Porras.

A review of the Jeff Davis yearbook of those approximate years revealed other HPD officers such as Ray Cantwell, Richard Nieto and Robert Contreras. Another Davis student of that same era, David Clement, became a Houston police officer and died in an accidental shooting in 1971. Officer Luis Ballesteros grew up across the street from David Huerta, but later went to a different high school. Ironically, their paths crossed in Vietnam and, fortunately, both survived that war. Retired Officer Steve Benavides and Sergeant Henry Hernandez grew up in the neighborhood with David Huerta. Steve said he joined HPD after he returned from Vietnam and later encouraged David to become a Houston police officer.

Many HPD officers came out of Davis High School, which even at the time David Huerta attended there in the 1960s was in a rough neighborhood. These young men were nurtured by hard-working, law-abiding parents who raised their children to grow up obeying the law and were obviously proud that they later successfully entered law enforcement to serve and protect their fellow citizens. Officer Huerta died during his dutiful effort to protect one of those citizens.

HPD CLASS 78 REUNION Class 78 members should

eontact Ed Cuccia [email protected]



Houston was once again honored to host the 4th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run, which honors the victims of 9/11 and the wars since.

This prestigious event was held at Ellington Airport on Sept. 6 and thousands of Houstonians laced up their shoes to participate in this national 5K venue, which has become the signature event for Houston for 9/11 ceremonies.

Law enforcement officers, our men and women in our military, and our community all came out to give remembrance and honor to our fallen warriors.

“This just keeps on getting bigger and bigger as the years go by,” race director Capt. Greg Fremin said. “We had close to 2,000 registered runners this year and 3,000 total participants, which was our largest race to date.”

It was again one of the largest 9/11 Heroes Runs in the nation. Capt. Fremin extended special thanks to the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System, Chief McClelland, HPOU, Carolyn Cross with Joe Myers Ford, COX Media Group, Silver Eagle Distributors and Kroger for their unwavering support.

“And a very special thanks for our HPD Capt. Bryan Bennett and Kristy Dowdell of the Houston Airport System, and hundreds of other volunteers that made this event a great success,” Fremin said.

“It’s all about remembering the sacrifices and recognizing the true heroes of our generation.”

The 2014 9/11 Heroes Run –Another Success Story!

HPOU’s Tim Whitaker, Executive Assistant Chief Martha Montalvo and HPOU President Ray Hunt. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

Whitaker had to put the hurries on to keep up with his niece, Jackie Bellows, 27, in the 9/11 Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO

Look who’s running with Tim Whitaker! It’s Lt. Randy Upton in full uniform at the mile and a half mark in the 9/11 Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

HPOU’s Sgt. Tom Hayes joins fellow runner Tim Whitaker at the 911 Heroes Run. They didn’t say who ran the fastest time. GARY HICKS PHOTO.



The 9/11 Heroes Run opening ceremonies included these folks on center stage, left to right, Council Member Dave Martin, Harris County Tax Assessor Collector Mike Sullivan, Amy Looney (wife of Lt. Brendan Looney-Navy SEAL KIA), Ryan Manion (Sister of USMC 1 st Lt. Travis Manion), Chief McClelland, HFD Fire Captain “Iron Bill” Dowling ( he was critically injured in the building fire that took the lives of four HFD firefighters last year). On the back row are HPOU President Ray Hunt and Councilman Jack Christie. The ceremony included a rendition of “Amazing Grace” by the Houston Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety Bagpipe Corps. GARY HICKS

This panoramic, taken by HPOU Photographer Gary Hicks, depicts many of the 2,000 runners in this year’s 9/11 Heroes Run. GARY HICKS PHOTO

The United States Marine Corps Color Guard was an extra added attraction to the 9/11 Heroes Run! GARY HICKS PHOTO



In Memory of…

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.

October - Houston Police Officers Slain in the Line of Duty

Harry Mereness 10-18-1933 R. H. Calhoun 10-10-1975Jerry Leon Spruill 10-26-1972

Victor R. Wells, III 10-02-1980 Rueben Becerra Deleon Jr. 10-26-2005

Joseph Robert Free 10-18-2012Let us Never Forget...



EasleyWinnifred Easley passed away Aug. 14. She is the mother of Wendell Easley, a Data Entry Operator assigned to Staff Services/ Fleet Unit. Services were held Aug. 23 in Wharton.

