HPD's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) earns International

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HPD's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) earns International Association of Police Chiefs award!

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BADGE GUN&HPOU PAC Scores Well –Especially with Turner’s election!THE HPOU POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CAME REAL close to batting 1.000 in its Houston city election endorsements but misfired in only two races, one at-large and one at the council district level.

In reality, the major runoff election day achievement was Union support in the election of Houston’s next mayor, Sylvester Turner, the veteran state representative who has always been there for Houston police officers in state-related issues over the past three decades. Turner bested police pension crusader Bill King in the Dec. 12 runoff.

Both HPOU President Ray Hunt and Executive Director Mark Clark have stayed in close contact with Mayor-elect Turner throughout the election campaign. Both Hunt and Clark will tell you that along this route – particularly in the election night celebration – Sylvester Turner has been nothing but gracious and very, very appreciative for the avid HPOU support. We know we can count on him to be there for Houston officers and their best interests throughout his tenure.

Just days after that tenure is scheduled to begin, the new mayor will be present to swear in the new HPOU board members at the Jan. 7 general membership meeting. It will be a monumental occasion. We all will be happy that Sylvester prevailed over King and his anti-HPD campaign.

Only two runoff races kept HPOU PAC from achieving a perfect record this election year. The PAC picked first-term incumbent District F Councilman Richard Nguyen, who lost to challenger Steve Le, a physician who won by 230 votes.

In the At-Large Position 1, former HPD Officer Mike Knox defeated HPOU PAC-endorsed Georgia Provost by 3,474 votes.

Otherwise, the incumbents and first-time office seekers supported by the HPOU PAC won their races and took office the first of January.

This record of success is yet another solid reason why all HPOU members should commence contributing to the HPOU PAC as soon as possible. We believe it will go a long, long way toward a Happy New Year for all Houston police officers!

ON THE COVER: This is the team picture of HPD’s award-winning Homeless Outreach Team, from the Mental Health Division. From left to right, they are Senior Police Officer Jaime Giraldo, case manager Deirdre Kimble-Charles, Officer Janice Terry, Sgt. Steve Wick, case manager Ashley Mullins, case manager supervisor Tony Pastel, Senior Police Officer Colin Mansfield, case manager Cami West-Puentes and Officer Sheldon Theragood. The case managers are with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.

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The President’s MessageMayor Turner Faces aTough Leadership Challengewith City Finances but has his Prioritieson Target – Public Safety for All Houstonians

Ray Hunt

On Jan. 4 Sylvester Turner was sworn in as mayor of Houston. He won a very close race and a big thanks to all of you who voted or called your friends and family to vote for Turner.

Congratulations to him and all the council members who won their races. Mayor Turner and the Council now have a huge job ahead of them to balance the city budget while at the same time adding police officers to our force and adequately funding the pension systems.

Since pensions dominated the mayoral debates for the last several months, let me briefly comment. Not one Houston police officer has ever been given a break from paying our share toward the pension (9-10.25 percent) while the city has been given several breaks.

We have totally fulfilled our promise and fully expect the City of Houston to work with stakeholders to make sure pensions are funded and protected.

I am confident Mayor Turner has what it takes to get this accomplished.

Many said during the debates that Houston does not have a revenue problem, Houston has a spending problem. If we look at the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) across the city many citizens may be convinced Houston doesn’t have a revenue problem. Millions of funds are redirected to these specially designated zones across the city each year.

These funds could and should be used for public safety. I rarely rely on our local paper for information, but an article on July 25, 2014 in the Houston Chronicle stated the following:

"A TIRZ works by locking in the dollar amount that the city receives in property tax revenue. If rising property values cause revenues to grow above that figure, they’re redirected to a TIRZ fund controlled by an appointed board that is supposed to improve local infrastructure and help foster business development.

"Every time City Hall creates a TIRZ, it is a vote of no confidence in its own ability to properly collect and spend taxpayer dollars. It is a confession that Houston should be managed by unelected boards at secretive meetings who can issue debt without voter approval. Sometimes a TIRZ spends money on worthwhile infrastructure:

"Uptown creating a Bus Rapid Transit system. Other times TIRZ expenditures are more questionable: Uptown lining feeder roadswith concrete balls.

"But each TIRZ represents a moment when our elected officials decided to hand over the purse strings to someone else, diverting dollars that could have been spent shoring up pension obligations or paying down debt."

I am not opposed to the TIRZ system as each one assists with the revenue cap (another story all together), but do believe that each TIRZ should be paying for their public safety protection out of its funds. It is completely unfair to redirect money from the general fund, place it in a TIRZ, and expect other funds to pay for the public safety in that specially designated area.

The mayor does not control each TIRZ, but he does appoint the members to each one of them. Mayor Turner should make sure that each appointee understands where this money comes from and the intent of its use.

To add to the financial issues the City of Houston faces, blame also rests with former Mayor Bill White. White made tiny cuts in property taxes for five years that actually meant very little relief for individual taxpayers, but was a huge hit when it was all added together.

The same goes for the TIRZ system. I do not advocate abolishing any TIRZ, but do believe it’s time they begin paying the total costs of their public safety. While I agreed with Bill King on very little, he was right that we need to get back to basics and public safety is basic!

Secret SantaI was contacted on Dec. 23 by an incredibly generous friend. He advised me that he wanted to bring some joy to some Houstonians while also desiring to give some positive publicity to our police officers.

He told me that he wanted to give $5,000 in $100 bills and wanted persons stopped for minor infractions to be given $100 instead of a citation. He placed stickers on each of the 50 bills that read, “Merry Christmas from your Secret Santa.” I thought it was a great idea and made a phone call to Chief McClelland. He approved the idea within seconds!

HPOU Board Member and Westside Patrol Officer Tim Whitaker was selected to disburse the cash. He and his probationary officer, J. C. Rivera, began stopping traffic just after 2 p.m. on Dec. 23 and disbursed all the cash by 10 p.m.

Yes, they had to have probable cause and did complete racial profile forms!

The stories were incredible. Many of the persons cried. One had just arrived in Houston and was broke. One lady had no gift for her daughter for Christmas. And all were so thankful for this generous gift.

My friend did not want his name disclosed, but I want you to know that he has assisted first responders and military heroes for many years and is an incredible role model.

Thanks, Santa!

Sad ending to 2015We had a rough ending to 2015 with two active officers and fellow HPOU members passing away within a 24-hour period. Please keep the families of Selvan O’Brien and John Lambert in your prayers.

