HCSO Newsletter #42 | Behind the Scenes
Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

At the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, our primary focus is the protection of the residents we serve. That’s especially true when it comes to our children. Parents have the right to feel, at the very least, their children are safe from predators. Below you will see behind the scenes of the great work our High Tech Crime Unit and tactical deputies do in apprehending those who target our most vulnerable population.

It’s easy to become distracted during the holiday season, namely while doing our holiday shopping. Thieves will be on the prowl, so don’t give them an advantage while you shop. In our social media round-up below, we’ve included our holiday shopping tips that can help you become a bit more conscientious of your safety and help prevent falling victim to theft.

Every week our news items consist of the fantastic police work of our patrol deputies. This week was no different — below you will see our deputies taking illegal weapons and illegal substances off the streets throughout the county. Our patrol deputies know their districts well and some even call their district home. I encourage all to follow their district’s Twitter account to stay up to date on the work being done in your community.

I am thankful for your dedication to the residents we serve, going above and beyond to commit to our five core values. God bless you, and God bless the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
HCSO in the News
""Our function is to hunt down those individuals who would hurt our children. We are looking for individuals who are sharing child pornography on the internet. We are looking for individuals who want to come meet your child.""
"Deputies received a tip about the East Orem Drive lot and found the stripped down cars and trucks there when they arrived, said John Morrison, a captain with the sheriff's office."
"Captain J. Shannon said on Twitter that a pizza delivery driver was assaulted at the hotel. Shannon said upon arrival they found four males with weapons, cash, illegal THC oil and nearly two pounds of marijuana."
“It was very quick, it was very calculated, very cold-blooded of how it was done,” said Michael Ritchie, a homicide investigator with Harris County Sheriff’s Office."
HCSO Social Media
Important Items
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.
No-Shave November Fundraising
Last year, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office participated in various “No-Shave” fundraising events, raising tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and abused children. After seeing everyone lean in and embrace the “no-shave” spirit, we launched a survey seeking your feedback on whether we should change our policy. Over 3,000 of you participated in the survey and made it clear you were ready for a change. Sheriff Gonzalez ultimately relaxed Department Policy #240, which permitted Sheriff’s Office employees to grow facial hair that met professional standards.

This month we are highlighting No-Shave November again, encouraging those who want to grow their mustache or beard for the month of November to make a donation of $25. We are also encouraging that, along with a donation, the women of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office wear the hair or nail color of their choosing. All money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 

All donations should be given to your unit Captain.

Everyone in our HCSO family knows someone who is personally affected by cancer. Let’s show that spirit from our successful campaign last year again and reach even higher totals this year!
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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"Harris County Sheriff's officers rushed to the strip center and found that no robbery had taken place. Instead, they found up to 40 people playing inside an illegal game room hidden in the strip center, HCSO Sgt. Lisa Strong said."

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