Gonzales, P.Pauline Gonzales passed away Sept. 15. She is the mother of retired Sgt. Chuck Gonzales, who retired from the Department April 30, 2011 while he was assigned to the Burglary and Theft Division. Services were held Sept. 19 with burial in Brookside Cemetery.

Gonzales, R.Retired Police Officer Rafael L. “Speedy” Gonzales passed away on Sept. 13. He served in the United States Navy. Officer Gonzales joined Police Academy Class No. 31 on Oct. 5, 1964. During his career he served at the North Division, Vice Division, and Northeast Division and retired on Jan. 26, 1985 while last assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Division. He is survived by his wife, Edilia Gonzales and daughters, Yvette Connevey and Yvonne Gonzales. Services were held Sept. 17.

GriffinCynthia D. Griffin passed away Aug. 22. She is the mother of Police Officer Kyndall B. Griffin, assigned to Westside. Services were held Aug. 29 with burial in Paradise South Cemetery in Pearland.

LaffertyGene Lafferty passed away Sept. 8. He is the father of Senior Police Officer David S. Lafferty, assigned to the Midwest Division. Services were held Sept. 15 in Dallas, Oregon.

LeChinh Cong Le passed away Sept. 16. He is the father of Hung Le, a Technical Hardware Analyst III assigned to Technology Services. Services were held Sept. 22 with burial in Forest Park.

MartinMr. Francis Harvey Martin, 87, passed away on Sept. 4. He is the father-in-law of Senior Police Officer James D. Broussard, assigned to the Emergency Communications Division. Mr. Martin was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during WW II. Services were held 6 in Sweeney.

RickardMrs. Peggy Rickard passed on Sept. 15. She is the wife of retired Sgt. Thomas H. Rickard, Jr. Sgt. Rickard retired on March 4, 1988 after serving over 27 years. Services were held on Sept. 23.

SalleeMr. Aubrey Lee Sallee passed away on Sept. 11. He is the brother of Senior Police Officer Milton W. Sallee, assigned to the Narcotics Division and uncle of Police Officer Joshua W. Sallee, assigned to the Narcotics Division, and Police Officer Jarrid T. Sallee, assigned to the North Division. Private services were scheduled in Pikeville, Tennessee.

ScottMrs. Erma Scott passed away on Sept. 9. She is the grandmother of Police Officer Raymond A. Scott, assigned to the Northeast Division, and mother of Senior Police Officer Derland E. Scott, assigned to the Westside Division. Services were held Sept. 16 with burial in Paradise North Cemetery.

TaylorMinor E. Taylor, 85, passed away Sept. 8. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Johnny W. Taylor, assigned to the Eastside Division. Services were held Sept. 27.

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ClassifiedsTransportation2001 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom candy paint job with air-brushed skulls. Hard chrome exhaust, Baron Drag handle bars, Forward Controls, Shaved rear fender, license plate side mount, Hypercharger intake, skull hand mirrors and much more. Firm on price, cash only, no trades, no payment plan, no test drive. $5500 cash. Text Juan 713-269-4222. Serious buyers only please.

2010 Harley Davidson Road King, 19000 miles, Full One Year HD Warranty transferable. Black with pin stripping and Cobra Pipes. Excellent Condition. $14,700. Call Bill at 713-725-6559.

2011 Custom BBQ Concession Trailer $17000 OBO Perfect for Catering, Events, BBQ Competitions, Concessions, etc. Trailer features 2 Pits & 1 Rib Smoker (fit up to 18 briskets), Outside Firebox, Air Conditioner, Breaker Box, Double Sink, 1 Separate Hand-Wash Sink, Waste Holding Water Tank, Fresh Water Tank, Water- Pump, Serving Window, Washable-Formica Laminated Counter Tops, Vinyl Linoleum Flooring, cabinets for storage, Lockable Entry Door, tandem Axle, and Briggs Stratton 900 Generator. For more information please email Jennifer at [email protected]

2001 Yamaha V-Star 650 custom paint job with airbrushed skulls. Hard chrome exhaust, Baron Drag handle bars, Forward Controls, Shaved rear fender, license plate side mount, Hypercharger intake, skull hand mirrors and much more. Firm on price, cash only, no trades, no payment plan, no test drive. $5500 cash. Text Juan 713-269-4222. Serious buyers only please.

2006 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300cc Silver/Blue color, 1300cc, it has full Muzzy exhaust, Rear LED Tail light, HID headlight, Lowering Kit, Rear steel brake line, rear wave rotor, license plate side mount, current mileage is 6,194 miles. Firm on price, cash only, no trades, no payment plan, no test drive. $7500 cash. Text Juan 713- 269-4222. Serious buyers only please.

