COVID-19 Executive Order from Governor Greg Abbott
As of Wednesday, March 31, 2020, there have been fifty (50) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Paso County (not including Fort Bliss), and we now have confirmed "community spread," which means the virus is spreading within the local community, as opposed to individuals getting the virus while traveling.
Following "Stay Home, Work Safe" orders is more important than ever.
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A New Beat For Police: Enforcing Social Distance
In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. And in Austin, Texas, officers are encouraging people to call a hotline to snitch on violators of the city's orders for people to stay home.
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Sign Up for the Emergency Alert System
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the El Paso’s Emergency Alert System.
This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as community events, severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods and other important information.
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Veteran El Paso police officer shoots suspicious man with gun near Lower Valley school
A veteran El Paso police officer shot and wounded a suspicious man with a gun who was wandering the grounds of Riverside High School, authorities said.
The officer-involved shooting happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday near Hockney and Midway in the Lower Valley.
That's where police said they tracked a 23-year-old man who was spotted on the grounds of Riverside a short time earlier.
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A Guide To Understanding Mass Shootings In America
Several people were reportedly killed in a shooting at the Milwaukee campus of Molson Coors Beverage Company on February 26. According to initial reports, seven people were killed, including the shooter, making it one of the worst shootings in Wisconsin history. This isn’t the first mass shooting at a U.S.
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Police Arrest Hit and Run Driver that Injured Firefighter
The hit-and-run driver that hit Firefighter Armando Lopez while he was assisting at the scene of a crash on February 12, 2020 has been arrested. Special Traffic Investigations (STI) officers traced down the vehicle involved and obtained an arrest warrant for the driver. She had been identified as 46–year old Shiloh Danielle Hutchings.
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Fallen Border Patrol K-9 agent honored by local, state, federal dignitaries
The U.S. Border Patrol and other agencies gathered at the Abundant Living Faith Center Wednesday morning to say their final goodbyes to one of their own.
A K-9, Bulder, was killed in the line of duty last month.
The Border Patrol, CBP, El Paso police, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and many other agencies came to pay their respects to Bulder Wednesday morning.
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Record number of LEOs died by suicide in 2019
A record number of current or former law enforcement officers died by suicide in 2019, according to Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit that works to reduce the stigma around mental health issues in law enforcement.
According to figures announced by Blue H.E.L.P. on Thursday, 228 current or former officers died by suicide, compared with 172 in 2018.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Hugo Clemente
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Hugo Clemente #290, who passed away on December 11, 2019 at the age of 70. (Ret.) Detective Clemente served with the El Paso Police Department for 27+ years, from August 1971 until his retirement on December 19, 1998. Prior to joining the El Paso Police Department, Mr.
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Flag Ceremony in Honor of (Ret.) Officer Ramiro Gonzalez Jr.
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Officer Ramiro Gonzalez Jr., #657, who passed away on November 4, 2019 at the age of 66. (Ret.) Officer Gonzalez served with the El Paso Police Department for 27+ years, from April 1978 until his retirement in December 2005.
Retired Officer Ramiro “Rami” Gonzalez Jr.
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128th Police Academy Class Recruitment
The City of El Paso is accepting applications for Police Trainee. The job description is on-line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso. Click on http://www.joineppd.com/ to apply on-line.
This application is for the El Paso Police Department academy currently scheduled to begin in the summer of 2020.
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Traffic Fatalities and Safety Tips
The number of recent traffic fatalities has brought a heightened awareness of the potential dangers on the roadway. Every death on a roadway is a preventable tragedy. There is no single answer, but working together, we can all do our part to reduce crashes. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.
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Proposed public safety bond meeting today
On Thursday, the City of El Paso will educate voters about the contents of a proposed public safety bond costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
The city will make its case to El Pasoans today for a more than $400 million upgrade to the police and fire departments.
The 2019 Public Safety Bond includes more than $220 million for police and $190 million for fire.
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TxDOT El Paso urges pedestrians, drivers to be vigilant with one another
As the number of fatalities involving pedestrians continue to rise across the city, TxDOT El Paso is making sure those behind the wheel and those crossing the road are aware of their surroundings at all costs.
“A lot of times we get caught up in the fact that we expect the driver to see us or for us to have the right of way no matter what and that is simply not the case.
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Thousands Remember Slain Texas Deputy As ‘Ambassador Of All That Is Good'
When he joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office — and fought for the right to wear his turban and beard — Sandeep Dhaliwal became a trailblazer for Sikhs across North America. NYPD Sgt. Gurvinder Singh, president of the Sikh Officers’ Association, first got to know Dhaliwal in 2016, after hearing about his mission to wear his articles of faith on duty.
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El Paso Police are making frothy drinks and a few jokes as part of Coffee with a Cop
After washing their hands, two El Paso Police officers seemed to take to their temporary jobs behind the counter at Starbucks, pouring on the charm while pouring coffee.
Officer Jared Lamb, who joked that his nickname used to be Cold Brew, had fun calling out names loudly, even though customers were close by.
"Ruben! Thanks a latte," Lamb quipped as a customer picked up his order.
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"Celebration of Life" Service for Retired Lt. Kyle Summers
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Lieutenant Kyle L. Summers, who passed away on September 9, 2019 at the age of 54. (Ret.) Lieutenant Summers served with the El Paso Police Department for 26+ years, from April 1989 until his retirement in October of 2015.
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EPPD Chief: ‘We need to harden targets' rather than creating new laws
El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen spoke to members of the El Paso Central Business Association about his department, his officers and the mass shooting that left 22 dead and more than two dozen injured on August 3.