On behalf of the entire HPOU Board of Directors, I want to wish each of you a happy, safe and healthy 2016!

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By TOM KENNEDYHPD’s innovative and trend-setting Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) continues to take a national leadership role in the policing practices used to deal with a growing number of homeless people on the streets.

Set to start the New Year by scheduling training sessions for officers from both NYPD and LAPD, the team is aglow from its having earned national recognition from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

In October the IACP named the HOT team as a finalist for the Cisco 2015 Community Policing Award. Although NYPD eventually earned the top honor, the HPD team earned “the silver medal.”

More importantly, the recognition signified HPD’s distinction of establishing the nation’s first Mental Health Division to handle the never-ending police involvement with the mentally ill, homeless and drug abuse victims.

The Department’s pioneering approach has resulted in training officers from other departments from throughout the nation.

Capt. Wendy Baimbridge, who heads up the Mental Health Division, said the award’s criteria stresses the collaborative approach to addressing the homeless issue, “using community policing strategies.”

The award is given to agencies recognized for exceptional community policing. Their innovative practices, partnerships and problem solving within the community demonstrated the excellence of the team and resulted in this award.

Baimbridge pointed out that the Cisco-sponsored award was just one presented in 2015 to honor ongoing programs carried out on a daily basis by officers in the division.

The Homeless Outreach Team hit the ground running when it was created about five years ago.

There is no question that this team of deeply committed officers gets results, sometimes very promptly.

HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith said, “A woman was trying to find her son who was mentally ill and was last known to be on the streets of Houston. I called Jaime Giraldo and he and the team found this guy within two days!

“They got him reunited with his family. They’re incredible!”

Giraldo serves on a team headed by Sgt. Steve Wick. The other officers on the team are Janice Terry, Colin Mansfield and Sheldon Theragood.

Of course, there are also the collaborators, case workers from the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (formerly Harris County MHMRA). Those are case workers headed by Tony Pastel and including Deirdre Kimble-Charles, Ashley Mullins and Cami West-Puentes. Sgt. Wick has headed the HOT team since its inception, supervising

HPD’s Homeless Outreach Team Recognizedas Outstanding Example of Community Policingand Trainers of Other PDs

This is a picture of the entire CIRT Team, including sergeants, officers and Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD clinicians and their supervisors. “We have 10 CIRT Teams in the CFS Loop for all three shifts,” Captain Baimbridge said.

The management team of the HPD Mental Health Division. From left to right, the team members are Sergeant Roger Espinoza (Investigations), Sergeant Joe Ramirez (CIRT Nightshift), Lieutenant Pat Plourde (no longer assigned to this division), Captain Wendy Baimbridge, Sergeant Steve Wick (HOT Team), Sergeant Rodney Hill (CIRT Day shift) and Sergeant Julio Silva (CIRT Evening Shift).

This is the Investigations Unit, which includes, bottom row, left to right, Sergeant Roger Espinoza, Officer Mary Egras (Intake/Case Review), Officer Charlah Woodard (Firearms Investigations) and Officer Vince Johnson (Boarding Home Enforcement Unit). Top Row: Officer Chris Schuster (Boarding Home Enforcement Unit), Officer Kyle Mccauley (General Investigations), Officer Doug Anders (Special Projects) and Officer Leon Moulton (CCSI).

This is the entire Mental Health Division, which includes the following units: CIRT, HOT, CCSI, Investigations and Administration. Captain Wendy Baimbridge is on the left of the group.

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procedural changes along the way that have resulted in dramatic increases in service records.

“HPD is the only city in country with a Mental Health Division,” Wick said, “specifically designed for the mental ill and homeless and the drug addicted – usually the same person.”

Wick and Giraldo have seen significant increases in all aspects of the categories in the HOT team’s annual report. Consumer contacts, for instance, went up from 2,416 last year to 3,496 throughthe first 11 months of 2016

Other comparisons, last year to this year (through November) are: Referrals – 4,537 to 11.959Homeless to Housing – 194 to 268

The last statistic ranks as the most important. “This means that we took 268 people off the streets and found them homes,” Giraldo explained. “We were shooting for 300 and believe that number will go up even more in the New Year.”

Capt. Baimbridge said, “Responding to individuals in serious mental health crises continues to be a complex and challenging issue facing law enforcement today.

“These issues are complex because we are interacting with individuals with severe behavioral health problems and challenging because of a lack of mental health resources.

“The Houston Police Department, collaborating with community mental health professionals and advocates, is allocating unprecedented manpower and resources to ensure Houston officers respond as professionally, humanely, and safely as possible to individuals in serious mental health crises.

“As a result, Houston has become the leading law enforcement agency in the State of Texas and one of the national leaders in this effort.

“Houston has provided crisis intervention training to thousands of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals across Texas and the nation, and was one of six police departments nationally selected by the United States Council of State

Governments as a learning site for specialized programs for responding to the mentally ill. “Houston has a multifaceted response strategy for responding to individuals with behavioral health problems that includes five programs that are outlined in this annual report.

“Although we are leading in this specialized area of law enforcement, we continue to work diligently with our community partners to improve our response by developing innovative model policing strategies for the City of Houston.”

In the division’s annual report, Police Chief Charles “Chuck” McClelland echoed the feelings he has expressed about the HOT team over the recent years. “I’m very, very proud of all the officers that serve on the HOT team. They are very dedicated and they are very passionate about this issue.

“When you are doing non-traditional policing and providing a service to the community that many law enforcement agencies don’t engage in, you must have employees who are very passionate and care about the issue.”

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By TOM KENNEDYNeither demolition nor Mother Nature can keep HPD from remembering those in its ranks who gave the ultimate while protecting the citizens of Houston.

Officer Johnny Terrell Bamsch, 27, ranks high in the category of those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Bamsch, a veteran of two and a half years with the Department, was shot and killed – murdered, actually – while on patrol Jan. 30, 1975.

A Special MemorialHe was assigned out of the North Shepherd Substation, where a tree was planted in his memory. The tree shaded a plaque which still reads:

JOHNNY TERRELL BAMSCHKILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

1-30-75A POLICE OFFICER AND FRIEND

DONATED BY EARTHMAN INC.

This special memorial made it impossible for anyone who took notice to forget the sacrifice of the young officer and Vietnam veteran. He was an only child and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bamsch, virtually adopted the officers at North Shepherd, for many years bringing donuts and other goodies to the station for the officers.