2005 Harley-Davidson FatBoy 15th Yr. Edition Black with silver pin stripe, 16K miles, Great condition!! Python staggered dual pipes with Stage 1 kit installed by H-D sounds great! lowering kit, side license plate mount LED brake light, some custom parts, $9,900 obo. Call or text Augustine 832-577-4373 pls leave msg.

08 CVO Road King $21,000 obo. This bike is gorgeous, must see In person to appreciate. It has 33K well taken care of miles. Contact Josh 281-704-0176

2008 BMW R1200 RT-P (police) Motorcycle Original owner, ridden daily and maintained parade spotless throughout, within past 1500 miles new tires (oem Conti RoadAttack), 4 new spark plugs, new brake pads front and rear. $12,000. Contact Wil 832-922-7820 or [email protected]

2008 Roadmaster Trailer, 27', V-Nose, Tram axle 7,000 pd, GWVR 14,000 pds, 8' wide. Ramp and side door, sky light, air vent, E-Torec system with connectors, Sway bar weight disc system, electric brakes with safety cable, new spare, all like new $10,000.00 Call 936-635-9326

2007 Harley-Limited Production Screaming Eagle Road King. Black with factory custom flame paint. Less than 5K miles. Bike has $20,000 in factory extra asking $35,000. J.T. Templeton 817-480-1543 or 817-321-8645

For Rent/Lease/SaleLooking for a new home, or considering selling your existing home?Call Tammy Stevens a licensed Realtor with Century 21 Paramount, and wife of a Houston Police Officer. I specialize in the SE Houston area, including Clear Lake, League City, Friendswood, and Galveston county. I can assist you with buying, selling, or leasing a home. Reduce the stress of the real estate process, use a professional that understands your needs. Call Tammy Stevens with Century 21 Paramount at 281-507-9405 or email at [email protected].

Colorado Land: 5.3 acres in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. In nice mountain sub-division where each lot is on 5 plus acres. The sub-division is called The Meadows and there amenities such as a community club house with in door poor, work out machines, and racket ball courts. There are also 3 private stocked lakes for fishing. The area is only 25 miles from Wolf Creek Ski area and 61 miles from Durango. Reduced to 55,000. Call Doug G. Bell at 817-573-1675.

2 Lots in Sargent on Canal, minutes from the beach and access to the intercoastal. Water and septic on the property. $39,500. Call Andy 713-504-2272.

Bay Home - Matagorda Bay Area. Listed with Keller Williams, Sharon Gilmore. $99,500

House and land for sale off Hwy 105 between Cleveland and Conroe. Custom built house on 21.5 fenced acres. House is 3/2 with double detached garage. Price includes a Kubota tractor. If interested to see, contact Ford Realty at 936-756-3673. 9305 Faulkner Road, Cleveland, TX. Owner is retired HPD officer J.D. Middleton. Price has been reduced. MLS # is #30683353

New Listing! - $259,900 Charming custom built brick home finished in 1999 on 1.5 acres of oaks, cedars, youpons and abun-dant wildlife. 3/2/2, CH/CA, recent upgrades including Silestone Countertops, Polywood Plantation Shutters throughout, Tile and Laminate flooring, some carpet. Well, Septic, and La Grange ISD. Six miles South of La Grange off FM 609 on Valenta Rd., one mile down, red brick house on left. Owners relocating. Offered by Realtor/Owner Vickey Grieger (979) 249-667

Country living in Brazos County between Navasota and College Station. This home on 6 beautiful acres is the perfect setting for those wanting to live in a quiet rural setting that is close to the city. The main house is a 2,800 sq. ft. 3 Bdr. 2.5 Ba. with a large office area and a 2 car garage. The guest house is a newly built 1 Bdr. 1 Ba. detached home that is ideal for the Mother-in-law or visiting friends or family. Additional features include a large, enclosed tractor bay and hay barn as well as horse/cattle pens. Good producing well and domestic water provided by Wellborn Water. Neighbors include active and retired firefighters and police officers. Price just reduced to sell; $347,500. Call for details. Tim Gallagher (979)676–1621

7.81 Acres in the Texas Hill Country Great Building Site for your Dream Home or Heavenly Hideaway! Wolf Creek Ranch in Burnet County! 1 BR, 1 Bath, 4-Sided Rock Apartment attached to 2-Car Garage! Metal Roof, 50-Gallon Water Tank, Septic large enough for 4000 sf home. Call Debbie with Highland Lakes Real Estate at 512-796-0187. Owner is an HPD Retiree

For Sale. 6320 Westcreek Pearland. Unrestricted on .75 acres, remodeled interior, separate workshop. Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors. Diane Mireles, 281-723-2888.