Allen said shooters look for "soft targets," those areas where people are not expected to or won't fight back.
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Family, friends remember Kendall County Deputy Carlos Ramirez
Deputy Carlos Ramirez was laid to rest at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Tuesday.
Graveside ceremony for Deputy Carlos Ramirez at Fort Bliss Cemetery
The fallen deputy was an El Paso native who graduated from Burges High School.
Ramirez was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran who served the Kendall County Sheriff's office for three years.
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City of El Paso proposing nearly $1 billion bond for public safety
El Pasoans may have the chance to vote on a $900 million bond for public safety in November.
City leaders said they conducted a study that found that if residents want better emergency response times, they need better and more facilities.
“We need to make sure that anytime somebody is relying on a police officer to show up that we need to have the resources to (respond) .
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Funeral services set for Texas sheriff’s deputy, Burges grad, killed in crash on I-10
Funeral services for the 2006 Burges High School grad who was killed by a passing car while conducting a traffic stop early last week have been announced.
Deputy Carlos (Smiley) Ramirez, 32, had just celebrated his birthday the day before he was tragically killed while on duty July 2. Ramirez was conducting a traffic stop when a vehicle struck and killed him along I-10 near Boerne, Texas.
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New police Collective Bargaining Agreement with city of El Paso is fair: Ron Martin
The Fire and Police Relations Act was approved by the Texas Legislature over four decades ago, and police and fire associations across major Texas cities have exercised their right to organize and to bargain collectively with their public employers regarding salaries and other concerns, such as the growing cost of living, job training, promotions, vacation days and family insurance expenses.
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Officer struck by vehicle while escorting funeral procession improving
The El Paso Police Department posted a photo of Officer Daniel Rodriguez sitting up in the hospital with his family and friends.
Rodriguez was driving a motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession when he was struck by a driver trying to cut through the procession on Thursday, May 23.
Police said in their Facebook post that Rodriguez is still in the ICU, but his condition is improving.
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El Paso cyclists lace up in support of fallen officers
Nearly three dozen local cyclists laced up Saturday morning in support of our community's fallen law enforcement officers.
EP Fitness hosted the inaugural "Thin Blue Line Ride" indoor cycling event at its Lee Trevino location.
The charity ride raised money and awareness for the Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park and the officers it honors.
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FBI Releases LEOKA Statistics For 2018
The FBI has released the latest statistics on fallen officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2018. According to the report, 106 officers were killed last year. Of the 106 deaths, 55 were felonious acts and 51 were accidents.
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Borderland club helps families of fallen first responders
The death of a police officer or firefighter is the biggest fear the families of first responders face. The combination of shock, grief, disbelief and anger is overwhelming, especially in the hours following the tragedy. That is when The Borderland 100 Club steps in immediately to help. The club's president is former El Paso police Officer Amanda Walsmith.
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Special tribute in honor of fallen officer David Ortiz
It's been three years since Officer David Ortiz was killed in the line of duty, but the community will continue to remember his legacy with what is left.
While losing her son, and never forgetting, Herlinda Ortiz in tears on Tuesday as she remembered the life of her son David Ortiz.
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EPPD Accepting Applications for 127th Police Academy Class
The City of El Paso is taking applications for Police Trainee. If you would like to apply to become one of "El Paso's Finest," the job description is on-line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso.
To apply on-line go to http://www.joineppd.com/. This application is for the El Paso Police Department Academy, currently scheduled to begin on Jan 20, 2020.
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Florida boy runs with flag in honor of fallen El Paso deputy
People from around the city and country are paying their respects to fallen El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera.
Zechariah Cartledge, 10, of Florida honored Herrera on Monday by running one mile with a symbolic thin blue line flag.
"I really want to honor them because they do so much for us," Cartledge told KTSM. "Police are not bad people.
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Funeral Services for Deputy Peter Herrera
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, colleagues and friends of Deputy Peter Herrera #4928 of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Herrera died on Sunday, March 24, 2019, as a result of injuries he sustained after being shot multiple times after conducting a traffic stop on March 22.
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FBI Reports Overall Crime Declined In First Half Of 2018
The FBI released their Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2018 on Monday, reporting an overall crime decline during the first half of last year. The report shows a decline in both violent crime and property crime in 2018 when compared to stats from the first half of 2017. Nearly all offenses in the violent category declined. Robbery decreased by 12.
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Funeral Services For Retired Sergeant Emmett Williams
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Sergeant Emmett Arthur Williams, who passed away on February 21, 2019 at the age of 89. (Ret.) Sergeant Williams served with the El Paso Police Department for 30+ years, from February 1950 until his retirement in September 1980.
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El Paso police officers read to kids at Barnes and Noble
Some El Paso police officers took time off from their busy schedule to read to children at Barnes and Noble Saturday.
Dozens of kids showed up to hear officers read and they were joined by McGruff the crime dog.
The purpose of the event was to help build relationships with children, so if they ever need help, they'll feel comfortable enough approaching an officer.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr.
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr., #67, who passed away on February 11, 2019 at the age of 84. (Ret.) Det. Ortiz served with the El Paso Police Department for 22+ years, from February 1958 until his retirement in September 1980.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr.
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What Police Officers Need To Know About Hepatitis A
Whether it is a pedestrian investigation on a busy street, taking the report of a crime or placing a person in custody, police officers have physical contact with people throughout their busy work day. With that contact, comes the risk of being exposed to various infections such as hepatitis A.