Mr. Bamsch is still remembered for his devotion to watering the tree and extending his tender care for its upkeep for many years. Mrs. Bamsch, the officer’s mother, died in 2001. “Mr. Bamsch came every weekend to water that tree,” Capt. Larry Baimbridge of North Patrol remembered. “He wanted to make sure it didn’t die. He was always bringing donuts to us and making sure the memory of his son didn’t fade away.”

This story will illustrate why that never will happen.

Mother Nature took the first tree planted at North Shepherd. But a new one took root soon afterward and has grown over the last 30-plus years to more than 25 or 30 feet into the Houston sky.

Then current events changed the tree’s fate – but not that of the Bamsch memorial.

Alas, when the new substation was built at 9455 West Montgomery, the city sold the old property to a developer who planned to demolish it to make way for new construction.

Retired Senior Police Officer and Honor Guard leader David Freytag quickly took notice and sought to replace the tree. Freytag worked with HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith to plant a new tree with the granite memorial resting underneath.

“We have the funding secured to do a new tree and put together a new memorial,” Griffith told the Badge & Gun. “It (the new memorial) will mimic the old one and look exactly like it. A plaque will be placed in front of it with a concrete square base.”

The old memorial was rescued, of course. “It’s in my office,” Baimbridge said, “a granite chunk that we had dug up. It’s there for safe keeping.

“We are hoping to have the new memorial in place on Jan. 30, the anniversary of Officer Bamsch’s death. That is our goal. A company is donating the tree. We were hoping to transplant the old tree but it was so big that the chances of it surviving were slim. So we will have a new tree right in front of North Station.”

Griffith said HPOU has budgeted a total of $2,000 for this project.

Bamsch, a graduate of HPD Academy Class No. 55, was married to Cindy, who was pregnant with the couple’s first and only child at the time of the fatal shooting. At age 25, Cindy gave birth to daughter Mandy.

According to retired HPD Homicide Lt. Nelson Zoch, the author of Fallen Heroes of the Bayou City, after her husband’s death, Cindy Bamsch responded immediately to the kindness and support of the Houston Police Department and the 100 Club by joining the 100 Club as a lifetime member and an avid supporter.

“She and Mandy have promoted support for slain officers through a public service television commercial,” Zoch tells us in his book. “The 100 Club has generously provided financial assistance for Mandy’s college education. Cindy also gratefully appreciates and advocates the recently formed COPS, which stands for Concerns of Police Survivors.”

The DetailsLt. Zoch detailed the circumstances surrounding the young officer’s death. As recounted, he tells us:

On Wednesday night, Jan. 29, 1975, Officers Johnny Bamsch and J.D. “Pops” Ellis reported for duty as usual on the night shift at the North Shepherd Substation. Being regular partners, they were assigned to Unit No. 1161. On this particular night, Johnny was “on the ground” and Jim was driving.

Just prior to 1 a.m., they were on patrol, driving south in the 4600 block of Yale. Johnny observed some suspicious activity at the 7-Eleven Store on the northeast corner of Yale and Norview. He alerted Jim, who made a left turn into a service station parking lot on the southeast corner of that intersection.

They both observed a Black Male exiting the 7-Eleven as well as a vehicle moving slowly on Norview toward Yale and then turning onto Yale, going north.

At this point, Johnny got out of the patrol car and approached this Black Male, who was apparently headed toward this suspicious vehicle, which went north on Yale. Jim drove on to Yale to follow

Memorial to Officer Johnny Bamsch to be Rededicated Hopefully by Jan. 30 – the Anniversary of his Death on Duty

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By TOM KENNEDYCindy Bamsch, wife of Officer Johnny T. Bamsch, is a retired teacher and Girl Scout leader for her granddaughter’s troop. She remains a steadfast friend and supporter of all Houston police officers and was gracious and appreciative about the plan to plant a new Live Oak in memory of her husband.

“All of our family is definitely interested and excited about this,” she said in a pre-Christmas interview, updating the status of the Bamschs’ only daughter Mandy, who was born after her father’s death in January 1975.

“It was a big deal when we had it transplanted the first time,” she said. “I have pictures of Mandy the time the first tree was planted. We have been watching it grow over the years.

“Mandy and her family live in Houston fairly close to the same area she grew up in. She’s closer to the location of the tree than I am.”

Cindy Bamsch is a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for 34 years, specializing in first and third grades.

“It happened that once I found out I was going to have a grand baby that kinda took priority,” she said. “The first one was born 11 years ago.”

Taylor Derryberry is the oldest of three, followed by Ellis and grandson Ryder. Both Johnny and Cindy graduated from Waltrip High School – traditionally an institution that produces numerous Houston police officers. Currently the three grandchildren are due to attend the elementary and middle schools that feed into Waltrip.

Mrs. Bamsch was lavish in her praise of the HPOU and the 100 Club of Greater Houston for their undying support of the families of officers who died in the line of duty. She also had special compliments for Nelson Zoch, line of duty death historian, and David Freytag, a now-retired officer who was a leader in the HPD Honor Guard. Freytag, in particular, has been active in seeing that the current Live Oak memorial to Officer Bamsch is replaced.

“He and Nelson both have just devoted so much time, energy and work helping families of the officers killed in the line of duty. I just love reading the articles Nelson keeps up and facts he finds out about the cases.”

Once active in COPS, the organization for the surviving families of officers killed in the line of duty, Cindy said, “I’m not too active. I certainly keep up with it. I read the Badge & Gun and try to touch here there and yonder as much as I can.

“I really have a hard time saying no to things since I retired. I’m active in the Girl Scouts of America. I’m assistant leader for one of my granddaughters. I do volunteer at Oak Forest Elementary and stay very busy as a church volunteer at St. Christopher’s Episcopal.”

She continued:

“I thought it very interesting the way things come up from time to time about Johnny and with the police department, seeing my grandchildren learn and participate. Not only did they get to meet and know their grandfather, so has Mandy.

“They go to the memorial services in May (during Police Week). The more they see the different things that happen, the more they understand about it. It’s been a very nice and gentle way for them to get an idea of who their father and grandfather really was.”

The father and mother of Johnny Bamsch are both deceased. Cindy said, “Johnny was their only child. Their lives just crumbled when Johnny was killed. It was devastating to them.”

Mr. Bamsch owned his own plumbing company while Mrs. Bamsch helped him in the office while caring for their only son.