Colorado River property 35 min from Houston. Beautiful 24+ acre tracts of land on the bank of the Colorado River. Covered with huge Live Oak trees and County Rd access. Each tract has more than a hundred yards of river frontage for fishing, swim-ming, boating or waterfowl. Tracts are 100% wooded and covered with Whitetail deer, hog and other wildlife. This Riverfront property is absolutely gorgeous and an awesome location for a weekend getaway, permanent residence or merely an invest-ment property. Property had same owner for last 50 years and is basically undisturbed. 12k acre, property will not be broken up in small tracts to maintain all land owners privacy. If interested in owning your own riverfront property for personal or family recreation, please call or text 361-208-4055

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo for rent (2nd floor).North West; 7402 Alabonson #708, Houston, TX 77088 "Inwood Pines"; 290/Bingle area. Available for move in 12-01-2011, very quiet complex, minutes from downtown. $685 per month. Officer M. Douglas 832-687-4985 after 10:30 am.

4000 sq ft Home on 2+ acres - 3 minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn access. Must see $250,000.00 Phone 936-635-9326

Wooded Interior Lot in Westwood Shores on Lake Livingston, golf, camping, tennis, swimming, and boating $1200, Please call Kim 832-768-6612

Great country get away. Small 2 bd/2 ba house near Hearne Tx. Near plenty of hunting leases, golf course, and Brazos River fishing. 450/month plus deposit. Greg @ 281-330-7778

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Tapatio Springs in Boerne, Texas Completely furnished. Call Retired Sgt H.A. Stevens 877-522-4455

One Acre Lot in Elgin, TX Off Hwy.95, Near 290. The lot is in an exclusive and restricted gated community (The Arbor of Dogwood Creek). The subdivision has paved road, tennis court, jogging trail, pavillion and more. This wooded lot is located in a cul-de-sac. Asking $26,000. Contact M.L. Sistrunk 281-788-0256

Great Home in Rockport, TX Built in 2005, this Comfortable 3/2 bath single story stucco home is located in a gated community on 12.33 acres. Amenities include: tile roof, heated pool and hot tub, attached oversized 3 car garage (30x35), and a large detached metal workshop (36x36) with large garage doors and a 15 ton hoist, covered patio areas both in front and back, a circle drive, and plenty of room for parking. There are two stocked fishing ponds, and horses are allowed. Priced to sell. For info contact Rebecca Lee @ 361-729-4404, Coldwell Banker MLS ID#113208.

What an amazing deal! Charming three bedroom two bath patio home located in a great gated community at 3123 Lavender Candle Dr. Spring, TX. Property includes a two car attached garage, master suite, cozy fire place and much more for only $1,300.00 month. Price is negotiable. Please contact Officer Edith Maldonado at 832-434-4266 or [email protected].

Summer Rental Galveston Beach House. 3br 2 bath. Sleeps 8-10. Great Gulf view just steps from the beach. Newly renovated/updated. H.L. Richter HPD (ret) 936-329-1456

1 Bedroom Unit For Rent Village Wood Town homes 1529 Wirt Rd/Spring Branch. Utilities paid. Basic cable. Excellent Location. Joe Scott 713-935-9137

Lake Livingston Townhome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath For rent Call 832-876-5511 or 713-459-8111

House for Rent: Bear Creek Area. 3 Bedroom/Game room. Cy-Fair School District. Swimming Pool. $1095.00/month. Call 832-282-5216.

MiscellaneousSmith and Wesson MP40 automatic. Pistol is 12 months old and has fired 3 boxes of shells. Piston comes with crimson trace laser and two magazines. Asking $700. Please contact 281-782-9606.

12ga. Weatherby SA-08 Semi-Auto Shotgun 28" Barrel, 3" Chamber w/Extended IC Choke Tube Asking $650.00 / O.B.O Contact Hugh 281-222-4605

Remington 700 .243 Win caliber. BDL Custom Deluxe model Bolt Action rifle with 22” barrel, gloss finish, 5-shot capacity, and walnut stock. Mint in box. Paid $925 in 1996. Asking $675. Call James 713-503-5107

Four person pedal boat with canopy. Call 713-459-8111 for pictures.