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The Impact Of A Government Shutdown On Public Safety
As the Trump administration and Congress continue to spar over $5 billion in funding for a new border wall, the resulting government shutdown has reached day 26. On Jan. 12, it officially became the longest shutdown in American history, with no indication of an end in sight. Here’s how a government shutdown affects public safety personnel and first responders.
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UPDATE: Suspect shot by EPPD officers dies
Police say the man shot by El Paso Police officers Monday morning has died. He has been identified as 25-year-old Louis Jose Burrus.
Burrus was in critical condition after he was shot just before 5:00 a.m. Monday on the 2900 block of Trawood Drive, near George Dieter Drive.
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One person hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in east El Paso
El Paso police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. It happened on Trawood Drive near George Dieter Drive Monday morning. Darrel Petry, spokesman for the El Paso Police Department said they received several calls about shots fired in a neighborhood nearby.
He said they pursued a man who they believed was involved in the incident.
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Report: More Cops Died By Suicide Than In Line Of Duty In 2018
For the third straight year, more officers died by suicide than in the line of duty, WGN 9 reports. According to Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit run by active and retired police officers, at least 159 officers took their own lives in 2018, the same number of suicides tracked in 2017 and 19 more than in 2016.
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El Paso police seeing decline in applicants to become officers
The El Paso Police Department had 107 vacant positions as of Dec. 16.
The number of police officer jobs being filled across the country is on the decline. In El Paso the number of applications being submitted isn't necessarily the issue. It's the number of people making it through the academy application process.
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3 LEOs Shot In Houston While Serving Warrant
A Harris County Sheriff’s sergeant and two officers from the Texas AG office were injured in a shooting while serving a felony warrant to a home in Harris County. The officers were shot while approaching the suspect’s door. They returned fire, but the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. Another deputy was injured on the way to the scene in a motorcycle crash.
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El Pasoans can now text 911 during emergencies
Getting help during an emergency just got simpler.
El Paso County has added Text-to-911 as an additional way to request emergency assistance, according to the El Paso Fire Department.
Officials say the service should only be used when voice calling is not possible or if it would put the caller in danger.
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West El Paso rapid growth creates challenges for police
It's no secret that east El Paso has been fast-growing for years. But officials said the westside isn't far behind. This could be a challenge for police.
With all the growth that the West Side is seeing, police said they're trying to keep up with the staff they have to keep everyone safe.
But it's not so easy.
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4 LEOs Killed On Duty Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving weekend was a deadly one for law enforcement with four officers killed in the line of duty across four different states. Officer Leann Simpson of the Philadelphia Police Department in Mississippi was killed Saturday in a car collision. Simpson was en route to assist with a traffic stop when her patrol car hit a light pole and rolled.
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Texas Deputy Shot In Head During Standoff
A Texas sheriff's deputy has been shot and a suspect is in custody after an attempt to serve the man with an arrest warrant ended in gunfire and a three-hour standoff. Authorities say it began Thursday when a deputy went to a La Grange discount store to serve the man with a warrant charging him with failure to register as a sex offender.
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DNA, Fingerprint Match Helped Lead FBI To Mail Bomb Suspect
A Florida man with a criminal history and a fervor for President Donald Trump sent at least 13 mail bombs to prominent Democrats, Justice Department officials said, crediting DNA, a fingerprint match and misspellings for the key break in a case that spread fear of election-season violence with little precedent in the U.S.
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El Paso Police Officer Arrested and Charged With Injury to Child
The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Children (CAC) unit has arrested and charged five-year veteran El Paso Police Officer, Carlos Mendez with Injury to Child/Intent Serious Bodily Injury. Investigators assigned to the El Paso Police Department’s CAC unit responded to University Medical Center (UMC) regarding an Injury to a Child case Thursday evening.
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Funeral Services for Retired Lieutenant John E. Douglas
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Lieutenant John E. Douglas #117, who passed away on September 10, 2018 at the age of 83. (Ret.) Lt. Douglas was the first African-American to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1977.
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EPPD lieutenant shares story of working on 9/11 as a New York police officer
Lt. John Schneider began his career as a police officer in New York before joining the El Paso Police Department.
He remembers very vividly working and helping civilians during the 9/11 terrorist attack.
"At first, I thought it was just a plane, possible small plane, it's happened in the area before," said Schneider.
Schneider quickly realized it was a terrorist attack.
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The public speaks: Cops are trusted
To misquote Mark Twain, it is fair to say that the rumors of the death of trust for law enforcement have been greatly exaggerated. A recently released Gallup poll shows the Supreme Court, the medical system and Congress lagging behind the police as the most trusted institution in America.
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EPPD proposes new headquarter building to El Paso City Council
It's been 30 years since the El Paso Police Department moved into their current headquarters, which was once a Sears department store.
El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen reported to El Paso City Council that the police department is in need of a new headquarters building on Tuesday.
Chief Allen said the efficiency of the building is costing the city money in repairs.
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A Day with the El Paso Police Department
The El Paso Police Department is hosting a one-day event to introduce the various units of the El Paso Police Department. Static displays and active demonstrations from Community Services, Traffic and Motors, SWAT, Crisis Management Team, Bomb Squad, K-9, COMSAR, Command Post, and Police Explorers to be held throughout the day.
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Texas City Seeking Grant To Equip Officers With Body Cams
A $110,000 grant from Andeavor Corporation, THE Cardwell Foundation and the El Paso Community Foundation would allow the City of El Paso to buy body cameras for the El Paso Police Department. The grant will fund body cameras for the EPPD Crisis Intervention Team Unit and the DWI unit, according to a news release by the grant donors.