“Most of the officers that were from the North Station knew the Bamsches by sight because they were very active. They took things to the station and visited with the guys and things like that.”

The Bamsch Family Looking Forward to Rededicationof Memorial to their Husband, Father and Grandfather

the suspect vehicle and after traveling just half a block, heard gunshots. He immediately turned around and saw Johnny wounded and on the ground.

Jim, seeing the suspect on the ground but holding a gun, used his shotgun, firing three shots. He put out an “Assist the Officer” on the radio and other units responded. Emergency medical personnel from the Houston Fire Department loaded Johnny into an ambulance and transported him to nearby Parkway Hospital, but he was dead on arrival.

Both officers had apparently shot the wounded suspect. Richard Delain Kyles, age 18, who was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital under police guard. He survived his wounds. Information was developed and later the next evening, Robert Lee Thomas, 30, was arrested for his part in this capital murder of Officer Johnny Bamsch. The stolen vehicle Thomas used to flee the scene was recovered. Both Kyles and Thomas were charged with capital murder.They were sentenced to life imprisonment. Over the years the Bamsch family has diligently opposed any opportunity for parole.

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By EARL MUSICKAs a child I watched Clayton Moore portray the Lone Ranger on television and at the movies. He became synonymous with the character he played and for many years made charity guest appearances dressed as the Lone Ranger.

In December 1986 Clayton Moore made one of his guest appearances in Houston and left Hobby Airport on Christmas Eve to return home. At the Los Angeles Airport, Mr. Moore discovered one of his suitcases containing his Lone Ranger costume, holsters and matching Colt 45s were missing.

Theft at Hobby Mr. Moore made a police report and the Los Angeles authorities contacted the Houston Police Department’s Special Thefts Division for assistance in the investigation.

Sgts. George Powers and Larry Mikels were assigned to investigate the missing property and learned that the missing suitcase was never loaded on Mr. Moore’s flight to Los Angeles.

Unknown at the time, the Houston thief had already sold the stolen property which was taken out of town to Beaumont.

The case received a lot of media attention and the detectives talked with several confidential informants who were familiar with individuals buying and selling stolen property. The matching Colt 45s and the Buscadero double-gun rig were made especially for Mr. Moore by Edward Bohlin. Needless to say, these guns and rig were extremely valuable. However, they could not be legitimately sold on the open market and didn’t take long for the word to spread that the merchandise was stolen property.

With more and more heat being generated by law enforcement throughout Texas, the Beaumont buyer contacted an attorney who called authorities in mid-January 1987, wanting to turn over the stolen property. The guns and holsters were recovered and Powers and Mikel began tracing the property back to Edward Louis Young III, a baggage handler at Hobby Airport.

Young was arrested and charged with the theft of the Lone Ranger’s guns and his case fell in the Harris County 228th District Court. The judge in that court was the Honorable Ted Poe and the Lone Ranger was Judge Poe’s childhood hero. As you know, Judge Poe became Congressman Poe, and is now serving the people in that capacity.

During the trial Mr. Moore was called as a witness and came to court dressed as the Lone Ranger, with mask, hat and costume. Young’s attorney objected and demanded Mr. Moore remove his mask and change clothes before testifying. However, Judge Poe denied the motion and the trial continued.

Truth and JusticeThe jury found the defendant Young guilty and sentenced him to 10 years in prison on April 29, 1987.

The jury probated Young’s time in prison, but Judge Poe ordered him to spend 30 days in the Harris County Jail as a condition of probation and his community service consisted of working 20 hours per month at the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol Division stables — cleaning up after the police horses.

Young immediately appealed his conviction and sentence, putting off the start of his punishment and probation.

On Sept. 6, 1988, the appellant court denied Young’s appeal and he was sentenced to spend 30 days in jail and start his community supervision. He successfully completed his probation on Sept. 16, 1998.

Upon hearing of Mr. Moore’s loss of his guns, Colt Firearms provided him with a new matching set of 45s. Mr. Moore donated the recovered matching Colt 45s, which he had worn throughout his career and special appearances, to the Smithsonian Institute along with one of the three masks he wore as he portrayed the Lone Ranger.

Sgt. George Powers honorably retired from the HPD on Sept. 21, 1989 and passed away on June 11, 2008. I have many fond memories of working with George and he was definitely a credit to the citizens of Houston. His accomplishments during his career were many and his memory lives on, not to be forgotten.

After solving the Lone Ranger’s case, George and Larry came into the office wearing their own costumes. George was wearing a Lone Ranger mask and Larry was wearing feathers like the Ranger’s Indian companion, Tonto. On that day, they were true “champions of justice” just like the Lone Ranger and Tonto.

The HPD detectives that cracked the Lone Ranger pistol case: George Powers and Larry Mikel.

HPD HistoryThe Lone Ranger Finds Truth and Justice in Houston,Thanks to Two Detectives Operating with Speed of Light“On a mighty horse with the speed of light in a cloud of dustand a hardy Hi-Yo-Silver came a champion of justice, the Lone Ranger!”



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GOOD HEALTH TOO? There is much more going on than the aesthetics of a beautiful smile. Crocked teeth, bad spacing and a misaligned bite, may be tied to the best intentions of our industrialized lifestyle. We are busy parents and our new borns are often bottle-fed, attach to pacifiers for years and are first introduced to soft foods. Nature intended the mechanical exercise of breast-feeding and the muscular growth that comes from harder foods to aid in the development of our dentition. All of these modern changes have produced some problematic outcomes.

OPEN A RESTRICTED AIRWAY? Yes, as the child sleeps the underdeveloped jaw can position back to limit the airway, resulting in Sleep Disordered Breathing. SDB has been linked to many health issues like Bed Wetting- Chronic Allergies - Difficulty in School - Mouth Breathing - Snoring - Restless Sleep – Limited Growth – Nightmares - Crowded/Crooked Teeth - Dark Circles Under the Eyes - Swollen Adenoids/ Tonsils - Aggressive Behavior - Overbite Underdeveloped Lower Jaw and Daytime Drowsiness.

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YOUR TAKEAWY ! At a fraction of the cost, and often within 12 months when starting with young children, teeth are guided into alignment using the Healthy Start appliance and Dr. Bergersen’s techniques while they sleep or when they wear it for a couple hours a day.

Children that start as early as 2 and as they start school up through about 12, eliminate poor oral habits and expand the natural arch for proper facial development avoiding over jet, under bites, gummy smile and crowding of the teeth to avoid extractions, braces and a life of recurring relapse.

