HCSO Newsletter #49 | Behavioral Threat Management
Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

This past week, we publicly announced the launch of our latest effort to stop violence before it ever happens. In the past, law enforcement has taken a reactive approach to crime, responding to calls for service after the fact. Our new Behavioral Threat Management Unit will focus on proactive strategies that can potentially prevent acts of violence by stalkers and others who exhibit behaviors that often lead to violence. Below, I sat down with Fox 26 and discussed in depth the expectations of this unit and its importance to our community.
 
Friday, our HCSO Junior Mounted Posse stopped by for the annual Pony Express Ride Proclamation. It’s been my honor as Sheriff to welcome these riders to Harris County as they journey through various counties to invite folks to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Started in 1951, this long-standing tradition serves as an important part of our culture here in Harris County. See the sights of their visit below.

This week, our Community Engagement Unit and District 5 patrol deputies hosted the Citizen Response to Active Shooter Training class. Public safety is always our number goal as a law enforcement agency, and reaching out to our communities through education helps us achieve this goal. This class educates the public how to prepare, prevent and react during an active shooter event.
 
Thank you to all of my teammates for another week of you hard work and commitment to the communities we serve. God bless you, and God bless the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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HCSO in the News
"The [HCSO] announced the creation of the new Behavioral Threat Management Unit. [HCSO] Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the team will work to identify risk factors, mitigate the threats of violence posed to the public and attempt to prevent acts of violence."
"Along with arresting the suspect, deputies took just over $100 in cash and what appeared to be a BB gun as evidence. "This guy won't be celebrating #TacoTuesday," HCSO Major Mike Lee wrote in a tweet." 
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Important Items
To all listed retirees, we thank you for your years of service to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Congratulations on all of your well-deserved retirements, and best of luck on the next chapter in your life. Click above for the list of retirees.
Voluntary Diagnostic Physical Fitness Test
The Academy Staff will be administering a Volunteer Diagnostic Physical Fitness Test, which consist of 20 or more push-ups (1 minute), 45 or more sit-ups (2 minutes) and a 1.5 mile run (15:30 minutes or less).

DATES :  
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 (8:00 am/1:00 pm Session)
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (8:00 am/1:00 pm Session)
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 (8:00 am/1:00pm Session)

TIME :  
8:00 am or 1:00 pm (two sessions per day)

PLACE :  
The Harris County Sheriff’s Academy, 2316 Atascocita Road, Humble Texas 77396 (Gym)

UNIFORM :
Professional/tasteful active wear (please, no see-thru/mesh garments)

NOTE : 
A demonstration of the BPOC weapon manipulation and radio gateways will be given.

**Ensure you hydrate and bring water with you**

There is no need to sign up, simply show up!

The POC for this event, is Sergeant C. Williams @ (281) 436-4923 or charlotte.williams@sheriff.hctx.net.
Downtown Shop Hours
The Downtown shop hours will be 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. The shop will be set up to work on immediate repairs such as lights, batteries, and flat tires. The 2nd shift will perform PM services.

The service is to assist anyone needing service or repairs after their assigned vehicle repair facility’s normal hours. Continue to have major repairs that need to be towed, taken to the vehicles assigned repair facility.
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