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El Paso police officer found not guilty in son's drowning
The police officer accused in the drowning of his 11-month-old son was found not guilty of injury to a child.
On Thursday, the judge dropped two of the three charges he faces.
Judge Susan Larson acquitted Raymond Licon Jr. on charges of abandoning and endangering a child and criminal negligent homicide.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Carlos Mendoza
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Carlos "Chuck" Mendoza, who passed away on July 4, 2018 at the age of 86.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Detective Carlos Mendoza are as follows:
Thursday, July 12, 2018:
-Visitation from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home-East, 1060 N. Carolina Dr.
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Criminal Trespass Viral Video Incident Being Investigated
On Thursday, July 5th, officers responded to the area of 6700 block of Sambrano on a criminal trespass call. A series of events unfolded while the officers were handling the call and culminated with the situation that was captured on video and posted on social media sites.
The Department’s Internal Affairs Unit is conducting an investigation of the incident.
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Dan "Pops" Christman
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer Daniel W. Christman #445, who passed away in Temple, Texas on July 4, 2018, one week shy of his 67th birthday.
(Ret.) Officer Christman served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 21+ years.
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Jesus "Chuy" Rodriguez
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer Jesus Rodriguez #682, who passed away on June 14, 2018 at the age of 66.
(Ret.) Officer Rodriguez served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 39 years. He was commissioned by the El Paso Police Department in April of 1978 and retired on March 31, 2017.
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Vehicle Theft Prevention Event
The El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force and the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center’s PAR Unit and Explorer Post have teamed up with Wal-Mart to provide a Vehicle Theft Prevention Event. This event will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM to Noon at the Wal-Mart at 12236 Montana Ave.
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Ex-EPPD Officer Arrested
An ex-El Paso Police officer was arrested by the Department’s Special Investigations unit and has been charged with Sexual Assault. The offender, William Alexander met the victim after he responded and handled a police call involving the victim. Later, while off-duty the offender met with the victim and he sexually assaulted her.
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FBI Releases LEOKA Statistics For 2017
The FBI has released some of the latest statistics on law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2017. On Thursday, the FBI released a portion of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 2017 report, which said 93 LEOs were killed in the line of duty last year. Of the 93 LODDs (line of duty deaths), 46 were felonious and 47 were accidental.
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EPPD grows for first in 10 years, announces recruitment plans
The El Paso Police Department's force will grow for the first time in 10 years.
The department has added 26 positions but police officials say that number is small compared to what the number they need to add.
At Monday's City Council meeting, EPPD presented strategies to help with the force's growth.
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Fast and subtle, police using partially marked cars to target aggressive drivers
Roadside signs might declare friendly driving is the Texas way, but not everyone seems to get the message.
That’s why the El Paso Police Department has been using partially marked vehicles to track down aggressive drivers, said Robert Gomez, public information officer for EPPD. Aggressive driving includes speeding, changing lanes without signaling and tailgating another vehicle.
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Man charged with killing Texas LEO 'wanted to go to war' with police
Richardson police responding to a disturbance on Feb. 7 found themselves caught in an ambush with a man armed with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, according to newly released documents in the fatal shooting of a veteran Richardson officer and another man at an apartment complex. "It looked like he was hunting us," police Sgt. Brian Lee Alcorn stated in the affidavits.
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Police: Illinois Officer, Wife Killed By Son At Michigan College Campus
After a nearly daylong manhunt, authorities took into custody a college student from the Chicago suburbs who police said fatally shot his parents on the campus of Central Michigan University. The university and local police said 19-year-old James Eric Davis Jr., of Plainfield, was taken into custody after being seen passing through the campus after midnight Saturday.
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Former student opens fire at Florida high school, killing 17
A former student opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at a Florida high school Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and sending hundreds of students fleeing into the streets in the nation’s deadliest school shooting since a gunman attacked an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Funeral Services for (Ret.) Sgt. Ignacio Sanchez
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Sergeant Ignacio R. (Chino) Sanchez #366 who passed away on January 18, 2018 at the age of 87.
(Ret.) Sgt. Sanchez served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 20+ years. He was commissioned by the El Paso Police Department in February of 1960 and retired on April 4, 1980.
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Texas Officer Shot To Death While Serving Warrant
Police have revealed the identity of an officer shot and killed while serving a warrant in Central Texas. A statement issued by San Marcos, Texas, officials said 58-year-old Officer Kenneth Copeland died Monday afternoon after being shot multiple times by a suspect while Copeland was serving a warrant.
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Funeral Services for Retired Las Cruces PD Officer J.R. Stewart
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the famiy, colleagues and friends of Retired Motor Officer Juan Ramon (J.R.) Stewart of the Las Cruces, NM, Police Department. Retired Officer Stewart was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by two carjacking suspects during a high-speed chase on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Las Cruces.
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
The El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force would like to Pass On some Holiday Tips While you’re out and about during the Holiday Season.
With the Holiday Shopping Season upon us, please be safe and smart and do your part so as to not fall victim to a Car Thief, or Burglar by following these simple tips:
Six Ways to Keep Your Car Secure While Holiday Shopping
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26 Killed In Church Attack In Texas’ Deadliest Mass Shooting
A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a church in a small South Texas community on Sunday, killing 26 people and wounding about 20 in what the governor called the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. The dead ranged in age from 5 to 72 years old.
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EPPD Wives fundraise to equip officers with life-saving tool
It’s a basic life-saving tool that El Paso Police officers do not have as standard issue.