Dr. Bergersen has personally trained the doctors at GMS Dental Centers. The clock is ticking and your child could have the gift of a life-time with Healthy Start. Please call today!

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As a little girl in 1989, this young lady started with the Healthy Start program. Then in 1996 when all her friends were faced with braces, they assumed she was born with perfect teeth. The only thing perfect was the decision to adopt the Healthy Start treatment and correct her dental issues. She did not relapse or need any further care. Start early with this gift of a lifetime- BECAUSE EARLY IS EASY!



Captain Greg Fremin presents HPOU Treasurer Tim Butler with a $15,165 check to the Texas Association of First Responders. Butler represents the group. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

This is the official check presentation photo from the December general membership meeting in which 911 Heroes Run coordinator Captain Greg Fremin presented three checks from the Run’s record-setting fundraising efforts. Pictured, left to right, are HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith, Captain Greg Fremin (Race Director), HPOU Secretary, Officer Will Reiser, HFD Engineer/Operator and Houston Professional Firefighter Association Local 341 Director 5 Gabe Dominguez, HPOU Treasurer Officer Tim Butler, and Captain Bryan Bennett (Assistant Race Director). Checks of $15,165 each went to the Assist The Officer Foundation, the Texas Association of First Responders and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Union.GARY HICKS PHOTO.





Officer Walter C. “Tiny” Romund clowning with a ‘smaller’ individual on the beat in the Houston Police Department of the 1950s.

By TOM KENNEDYMost of the kids who grew up in the Garden Oaks area on the Northside never wanted to get into serious trouble beyond the typical innocent mischief of the 1950s.

Well, let’s take that back. Because of the seemingly constant presence of one giant of a Houston cop they avoided any action that might provoke a confrontation with the giant in the blue uniform.

A Gentle GiantOfficially he was known as Officer Walter C. Romund but unofficially he went by the everlasting and extremely appropriate nickname of “Tiny.”

Tiny Romund stood 6-foot-8 and weighed in excess of 300 pounds. We was then – and now – the biggest Houston police officer in history. Granted, if alive today he would feel at home amongst the interior linemen on the Houston Texans roster. There would be just one problem – under his gigantic image, Tiny was a teddy bear.

Now then, the real criminals on his watch didn’t mess with him. The kids on his watch in his extra job were sufficiently intimated and were encouraged in a positive way to stay on a straight and narrow path. They didn’t want to have to answer to the giant in the police uniform.

Roger Synott, a Houston area antique dealer, grew up in Garden Oaks attending the Saturday double features shown at the theater of the same name. This was back when individual theaters were

usually identified with the neighborhoods which fed a steady stream of kiddie viewers, especially on Saturdays.

Synott’s memories are vivid. He recalled:

The first time I ever saw Tiny was at the Garden Oaks Theater. I didn’t know it at the time that it was an extra job for him. He was in the lobby when I walked in and learned his name was Tiny. We called him Mr. Tiny and we all gravitated toward him every Saturday and said, ‘Hi, Mr. Tiny.’

“He was just somebody that was bigger than life. He was so nice. He never raised his voice. At the time we thought his daughter was the cashier. But I read somewhere that he never had kids.

“If you grew up on the north side of Houston you knew who Tiny was. We never knew his last name. We knew him as Mr. Tiny – a policeman the kids idolized.”

Synott’s idolizing extends through to this day. In fact, your Badge & Gun editor purchased the enclosed photo of Officer Romund from Synott at his antique booth at Spring Antique Mall.

The dealer in Houston nostalgia doesn’t rank as the only grown-up admirer of Tiny.

Another, Wayne Sikes, once said, “If you grew up in Garden Oaks or Oak Forest in the ’50s you knew Tiny. He is to this day still somewhat legendary with older members of law enforcement who started their careers in Houston PD. Looking back, us kids were afraid of him in the sense that we did not want to raise his ire by doing something wrong that he would catch us at, but from what I have heard over the years he was a pussycat when it came to a love of kids and helping keep them out of trouble.”

Biggest HPD OfficerAnother man from the same era – an Internet blogger – once told an interviewer, “Tiny was kind of an ambassador all around Houston. He went to the schools to represent the police department, showed up at many functions and was always at the rodeo, circus and other stuff at the Coliseum. He was a big, big guy and was a hero to many.”

Tiny’s size, disposition and effectiveness lent themselves to regular newspaper articles, many of which served as deterrents. One case in point in the early 1950s was the account of a 48-Inch thief, all of nine years old, who happened to be caught and detained by Tiny, described in this particular Post article as “the beloved Officer Walter C. ‘Tiny’ Romund.”

Records in the Houston Police Museum also stress the fact that Tiny was anything but a hero to the real lawbreakers. Tiny’s patrol car was specially equipped to handle his extraordinary size. It included a special front seat with heavy duty shocks and springs.

HPD historian Denny Hair, the founding director of the HPD Museum, quoted from an article that once appeared in The Houston Post:

“He was the largest man to ever wear a Houston police officer’s badge and uniform. His exploits would become legendary and he was one of the jolliest and beloved officers.

“His size did not slow him down and he was said to have immense strength. He was provided a special car so the seat could be pushed

HPD HistoryThroughout History no HPD Officer has Casta Larger Shadow than Tiny Romund, Gentle Giant to Kids, Intimidator to Thugs

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Luis Menendez-Sierra, left, with Officers Salazar and Derry. Officer Perez works undercover and was not photographed. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

The HPOU recognized Officers Thomas Derry, Manny Salazar and Rick Perez as the Patrol Officers of the Month in the December general membership meeting.

The awards were presented by HPOU’s Luis Menendez-Sierra.

Sgt. J.C. Perales nominated the three, saying that Derry, who is assigned to the Southeast Division Tactical Unit, was known for his diligence in the apprehension of two violent aggravated robbery suspects.

The sergeant credited Derry’s knowledge and experience in fighting crime in Southeast. He said Derry often mentors younger officers and gets them familiar with crime patterns and the cooks that implement them.

Last July 29, Derry and Perez responded to a convenience store robbery in 6800 Cullen in which the 49-year-old store owner was pistol whipped and ordered to open his safe. The suspects included one armed man and his lookout. The prime suspect threatened to kill the storekeeper if he didn’t cooperate and struck the man, causing him to bleed from the head, wounds that resulted in stitches later on.

