HCSO Newsletter #48 | Protecting Our Communities
Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

On Monday, we will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let’s remember Dr. King’s work, words and sacrifice as we reflect on his legacy. His words and actions inspire all of us to continue to strive for equality and a better world for everyone.

Our third Harris County Sheriff’s Office core value — protecting our residents and communities with honor and courage — is an agency-wide effort that reflects the diverse array of detentions and law enforcement units that we staff to tackle crime. In this week’s round-up, you’ll see various units fighting the many forms of crime.

District 1 patrol deputies, with the assistance of law enforcement partners, arrested and took an alleged 6-man robbery crew off the streets this week. District 3 deputies, as part of a multi-agency task force, did their part in tackling crime in their part of the county with an arrest and seizure of a handgun and illegal narcotics. I commend all of our patrol deputies, spanning five districts in the county, for their commitment to protecting the communities they serve.

It was an honor to host the Taiwanese Central Police University cadets as they toured our innovative jail. I’m proud to say that our detentions staff is the reason we have visitors from around the world that marvel at our efficiency, professionalism, and standards while maintaining our jails. See the scenes from their visit below.

Thank you to all of my teammates for another week of representing the Pride of Texas , and for protecting and serving your communities with honor and courage. God bless you, and God bless the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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HCSO in the News
"Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are going after people who steal packages right off a victim's porch. Investigators are working undercover to catch the crooks red-handed ... Deputies want thieves to know the stings are happening."
"Cook originally told deputies she and Blue left the child in the vehicle as it was running to enter the store, and when they walked back out it was gone, according to a  statement from the Harris County Sheriff's Office ."
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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.
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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