HCSO Newsletter #38 | Going Above and Beyond
Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

Earlier this week, the names of our fallen brothers Deputy Omar Diaz and Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal were added to the Harris County Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Garden. The collection of stone monuments that bear the names of all fallen Harris County deputies now displays two more of our brothers. The monument is a somber reminder of the loss that families of these deputies have suffered, but their names will now be permanently memorialized so they are truly never forgotten. May Deputy Omar Diaz and Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal rest in peace.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has earned its reputation one of our nation’s premier law enforcement agencies. All of you subscribe to our Five Core Values and go above and beyond to serve and protect your fellow residents. I submit that is what makes us one of the best agencies in the country. But our work goes beyond what we do with our fellow humans – I’m proud to say that our teammates are steadfast in their commitment to our furry friends and doing what’s right. Below, you can read about HCSO Sgt. James Dousay and the great work he does with rescue animals. Further down, you can see our Livestock Unit in action as they rounded up loose horses in east Harris County. See these stories below!

I encourage all of you to participate in some fun and important events this month. Our hard-working academy staff is hosting a voluntary diagnostic physical fitness test at our academy. Additionally, for the entire month of November, we are encouraging participants for No-Shave November. All funds raised this month will be donated to the American Cancer Society. See below for more details regarding both of these events.

God bless all of you, and God bless the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet Your Teammate:
Communications Officer Julie Boehm
HCSO in the News
Recently, his family adopted several abandoned animals like three dogs named Carly, Maddie and Bartlebee and one pig named Wendell. Wendell was found in poor health, weighted about 15 pounds and could barely walk. The Livestock team nursed the pig to health. "
Harris County Sheriff’s deputies say the man’s caregiver was able to hold his head above water to keep him from drowning. Once deputies arrived at the scene, they were able to pull him safely from the hot tub.
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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