But, that’s about to change.
Following the tragic events in Las Vegas that happened earlier this month, the El Paso Police Wives Association said it’s raising money to equip each officer with two tourniquets.
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Texas Student Charged With Murder In Campus Officer's Death
A Texas Tech University student confessed to killing a campus police officer who had been booking him on a drug possession charge, telling detectives he had done "something illogical" and that "he was the one that shot their friend," an investigator said. In an affidavit released Tuesday, Det.
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At Least 50 Killed As Gunman Opens Fire At Las Vegas Concert
At Least 50 Killed As Gunman Opens Fire At Las Vegas Concert
A gunman perched on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas casino unleashed a hail of bullets on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 50 people as tens of thousands of concertgoers screamed and ran for their lives, officials said Monday. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
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Police: Gunman Kills 1, Injures 7 At Tennessee Church
A masked gunman invaded a Nashville church Sunday and opened fire, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants. At least one person was killed and seven others wounded, authorities said. An usher confronted the shooter, who apparently shot himself in the struggle before he was arrested, police said. No motive was immediately determined.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective John Seelig
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective John D. Seelig #72 who passed away on September 12, 2017 at the age of 71.
(Ret.) Detective Seelig served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 20+ years. He joined the El Paso Police Department in December of 1968 and retired on July 14, 1989.
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Felon Who Killed NM Officer In 2016 Sentenced To Life Without Parole
A fugitive who fatally shot a New Mexico officer during a 2016 traffic stop was sentenced to life without parole Thursday. Jesse Hanes took a plea deal in May and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the death of Officer Jose Chavez, KOB News reported. Hanes and passenger James Nelson were wanted for a fatal shooting in Ohio when they were pulled over by Chavez in August of 2016.
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UPDATE: El Paso Police assigned to NRG Center mega-shelter
The massive facility was opened Tuesday night and can house up to 10,000 evacuees, according to Houston media. As many as 1,030 people had arrived there as of early Wednesday morning.
The department sent 31 officers, four sergeants and one lieutenant more than 500 miles to support the local law enforcement in Houston.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Edmundo Camacho
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Edmundo B. Camacho #227 who passed away on August 24, 2017 at the age of 75.
(Ret.) Detective Camacho served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 26+ years. He joined the El Paso Police Department in December of 1969 and retired on March 2, 1996.
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El Paso recognized as second safest city in America
The City of El Paso was recently named second safest city in America in a report from SafeWise's "50 Safest Metro Cities in America - 2017" list.
“We are proud to be recognized as the second safest city in the country. It’s a testament to the excellent work by our police department and first responders.
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Donation of Discretionary Funds for Fallen Officers Memorial Stands
City Council Tuesday voted down an agenda item that would ask the El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association to return a $10,000 donation by former District 4 City Representative Carl Robinson.
Robinson, who could not run for re-election because he was termed-out, donated the $10,000, allocated from his office's discretionary funds, to the police union shortly before he left office.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Robert Aumen
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Robert S. Aumen #29. who passed away on July 26, 2017 at the age of 93.
(Ret.) Detective Aumen served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 28+ years. He joined the El Paso Police Department in January of 1946 and retired on April 21, 1974.
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New cops hard to find; city struggles with shortage
The El Paso Police Department has just over 1,046 officers, which may seem like a healthy number and raise doubts about talk of an officer shortage in the nation’s safest big city.
But at the Westside Regional Command Center’s noon shift briefing last Thursday, Sgt. Alan Romaner kicked things off with a three-officer crew that would be working until 10 p.m.
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Vehicle Theft Prevention - Free Window VIN Etching
The El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force and the Central Regional Command’s PAR Unit and Explorer Post have teamed up with Costco at Bassett Place to provide a Vehicle Theft Prevention Event on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 6101 Gateway West Blvd.
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EPPD union president warns of unsafe parking garage at headquarters
The parking garage at El Paso police headquarters is not safe, according to El Paso Police Department union president Ron Martin.
A few years ago, a fire truck fell through the top level of the garage, according to Martin.
“Worst case scenario, you have a vehicle fall off the upper deck of the parking garage, lands on somebody or kills somebody underneath,” Martin said.
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Lower Valley park renamed after fallen police officer
Carolina Recreation Center and Park in the Lower Valley was renamed to 'Officer David Ortiz Park' on Wednesday (June 14, 2017).
City Council Representative Lily Limón and the City of El Paso Parks Department hosted the ceremony early Wednesday morning.
Officer Ortiz graduated from Ysleta High School in 1989.
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Stephen Dyess
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer Stephen B. Dyess #372. who passed away on June 14, 2017 at the age of 67.
(Ret.) Officer Dyess served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 20+ years. He joined the El Paso Police Department in June of 1973 and retired on December 10, 1993.
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Police say off-duty Border Patrol agent has died
An off-duty Border Patrol agent stabbed outside a far east El Paso bar has died, police said.
Isaac Morales, 30, was leaving a bar early Saturday when he was confronted by 39-year-old Hisaias Justo Lopez, who is accused of stabbing Morales to death with a knife.
KFOX 14
Update: A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales.
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El Paso police officers running across Texas for kids
Some of El Paso's bravest are on an epic run across the state. These police officers are on an important mission for the Special Olympics.
"The kids are counting on us to get there to Arlington. The games will not start until the torch gets there," said Jesus Hernandez. Hernandez is an officer with the El Paso Police Department. He's also one of the runners.