The victim recognized one suspect whom he thought was known as “Scooter,” whose mask fell off when he struck the blows.

Perales said, “Officer Derry recalled dealing with a suspect with a ‘Scoota’ tattoo in the past as a known gang member of the Bloods in the Southeast area. Officers Derry and Perez began an extensive search of the Houston Police Department database and discovered information ‘Billy at 6802 Cullen.’

“Officers checked the Gang Tracker Database for the name and located the suspect’s photographs. The photographs of the suspect revealed Billy Brookins has a tattoo on his upper left arm that reads ‘Scoota.’

“Officer Derry instructed Officer Perez on how to create a photo array on the Houston Police Department Data Works System. Officers Derry and Perez then showed the photo array to the victim who positively identified Billy Brookins as the person who robbed him at gunpoint and pistol whipped him.”

Perales said officers obtained an Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon charge on suspect Brookins. Derry followed up with Robbery Division and was advised that Brookins was also a possible suspect in 10 other robberies. Derry and Perez worked with Robbery to gather more information as it became available.

Brookins, who fled to Florida, was arrested on Aug. 14 for the outstanding robbery warrant. The suspect was then extradited back to Harris County.

After further investigation Derry was able to identify another suspect known as “Terry” as Jonas Terry. He created a photo array for the suspect who acted as the lookout in the robbery. The victim positively identified this second suspect.

Derry then began training Officer Salazar, a new officer to the SE TAC unit. Derry patiently brought Salazar up to speed on the procedures of filing an aggravated robbery warrant on the second suspect Terry.

On Aug. 26, Derry and Salazar, with the assistance of the Southeast Gang Task Force, served the felony warrant and arrested Jonas Terry without incident.

“This is just one example of the outstanding work that Houston police officers perform on a daily basis,” Perales said. “Had it not been for the officers’ timely response and quick actions, the suspects would have continued to commit more egregious crimes in the city of Houston.

“Officer Derry’s due diligence and commitment to this investigation resulted in the arrest of two dangerous felons which have been removed from our community and brought to justice, making Houston a safer place to live and work.

“More importantly these arrests brought the victim closure and a sense of security that the suspects were no longer on the streets.”

Union Recognizes Officers Derry, Salazar and Perezfor Their Work in Tracking Down and Arresting Suspects

back almost to the back seat. It was equipped with special shocks.

“His hands were said to be the size of ham hocks and he was capable of lifting a grown man off his feet with one hand. He was also very quick both on his feet and in a fight, though few crooks wanted to fight with him.

“He collapsed of a heart attack while attending another officer’s funeral many years after this newspapers article. He was one of Houston’s most popular officers and all of Houston citizens and officers alike mourned his death.”

Tiny was a Harris County native who regarded his service as a Houston police officer as his life’s calling. Overall, he served HPD

for more 30 years. He stood tall and stayed that way. Even at the time of his death he was 6-foot-8 and at least 300 pounds.

Again, by Hair’s account:

“That imposing figure put fear in the heart of one criminal who happened to cross his path in 1951. In May of that year, three men escaped from the Wynne State Prison Farm in Huntsville. One was captured not too far away from the prison farm, but two others — including Billy Gene Burden, serving time for burglary — made their way to north Houston before being captured.”

Burden got his picture in the paper, too – under the shadow of the HPD officer who captured him, Tiny Romund.




Mayor Sylvester Turner is pictured here with the 2016 HPOU leadership team, which includes newly elected 3rd Vice President Tom Hayes, second from the left. Sgt. Hayes was elected by his fellow board members to serve in the recently created position of 3rd vice president, which must be held by a sergeant who cannot succeed to the board presidency. HPOU President Ray Hunt is on the left and to his right are Sgt. Hayes, 1st Vice President Doug Griffith, Mayor Turner, 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi and Secretary Will Reiser. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

This picture of the 2016 HPOU Board of Directors was taken at the Jan. 7 general membership meeting shortly after President Ray Hunt and the board were sworn in by new Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. With Mayor Turner were Councilwoman Brenda Stardig of District A and Councilman Dave Martin of District E. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

This is the actual swearing-in picture of the new HPOU Board of Directors. Standing next to Mayor Sylvester Turner is Councilwoman Brenda Stardig. The mayor took time out from his busy schedule – which include the funeral of Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee – to perform this task. He reminded the HPOU members present that they could always count on him to carry out the best interests of Houston police officers. GARY HICKS PHOTO.

HPOU has set up a prayer rally for Jan. 26 from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. designed to call further attention to the ongoing PRAY FOR POLICE wrist band crusade throughout Houston and the rest of the nation.

“We want as many officers as possible – each of them in uniform – to walk over to City Hall during the noon hour to pray for our city and its leadership,” 1st Vice President Doug Griffith said. “Council members will start their pop off session at 1:30 and we hope to get as many of them as possible to participate in this special prayer service.”

Officers who want to participate may stop by Union headquarters at 1600 State St. before noon to get organized. They also are invited to appear at any time during these listed hours as part of the PRAY FOR POLICE campaign.

The Union has already sponsored the issuance of more than 70,000 P4P wrist bands to Houstonians and others throughout the United States. At least another 10,000 are now available and will be provided to officers to hand out at City Hall and the surrounding downtown environs during the prayer trek to the seat of Houston city government.

Notice: HPOU needs YOU for Jan. 26Pray For Police Prayer Service at City Hall








By TOM KENNEDYThe topic of this year’s HPOU Scholarship essay gets right down to opinions and trends involving a growing institution, social media and its effect on law enforcement.

Officially, the essay question is:

Do you feel the perceptions of law enforcement have been helped or hindered by the advent of social media? Choose a position and explain.

Please bear in mind that you can’t post your entries on Facebook. Nor may you tweet them for all to see.

As usual, the scholarship applicants must express their opinions in a special essay entry that is required to meet a deadline set for 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.

Entrants must be dependents of an active or retired HPOU member. And each one must be a high school senior who will be entering college for the first time in the fall.

Last year the HPOU presented more than 70 scholarships totaling $35,000 – both new records since the program’s inception.

“We expect similar numbers this year, HPOU 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi told the Badge & Gun. “We have seen huge increases in the number of applicants as well as the amount of scholarship money awarded. This is always a great way to recognize our greatest asset – our children.”

And those offspring bound for college in the fall won’t get by with just filling out the application (available in this issue). They must also research and opine in an ongoing debate and make their case in an essay of three to four pages dedicated to this year’s topic.

