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We at the EPMPOA would like to take a moment to remember and
salute the victims of 9/11, who sacrificed so much on that terrible day.
Fallen Officer: Lieutenant Jonathan A. Terrazas
End of Watch: September 1, 2021 - "Forget Not His Sacrifice"
Fallen Officer: George F. Drake
End of Watch: September 22, 1918 - "Forget Not His Sacrifice"
Fallen Officer: Angel A. Barcena
End of Watch: September 25, 2004 - "Forget Not His Sacrifice"
Congratulations to the remaining members of the 103rd
Academy Class on their 20th year anniversary!
26th Annual EPMPOA Golf Tournament to benefit the Scholarship Fund
Monday, September 18, 2023 at Butterfield Trail Golf Club
Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and
colleagues of fallen Alamogordo, NM Officer Anthony Ferguson
The EPMPOA congratulates the members of the
130th Police Academy Class on their recent graduation!
2023 EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Race
Several board members with Roseanne Allen
Police Chief Gregory K. Allen
End of Watch: January 17, 2023 - Rest In Peace
City Council Approved Resolution naming current and new
EPPD Headquarters after Chief Gregory K. Allen
Congratulations to the Central Regional Command Center
Champions of the 2022 EPMPOA Turkey Bowl
El Paso Police Memorial at Chuck Heinrich Park
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| Funeral Services for Retired Detective Alfonso Marquez #314 |
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Detective Alfonso "Al" Marquez #314, who passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 74. Retired Detective Marquez served with the El Paso Police Department for 25+ years, from January 1972 until his retirement on February 14, 1997.
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| Funeral Services for Retired Officer Enrique "Henry" H. Ramos #347 |
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Officer Enrique "Henry H. Ramos #347, who passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 77. Retired Officer Ramos served with the El Paso Police Department for 21+ years, from June 1968 until his retirement on December 11, 1989.
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| EPPD Promotion Ceremony |
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages all members to attend the El Paso Police Department's Promotion Ceremony at 5:00 PM, on Monday, September 11, 2023.
The ceremony will take place at the El Paso County 911 District (Communications Center) at 6055 Threadgill Ave.
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| Funeral Services for Retired Sergeant Dwain L. Johnson |
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Sergeant Dwain L. Johnson #300, who passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 80. Retired Sergeant Johnson served with the El Paso Police Department for 24+ years, from December 1971 until his retirement on July 22, 1995.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the community was invited to meet and hear from the finalists for the El Paso Police Chief position.
The four finalists are Steve Dye, Peter Pacillas, David Ransom and Victor Zarur.
Steve Dye was the Police Chief for Grand Prairie, Texas from 2011 to 2020 where he was also the deputy city manager and is currently the city manager.
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This week on Becoming the Badge for the very first time several El Paso Police recruits are on probation and if they don’t get it together, their time in the academy could be limited.
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A man was taken to a hospital in serious condition Monday evening after being shot by an El Paso police officer at a home in an East Side neighborhood.
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The El Paso Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony in commemoration of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Twenty-two years ago, the United States suffered the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in U.S. history.
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The City of El Paso has narrowed the search for the next Police Chief to four highly qualified candidates.
The finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by their last name. A brief biography for each is included below:
Steve Dye
Peter Pacillas
David Ransom
Victor Zarur
KTSM.
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This week on ‘Becoming the Badge,’ the 21 recruits left standing in the El Paso Police Academy focus on strength, as an officer's physical fitness routine could be the difference between life or death out in the streets.
At the El Paso Police Academy, fitness is not just fitness.
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This week on Becoming the Badge the recruits take the streets for their first ride-a-long and learn traffic response and safety.
This lesson coming at a time when the narrative on the police force across the country has changed, resulting in academy trainers putting an emphasis on the saying ‘treating people the way you want to be treated.
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A jury found Facundo Chavez guilty of capital murder for the killing of El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera.
The jury deliberated for about 40 minutes after hearing closing arguments Thursday morning. Chavez shot and killed
Herrera during a traffic stop in San Elizario on March 22, 2019. His sentencing will be on Friday at 9 a.m.
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A Hero Walk was held at Del Sol Medical Center on Friday to honor fallen El Paso Police Officer Fernando De La Torre.
The cause of De La Torre's death was not provided.
Officer De La Torre's family along with staff at Del Sol Medical Center quietly lined the walls of the hospital to honor the patient and show respect for his family.
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Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson has died after being shot early Saturday morning, July 15, in the line of duty, the department announced in a news release issued at 11 p.m. on Sunday.
Ferguson was 41 years old and was an 11-year veteran of the Alamogordo Police Department.
KTSM.
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The EPMPOA website is a service set up to provide information and assistance to the men and women of the El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association.
Publication of articles and letters on the website voicing viewpoints do not necessarily reflect the views of the El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association, the Editorial Staff or of the El Paso Police Department. All letters and articles received must be accompanied by the author’s name and daytime phone number.
Articles may be printed as "Name Withheld at the request of the author." Freedom of expression is recognized within the bounds of good taste and space limitations. All material will be reviewed by the EPMPOA Legal Staff prior to publication and all articles are subject to editing by the Editorial Staff.
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