2 pair of HPD Motorcycle boots 9 1/2 - 10. Very good condition. $150.00 obo 832-731-0900

Rest Haven section 21, lot 180, spaces 1, 2, and 3 monument valued at $3595.00 asking for $2300.00 each. 713.501.3824 Willie

New Listing For Sale solid wood twin bedroom set, many pieces Call 713-459-8111

Cemetary Lot, Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena. Lot 157. Garden of Devotion $1,200. Contact Amy 832-729-1975.

Crypt For Sale Forest Park Westheimer Excellent location “Inside” Ready to sell 281-686-9490

Brookside Cemetery Spaces 2,3 $2750 per space. Section 234 (old section) [email protected] C.V. Thompson 254-947-8524

Garden Park Cemetery, Conroe, Texas. Lawn Crypt section 4, lot 30, spaces 7&8. Very well kept Cemetery, 4,000 ea. Call Doug Bell 817-573-1675

Two cemetery lots. Grand view Memorial Park 8500 Spencer highway in Pasadena. The cemetery sells the lots for $4495 each. We are asking $6500 for both. Call Charlie Everts 409 739-1206

Handcrafted leather cross key chains tooled and personalized, $1.50 each (including shipping). Limit 5 letters, chain included. Other products available. For more info or to order call Justin, 14 year old son of an HPD Officer, at 936-499-4385

Westwood Campng Club Membership, Trinity, Texas, $3,500.00 / OBO Retired Officer A.L. Albritton 936-890-4374 or 830-221-5152

FREE MONEY: $2,000 COMMISSION REBATE to HPOU members when they buy or sell a house. James Cline, Realtor, 281-548-3131 or www.2cashback.org

Magnetic Signs white 24”x6” with “POLICE” in bold 21”x5” black letters. Pair $25. Call 936-327-3205 HPD Parents company

ServicesAbsolute Clean Pressure Washing. Woodlands, Spring and Tomball areas: Discount for all Police Officers and family members. Call Today 281-731-8450

Mediation Under my leadership the parties themselves resolve the issues of the dispute. My impartial problem -solving mediation succeeds with or without attorneys. w w w.PaulRodriguezMediations.com 713/785-8181 [email protected]

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP- THE NEXT THING IN FITNESS, MASSAGE & NUTRITION Own you Business and Start Taking Advantage of the Coming Tipping Point with Insurance Mandates. "Efficiency Wellness” is an all inclusive approach to wellness that addresses today’s busy lifestyle. You Retain 100% control of Your Business, No Franchise or Royalty Fees. TEXANS HELPING TEXANS - U.S. Headquarters in Brookshire Texas. Master Territories Still Open to include Houston and U.S. Locations. Start and Fund this Business using Tax Free Monies from your Retirement Accounts. Come see our Studio in Katy Texas and experience the Next Generation in Self Directed Health and Wellness. Husband to a 23 year Police Veteran and my hopes are to have short 2-way learning conversation. Please contact troy@ wellnesscenterde-velopers.com visit the website www. WellnessCenterDevelopers.com or call 713-253-2923

De’Vine Events Planning a wedding is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. For all your wedding needs, Contact Diana, Certified Wedding Consultant at (713) 598-4931.

For All Your Gun and Ammo Needs Black Gold Guns & Ammo. Buy, Sell & Trade 713-694-4887

Aurelia E Weems, CPA formerly Dumar Consulting returns to HPOU for its 9th Year to provide discounted tax services for officers and their families. Please watch for us on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Union building at 1602 State Street. We are available to meet at any HPD location for the ease of the officers as well as accept information via email or fax. If you have any questions please contact Aurelia E Weems, CPA at (936) 273-1188 or (281) 363-4555 or visit us on the web at www.aewcpa.com

TAX PREPARATION From Home Office. Low Fees - $65 up. L. Dexter Price, CPA. ldexterprice@ comcast.net 713.826.4777

Are you tired of making the same New Year's Resolution? Are you ready to take control of your life? We have solutions, take control of your health, time & finances! For more info. Please call: Stacy @ 832-651-5739

Residential and Commercial Remodeling Kitchens and counter tops, ceramic and wood floors, interior and exterior painting, handyman services, with discount prices for the Law Enforcement family. Larry Baimbridge, Sr. 281-655-4880

Hunting Weekend Expedition Affordable prices, private property. Whitetails, exotics & pigs. Call for details Officer Mike Gonzalez 713-702-5838 or email [email protected]