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394 Fallen Officers Honored During DC's Police Week Vigil
The 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial honored 394 officers who have died in the line of duty. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly spoke at the event and lead the crowd in the candle lighting. "We mourn these fallen officers. We cannot avoid this dark truth," Sessions said.
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer George H. Garza
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer George H. Garza #822. He passed away on May 3, 2017 at the young age of 56.
(Ret.) Officer Garza served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 29+ years, most of it spent working out of the Mission Valley Regional Command Center.
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El Paso police shoot man during traffic stop
An El Paso police officer shot a man who allegedly took out a handgun during a traffic stop late Wednesday in the Northeast, a police spokesman said.
The wounded man was taken to University Medical Center of El Paso. His condition was unknown.
The shooting occurred soon after 11:40 p.m.
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"We Remember" Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas - In El Paso
The El Paso Police Department along with the U.S. Border Patrol (El Paso Sector) will host the “We Remember” Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
Everyone is invited to participate with the Trek Riders for a bicycle ride beginning at 1:30 PM at Bill Burnett Dr. and Gateway West Blvd. (located between Eastlake and Joe Battle in far east El Paso).
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Indebted to Some Very Brave People
By Paul Kelly, President, San Jose POA
In the past, I don’t remember a lot of “Good Samaritan” stories in which law enforcement officers were helped or saved by citizens doing the right thing. But I am happy and grateful to say this year seems to be different.
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In reversal, El Paso officer to be on memorial
The name of an El Paso police motorcycle officer killed while escorting a funeral will be added to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial next month after initially being excluded.
Officer Adrian Arellano, 39, was killed when his police motorcycle was hit by a car while working off-duty escorting a funeral procession on March 18, 2015.
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Texas deputy constable fatally shot; suspect at large
A local law enforcement leader is dead after being shot behind the Baytown courthouse about 7 a.m. Monday, police said. The suspected shooter remains at large, leading to a lockdown in the area. Clint Greenwood, assistant chief deputy with the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office, was arriving to work when someone opened fire on him.
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El Paso detective creates rescue for pets involved in animal-cruelty cases
At three years old, Kona has experienced enough pain to last a lifetime. The Shar-pei mix was found on the streets of Juarez, Mexico after being hit by a car. After losing the use of his two front legs, the dog had been dragging himself along so long that bone was exposed. His injuries were so far gone that a vet made the decision to amputate Kona's front legs.
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Senate OKs bills in response to Dallas police shootings
Responding to the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers last July, the Texas Senate on Monday unanimously approved five pieces of legislation, including efforts to provide better bulletproof vests and give financial help to the families of officers killed on duty.
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20 Years After the North Hollywood Shootout, Echoes of the Terror Remain
LAPD Officer James Zboravan was two months and eight days out of the police academy when he faced a barrage of machine-gun fire, shot and wounded a bank robber and dove across unarmored officers to shield them with his bulletproof vest. He was shot four times before leaping through an exploding glass doorway. “There was no time to be scared. It’s not a macho thing.
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Public safety one of many goals for 2020, says El Paso leaders
El Paso officials gathered Thursday to discuss how the city will grow within the next 3 years.
Public safety made its way to the front of discussions.
City council, the mayor and the city manager gathered with the heads of all city departments to break down the 20 key projects and goals it has for the next three years.
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Feds, Texas Police Search for Suspect Who Opened Fire on Officers
A suspect wanted in a federal manhunt opened fire on law enforcement Tuesday. According to MySanAntonio.com, local and state law enforcement joined a federal manhunt for the suspect and attempted to take the man into custody in a restaurant parking lot. The suspect resisted and opened fire on police. One bullet went through a glass pane of the restaurant, but no one was injured.
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Funeral Services for (Ret.) Det. Ramon Macias
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Ramon Macias #254. He passed away on January 14, 2017 at the age of 84.
(Ret.) Detective Macias served the El Paso community as a peace officer for thirty-two (32) years. He was commissioned in February of 1956 and retired in June of 1989.
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More Texas police officers killed on duty this year than any other state
Texas tops list for most officer deaths
"He was at a red light just minding his own business, when some guy rammed into him, killing him. He was just doing his job"
Sgt. Ron Martin remembers the moment his friend and fellow officer David Ortiz was killed on duty. It was March 14th, 2016. Ortiz was struck and killed by a car while stopped at a red light.
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60 law enforcement officers fatally shot this year, 20 in ambushes, report says
A total of 60 law enforcement officers have died in firearms-related incidents in 2016, marking a 67 percent increase since 2015, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported. Citing a preliminary report from January 1 through November 23, the organization said that Texas has seen the most fatalities this year with 18. So far, 130 officers have died nationwide.
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Police loosen standards for accepting recruits
By Dave Collins and Lisa Maria Pane
Associated Press
HARTFORD, Conn. — Police departments are relaxing age-old standards for accepting recruits, from lowering educational requirements to forgiving some prior drug use, to try to attract more people to their ranks.
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Americans' Respect for Police Surges
Three in four Americans (76%) say they have "a great deal" of respect for the police in their area, up 12 percentage points from last year. Gallup has asked this question nine times since 1965. The percentage who say they respect the police is significantly higher now than in any measurement taken since the 1990s and is just one point below the high of 77% recorded in 1967.
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Shooting Deaths of Law Enforcement Officers Increase 50 Percent
Gunfire deaths of law enforcement personnel in the line of duty have increased 50 percent this year, according to nationwide statistics compiled on the Officer Down Memorial Page. The 42nd death occurred Wednesday, October 5, 2016, in Lancaster, where Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Steve Owen was fatally shot while responding to a burglary call.