To qualify for a scholarship, a student must:• Be a dependent of an active or retired member in good standing

with the HPOU• Be a high school senior who will be entering college for the

first time• Submit the application along with a copy of his or her high

school transcript• Submit a written essay of 3-4 pages on a topic that has been

selected by the HPOU Education Committee

• Have all these documents and the essay in the office of the Houston Police Officers’ Union by the close of business day provided by the committee. Official transcripts mailed by the student’s school must be postmarked Feb. 27.

The rules require submission of all documents in a letter-sized manila envelope with the applicant’s name on the outside.

The envelope should include the following:

Completed Application FormOfficial High School TranscriptThe essayA completed commitment letter

Please note that the high school transcript must be an OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPT issued from the respective high schools.

Please also note:

Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts issued to student/parent will not be accepted.Official transcripts that have been opened or the seal broken will not be accepted.

Applicants are reminded not to include letters of recommendation; they will not be included in the scoring process.

Essay InstructionsApplicants should submit in their own words a typed, double-spaced essay three or four pages in length. The paper should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font with a one-inch margin.

Applicants may attach a cover sheet with his or her name on it; however, the HPOU requests that applicants DO NOT type their names on the essay itself.

Applicants whose submissions are late or do not comply with all the listed criteria will have their application and documents returned. There will be no resubmissions.

This Year’s HPOU Scholarship Topic AddressesPerception of Law Enforcement on Social Media







SERVING THE ALARM NEEDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS










Keith Margavio

6630 Roos Road • Houston, Texas 77074

713-503-9102 • [email protected]

Graphic Design & Illustration







HPOU Board,Thank you for the card and plant basket and the expression of sympathy. I’m proud to be part of such a caring organization.

Brian and Norma Kellser

HPOU,We are writing to express our deepest thanks for allowing the Houston LEO Family Support Unit the use of your facilities for the HPD Family Halloween party.

Without your generosity, we would not be able to host these events for our officers and their families.

We would like to thank you for your continued support.Sincerely,

Jennifer BatesPresident, Houston LEO Family Support Unit

HPOU,For your kindness and sympathy when times are hard to bear. We thank you for the comfort that comes from knowing you care.

The Family of Pietro Picca

HPOU,Thank you for the plant but, more importantly, thank you for the love and support you have shown to me and my family during this difficult time.

God bless my Blue Family!Justin & Jennifer Wood

HPOU Board of Directors,It was great hearing from you all. We really appreciate everything. We are hoping you don’t forget about us, because we surely won’t forget about you all!

Love,The Branford Family

HPOU,For all the kindness you have shown, we thank you very much. For sympathy in sorrowing days. For friendship’s healing touch. With gratitude our hearts are full. Though words cannot convey. The tender thoughts and thankfulness we hold for you today.

Thank you!The Matties Family

HPOU,We wanted to sincerely thank you for your thoughts, prayers, support and plant that was sent to Officer Gerald Dillon’s funeral. We appreciate everything!

Love,Mary, Meredith & Amanda Dillion











If anyone knows of friends or family members who might have photographs that we are missing, please call The Badge & Gun at 713-223-4286.

Let us Never Forget...

In Memory of…January - Houston Police Officers

Killed in the Line of Duty

Pete Corrales 01-21-1925 Perry Page Jones 01-30-1927 Louis L. Sander 01-21-1967S.A. “Buster” Kent 01-12-1954

Leon Griggs 01-31-1970 Antonio Guzman, Jr. 01-19-1973Robert W. Lee 01-31-1971

George G. Rojas 01-28-1976

Johnny T. Bamsch 01-30-1975

Michael P. Roman 01-06-1994 Guy P. Gaddis 01-31-1994 Dennis E. Holmes 01-10-2001



If anyone knows of friends or family members who might have photographs that we are missing, please call The Badge & Gun at 713-223-4286.

Let us Never Forget...

In Memory of…February - Houston Police Officers

Killed in the Line of Duty

Johnnie Davidson 02-19-1921

Herbert N. Planer 02-18-1965

Gonsalo O. Gonzales 02-28-1960

Charles R. Coates 02-23-1983

Fred Maddox, Jr. 02-24-1954

Andrew Winzer 02-18-1988



Being a law enforcement official can be a hazardous profession that requires you to face every situation as though it were potentially dangerous. While the risks of facing an armed suspect or drunk driver out on the road are usually top-of-mind, it’s important to also keep the biological risks of being a law enforcement officer—namely infectious diseases—in focus when dealing with the general public. It is absolutely critical that you know what these infectious diseases are, how they’re transmitted, how to prevent transmission and how they’re treated.

Bloodborne pathogens are among the most dangerous.

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIVThere are many bloodborne pathogens, but the ones that law enforcement officers see the most are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

How they’re transmitted: As the name suggests, these diseases are transmitted through the blood and other body fluids. They can be transmitted through a bite, scratch, needle stick, saliva or any mucous membrane.

How they’re prevented: The best way to prevent occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is by being aware of any open cuts or abrasions on your own skin, always wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), asking arrestees if they have any sharp objects and by never putting your hands on a person in a place that you can’t physically see. Hepatitis B can be prevented with vaccinations. There are no vaccinations for Hepatitis C or HIV, which makes taking proper precautions even more crucial.

How they’re treated: First, it’s important to remember that the risk for contracting Hepatitis B after exposure ranges from 6 percent to 30 percent based on whether or not you have been vaccinated. The risk of contracting Hepatitis C or HIV after exposure is 1.8 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively.

What to Do If Exposed“If you believe you’ve been exposed to a blood borne pathogen, cleanse the area. Wounds or places on the skin that have been exposed should be washed with soap and water and mucous membranes need to be flushed. Seek immediate evaluation from a healthcare professional, and make sure you can provide information about the exposure, source of the risk and the date and time of potential infection. And don’t forget to follow internal departmental procedures regarding to reporting the incident,” said Satish Naik, M.D., a board-certified Internal Medicine-Occupational Medicine physician at Kelsey-Seybold’s Pearland Clinic.

The most important thing after a risk of exposure is to stay calm. You’ve been trained and armed with precautions to take so the risk of infection may be low.

Satish Naik, M.D.

The Dangers of Coming intoContact with Bloodborne Diseases

What Blood Borne PathogensDo to Your BodyHepatitis B affects your liver, causing inflammation and potential scarring. It can cause jaundice, fatigue, fever and stomach pain. For most, Hepatitis B is a short-term infection, but for some it can become a long-term issue.