Tax Preparation From Home Office 40% - 50% Lower Fees. Contact for estimate L. Dexter Price, CPA [email protected] 832.243.1477

All natural skin care products for the whole family. Handmade soaps, lotions and body scrubs will nourish you skin. Great for gifts and everyday use. Ask about our Mother’s Day special. Call Lisa and Jim at 936-648-6145 or www.goodcleanlivin.com. Gold Rush Tax Service 281-399-3188 Same Day Refund Special Police Officer Rates Brenda Webb (retired officer’s wife) [email protected]

Main Street Builders Residential and Commercial Construction Licensed and Insured. David Webber (owner) Rt HPD 832-618-2009

Gone Fishing wantafishtx.com Jim Hobson retired 936-615-2777 or [email protected] Vickey Grieger, Realtor Cell: (979) 249-6675 Fax: (775) 373-5048 [email protected] Country Properties 115 West Fayette Street, Fayetteville, TX 78940 Office (979) 378-2222 Fax (979) 378-2240

Why rent when you can own while keeping your monthly payments about the same. For more info call 281-914-7351

Houston’s Wedding People Wedding Services, Wedding cakes, Decorations, Chair covers, Favors Call today for free taste testing and consultation 281-881-5027 www.houstonsweddingpeople.com

Mini Storage Police officer discount. 290 area. Call Dave for details 713-460-4611

MOMs Helping MOMs Work from Home! Computer Required. www.myhomebiz4u.com Paula A. Weatherly Independent Avon Representative To buy or sell AVON, contact me! Lots of great products at unbelievable prices! Start your AVON career for only $10! [email protected] or www.youravon.com/pweatherly 281-852-8605 Smile! Jesus Loves Us!

Discount on Moonwalk Rentals Rent a moonwalk for your special occasion. We deliver and pick up so you don’t have to! Please call Officer Chris DeAlejandro at 713-922-8166 or Carla DeAlejandro at 713-384-5361. Please let us know that you’re Law Enforcement Personal.

Home Inspections by TexaSpec Inspections. Free foundation evaluations and alarm systems for HPD. State Licensed ICC Certified Inspector. 281-370-6803.

Have a special day coming up? Let us make it even more special with Eten Candy custom chocolate candies. From birthdays, wed-dings, and every holiday. We even do bachelor and bachelorette parties. Why not have party favors that everyone will remember and talk about. Just e-mail Jessica at [email protected] for more info. Candies are made to suit your needs

Need help in forgiving or forgetting. Call Linda McKenzie for more info on Christ centered counseling services 282-261-2952 or 832-250-6016 where everyone is given the opportunity for a fresh start

Your Travel, Tax, Health, & Nutritional needs. We can get you where you want to go, and keep you healthy doing it. Contact Greg & Cathy Lewis 832-969-0502 or 832 969 0503

“Photos to Albums”. Your memories creatively designed in an album. Any occasion, celebration, family trips. Call Theresa Arlen at 832-229-6292.

Piano Lessons: 30 minutes for $15.00.Student Recitals. Call Daniel Jones at 281-487-9328 or cell: 713-557-4362

Calling All Mothers of Houston Police Officers. As a proud mother of a Houston Police Officer, I am interested in starting a support group of Mothers of Houston Police Officers (MOHPO). I need your support. Please call me for more info: Frances Runnels at 713-436-0794 after 6 p.m. weekdays.

Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers A place for Christians to come together and encourage one another. For information about other activities visit www.fcpohouston.org.

WantedIn search of Artex, liquid embroidery dealer. Please contact Donna at 281-782-3144

Widow of police officer looking for vehicle used/good condition under $2000.00. Could owner carry notes. 281.782.3144

HPD Commemorative Pistols I'm looking to buy one or two of the HPD commemorative pistols. I seem to recall they were offered around 1978-1982. Joe Salvato (Ret.) 281-728-0131

Wanted Beretta 9MM FS “Police Special” (Black or Stainless) Please call Zach (832) 457-0647.

Wanted Top CA$H Paid for your used or unwanted guns. Blackgold Guns & Ammo 713-694-4867 Police Officer Owned

Colt .45 HPD Commemorative Pistol Call Paul 713-240-46722 Horse Trailer or 14 - 16 ft. Stock Trailer. Bumper Pull. R. Webb 281-399-1212 Cell 713-822-1867

Looking for a home or bare land? Contact retired officer, DALLAS BINGLEY at Kerrville Realty - in the Heart of the Hill Country: (O) 830-896-2200 or (M) 830-739-1766 [email protected]




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