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El Paso Primetime - Interview with Police Chief Greg Allen
El Paso Police Department Chief Greg Allen recently appeared as a guest on El Paso Primetime, a radio show hosted by Richard Dayoub. Listen to the interview as Mr. Dayoub talks with Chief Allen about El Paso's Safe City status, the aging police force, traffic safety, and much more.
KTEP 88.
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Funeral Services for Alamogordo PD Officer Clint Corvinus
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the famiy, colleagues and friends of Officer Clint Corvinus of the Alamogordo, NM Department of Public Safety (Police Department), who died in the line of duty after being shot on Friday, September 2, 2016.
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Andres Carrillo
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Andres "Andy" Carrillo #154. He passed away on August 30, 2016 at the age of 78.
(Ret.) Detective Carrillo served the El Paso community as a peace officer for thirty-one (31) years. He was commissioned in February of 1966 and retired in March of 1997.
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Report: 9/11 first responders show memory problems
Report: 9/11 first responders show memory problems
Cognitive impairment, long considered a leading risk factor for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, has been detected in a significant proportion of people who served as first responders during the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster, Stony Brook University researchers have found.
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Cops Helping Kids - "Back to School" Events
El Paso Cops Helping Kids will host a "Back to School" event on Friday, September 2, 2016 to assist school children from the Canutillo Independent School District. The backback giveaway event begins at 8:00 AM and will take place at the Westside Regional Command Center, 4801 Osborne Dr.
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Hatch, NM Police Officer Shot and Killed
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the famiy, colleagues and friends of Officer Jose Chavez of the Hatch, NM Police Department, who died in the line of duty after he was shot in the neck on Friday, August 12, 2016.
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Funeral Services for Retired Sgt. Louis Rey
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Sergeant Louis Rey #85 at the age of 89.
(Ret.) Sergeant Rey served the El Paso community as a peace officer with the El Paso Police Department for 20 years. He was commissioned in February of 1960 and retired in February of 1980.
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El Paso police association: Back EPPD without threats
The president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association, Sgt. Ron Martin encourages El Pasoans to support El Paso's finest with level heads and without threats. This comes days after Sparrow's Spirits and Pies received several threats after an anti-police song reportedly played in the restaurant as officers sat down for a meal.
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At slain Baton Rouge officer's funeral, calls for respect and unity
When protests erupted here over a black man's killing during a struggle with two white police officers, Baton Rouge police officer Matthew Gerald made a promise to an old friend who urged him to be careful. Baton Rouge's mayor and police chief hailed Gerald as a hero who proudly served his country during three tours in Iraq before joining the police force nine months ago.
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Statement from El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen
Monday, July 11, 2016
The remarks I shared after Friday’s press conference were made during an emotional time, I hope everyone can respect that. I am a police officer first and foremost and it truly pains me any time an officer is killed. As Police Chief, the most difficult part of my job has been to notify wives, mothers, fathers and children that their loved one has been killed.
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Mayor Leeser disappointed in local officials who criticized PD Chief Allen
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said Monday he is disappointed in local elected officials who criticized El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen over his comments about Black Lives Matter without speaking to the chief first.
"You know, it's really important to get someone's viewpoint and understand where you are coming from," Leeser said, "I was very disappointed with the letter.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Emergency response times in EP are twice national average
EL PASO, Texas - In an emergency, the public is trained to call 911. But what happens when you call and no one shows up?
Several months ago, ABC-7 spoke with Steven Cottingham, an El Paso resident who said a police officer never showed up when he called to report an assault.
ABC-7's I-Team learned El Paso police response times are twice the national average.
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Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar
CLEAT and Calibre Press are proud to present an 8-hour Street Survival Class in El Paso on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
This class is normally $139 to attend. But CLEAT is offering a limited number of FREE seats to our members. Act now to save a seat. If you claim a free seat, you are expected to attend because we have committed to purchase these seats from Calibre Press.
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Vermont State Trooper changes El Paso boy's life
EL PASO, Texas — Finding a companion for life can take some people their whole life. For one El Paso boy, he found his at the tender age of 4.
Vermont State Trooper Nick Arlington has been part of the K-9 unit for two years. He has a German shepherd by the name of Maximus.
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El Paso police officers begin 600-mile journey to Arlington
El Paso police officers are making a 600-mile journey to support Special Olympics. Fifteen officers began their run Sunday by carrying the "flame of hope" torch to the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics. The officers will around the clock and are expected to arrive in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.
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The thin blue line: police officers doing more with less
EL PASO, Texas — Every day, the men and women of the El Paso Police Department help keep the Sun City one of the safest in the country. Now, this thin blue line is wearing even thinner... with a staff as small as it was in the 1990's. CBS4's Ashley Cullinane sat down with former police officers to talk about the force of the past and the future of El Paso P.D.
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EPPD Promotion Ceremony
The El Paso Police Department held a Promotions Ceremony on Monday, April 18, 2016 in the Karl McDonough Memorial Conference Room at the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center.
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El Paso Police Holds Promotions Ceremony
The El Paso Police Department held a Promotions Ceremony on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the EPMPOA Memorial Hall, 3601 Rutherglen St.
The El Paso Police Department promoted the following members:
To Lieutenant:
Jason D. Johnson #2605
John Surface #2430
John Schneider #2352
John Lanahan III #1032
Tonya J. Shields #2516
To Sergeant:
Jason S.
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Police investigating a shooting involving an EPPD officer in Northeast EP
The Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating a shooting involving an El Paso police officer in northeast El Paso.
Police told ABC-7 a woman called them at about 10:40 a.m. Monday to report what police called a domestic abuse situation. The woman said a man she was with fired a gun inside the home located on the 10900 block of Dizzy Dean.
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Funeral Services for (Ret.) Lt. Lalo Balderrama
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces that retired Lieutenant Eulalio “Lalo” Balderrama #757 passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the age of 60.
(Ret.) Lieutenant Balderrama served the community as a peace officer with the El Paso Police Department for over 35 years, from June 1981 until his retirement in September of 2006.
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Funeral Services for BPA Jose Barraza
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the family - especially his wife Donna and sons Joey and Joshua, colleagues and friends of Border Patrol Agent Jose Barraza who passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Agent Jose Barraza and the entire Border Patrol family.
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Officer Involved Shooting in west El Paso
A 22-year old man was shot by officers who responded to a 9-1-1 call involving an armed suicidal subject who threatened to shoot the responding officers. Information was relayed to the officers that the subject claimed to be armed with an assault rifle and handguns.
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Houston Deputy Constable Shot 4 Times, Expected To Recover
A deputy constable is expected to recover after undergoing several hours of surgery after he was shot four times while talking to another constable after a traffic stop, authorities said Thursday. Harris County Deputy Constable Alden Clopton was wearing a protective vest when he was shot at from behind about 11:20 p.m.
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Trooper Mourned After Shooting At Busy Virginia Bus Station
A state trooper who was fatally shot at a busy bus terminal during a training exercise was mourned Friday in Virginia and in Michigan, where he grew up, as officials investigated what sparked the shooting. A gunman shot Trooper Chad P. Dermyer, 37, multiple times Thursday in Richmond before he was killed by two other troopers, police said.
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Man Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Officer
El Paso Police have charged the man who struck and killed Officer David Ortiz with Capital Murder. The incident occurred on March 10, 2016 near the intersection of Lee Trevino and Vista Del Sol when 45 year old John Paul Perry was driving a 2006 Kia Optima and intentionally drove the vehicle into Officer Ortiz's police motorcycle while the officer was stopped for a red traffic signal.
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Law Enforcement officers from different agencies gather at Mass for Officer Ortiz
SOCORRO, Texas — Hundreds packed Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Socorro Friday to pay their final respects to fallen El Paso police Officer David Ortiz.
Law enforcement agencies involved in the mass include local departments, Houston Police Department, Dallas Police Department and police from Hobbs, New Mexico. Agencies came from across Texas and New Mexico.
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Man released from jail hours before killing Texas officer
The family of the man who they say fatally shot a Texas police officer described the 22-year-old as a drug addict who was released from jail the same day the shooting occurred. Jorge Antonio Gonzalez told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Wednesday that his son, Jorge Brian Gonzalez, was high on methamphetamine when he was jailed Monday for stealing money.
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El Paso Police officers will be eligible for retirement this year
More than 230 El Paso police officers are eligible for retirement this year, after serving more than 20 years on the force. Sgt. Ron Martin said this is would a major public safety problem.
"My biggest fear is 250 police officers retire within a year. That would decimate our department," Martin said.
See the full story by Ashley Cullinane of KFOX TV-14 here.
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Police Chaplain Volunteers 24/7
Sam Faraone is someone who accompanies police officers whenever they have to notify a family that their loved one has died.
Read entire article by Diana Washington Valdez in the El Paso Times.
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An Officer Who Trained for the Worst and Faced It
By RICK ROJAS
DEC. 3, 2015
Lt. Mike Madden, right, was among the first at the scene of the San Bernardino shootings.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — He had trained for active-shooter situations. He recalled the drills where trainers barraged officers with everything they could — sounds, bright lights, smells — to overwhelm them.
When Lt.
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El Paso Police Department faces officer shortage
According to the El Paso Police Department, its amount of sworn officers is the lowest since 1999, with 1,021 officers. Sgt. Ron Martin added this number could get even smaller, with around 22 percent of officers eligible for retirement as early as March. “If they all decide to get tired of this job and say 'see ya,' El Paso is going to be hurt,” explained Martin.
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EPMPOA Online Store is Active
VISIT THE NEW & IMPROVED EPMPOA ONLINE STORE
Ever wonder what happened to your beloved Novelties? Where did they go? Where can I purchase items? Well, fret no more. The EPMPOA has been working on the Online Store. Your beloved novelties can now be purchased online and shipped to your home.
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“This is About All the Cops You Don’t Read About”
The following is a transcript of Bob Schieffer’s weekly commentary from the April 19 broadcast of CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
“The best training to be a reporter or anything else is to work the police beat, because every story you cover is the worst moment in someone’s life.
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Public Pensions are Not in Crisis
by Mike Pruger
Fiscal crisis. Pensions on the chopping block. Change is coming. We see these doomsday statements in the news on a daily basis. Nothing engenders fear like a headline suggesting personal calamity.
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Funeral Services for Retired Sergeant Ralph Coulter
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Sergeant Ralph L. Coulter.
(Ret.) Sergeant Coulter served the El Paso community as a peace officer with the El Paso Police Department from March 1957 until his retirement in March of 1973.
Funeral Services for Ralph L.
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El Paso Municipal Court Offers Amnesty for Citations
El Paso Municipal Court is offering an amnesty period for citations from now through Saturday March 5, 2016. For all warrants, the court is waiving the 30-percent collection fee and the $50 fee, as well as delinquency and collection fees on parking citations. El Paso Police will conduct a warrant roundup once the amnesty period ends.
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