Hepatitis C also affects your liver, and can cause jaundice, fever, fatigue and stomach pain. Unlike hepatitis B, Hepatitis C is typically a long-term illness.

HIV weakens and destroys cells that your body needs to fight infection, making people with HIV susceptible to diseases and certain cancers and can affect every part of the body.










ObitsALBRECHTRetired Police Officer Clarence Adolph Albrecht, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He joined Police Academy Class No. 5 on September 25, 1950. He was last assigned to the Special Operations Division and retired on January 27, 1982. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Officer Albrecht was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Schmitt Albrecht on July 24, 2014. Officer Albrecht is survived by his stepson, Bobby D. Lewis, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Carole Y. Green Lewis, daughter, Dora Ann Albrecht, and step granddaughter, Valerie Lynn Lewis. Graveside funeral services were held December 1 in Brenham.

ALCORNMrs. Pearlye Alcorn passed away on November 28, 2015. She is the surviving spouse of Police Officer Bennie Alcorn who served the department for over 30 years. Bennie was a veteran of the United States Army. Officer Alcorn retired in 1989 while last assigned to the Southwest Division and passed away on February 21, 2004. Services were held December 9 with burial in Houston National Cemetery.

ARNOLDMr. James Arnold, 75, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. He is the father-in-law of Sergeant Chadwick C. Jacobs, assigned to the Special Operations Division. Mr. Arnold is survived by his wife Lorenza Arnold. Services were held December 5 with burial in Metairie, Louisiana.

BOLTONRetired Police Officer Marilynn Bolton passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. She joined Police Academy Class No. 67 on November 11, 1974. She was last assigned to the Juvenile Division and retired on May 22, 1999. Marilynn is the wife of retired Police Officer William Wayne Bolton, who retired on March 10, 2001.

CASSERLYMrs. Doris Ann Casserly, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer David B. Casserly, assigned to the Westside Division, and aunt of Senior Police Officer Brian T. Surginer, assigned to the Vice Division. Mrs. Casserly was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Casserly. Services were held December 4 with burial in Forest Park Lawndale.

DANIELMrs. Edwina D. Daniel, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Dolph Reagan Daniel III, assigned to the Special Victims Division. Services were set to be held in Pipe Creek, Texas.

DOWDYRetired Police Officer Robert Franklin Dowdy, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. He joined the Houston Police Department on November 16, 1950, Academy Class No. 6. He was last assigned to the Southeast Division. Police Officer Robert Franklin Dowdy retired on July 12, 1974. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Louise Dowdy. Services were held in Fairfield on December 10.

FULLERMrs. Ruby Fuller, 63, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She is the mother of Financial Analyst III Jessica Jones Payne, assigned to the Budget and Finance Division. Services were held December 19.

GALINDORetired Police Officer David H. Galindo, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Officer Galindo joined the Houston Police Department on June 1, 1959, Class No. 21. He was last assigned to the Central Division, retiring on February 21, 1981. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary A. Galindo. He is also survived by his daughter Suzanne Galindo; and sons David H. Galindo II and Steven Galindo. Services were held December 21 with burial in Forest Park Lawndale.

GALLEMORERetired Assistant Police Chief John T. Gallemore, 78, passed away peacefully, at his home, and with no pain on Sunday, December 6, 2015. He joined the Houston Police Department on September 14, 1959, Academy Class No. 22. He was promoted to Assistant Chief on September 1, 1993. He was last assigned to the Office of Inspector General, retiring on May 2, 1998. Assistant Chief John T. Gallemore is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Terry Ann Gallemore.

HINTONMrs. Patricia “Elaine” Andis Hinton passed away on November 11, 2015. She is the wife of Retired Police Officer Joseph Hinton, who retired on April 1, 1998. Joe was last assigned to the Westside Division. Services and burial took place in Combest, Texas.

HOLBROOKMr. Philip W. Holbrook, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He is the father of Sergeant Mark A. Holbrook, and father-in-law of Sergeant Melissa L. Holbrook, both assigned to the Homicide Division. Mr. Philip W. Holbrook is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie “Redsie” Holbrook; sons Mark and Derek Holbrook and five grandchildren.



KESSLERMrs. Mary Ann Kessler, 73, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015. She is the mother of Sergeant Brian Kessler, assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division. Funeral services were held October 26 with burial in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.

LAWRENCEMrs. Delia Hernandez Lawrence passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. She is the mother of Communications Specialists Supervisor Evelyn Navarro assigned to the Office of Public Affair. Services were held December 5 with burial in Houston National Cemetery.

LOCASCIOEsther Zamora Locascio passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She is the sister of Retired Lieutenant Manuel F. Zamora and Retired Lieutenant Harry Zamora; aunt of Sergeant Christopher M. Zamora, assigned to the Midwest Division and Sergeant Adrianna M. Zamora, assigned to the Jail Division, and sister-in-law of Lieutenant Linda R. Zamora, assigned to the Training Division.Services were held December 11 with burial in San Antonio.

LOMINACMrs. Wilma L. Lominac, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Glenn R. Lominac, assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division, Solo Motorcycle Detail. She is also the mother-in-law of retired Statistical Analyst II Diane K. Lominac, last assigned to Crime Analysis, retired 1998. She is also survived by her husband of 66 years, Mitch Lominac. Services were held December 12.

MARTINRetired Senior Police Officer John Martin Fisher passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He Joined the Houston Police Department as a cadet in Academy Class No. 41 on June 2, 1969. He was last assigned to the Northeast Division, retiring on April 13, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Yvone Fisher. Services were held December 3 with burial in Houston National Cemetery.

MOSSERMr. William Blair Mosser, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He is the father of Office Supervisor Lisa Traylor, assigned to the Records Division. Services were held November 24 with burial in Porter.

MOTTEMrs. Mary Isabella Motte, 66, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She is the mother-in-law of Administrative Associate Kenneshia R. Hall, assigned to the Records Division. Services were held December 22.

NGUYENMr. Joseph Duc Nguyen, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He is the father of Sergeant Tuan N. Nguyen, assigned to the Juvenile Division. Services were held December 29 with burial in Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park Cemetery.

NIDAYCaptain John B. “Jack” Niday, Jr, 85, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. He is the brother of retired Dispatch Supervisor, Dama McNeil, and uncle of Sergeant Ricky G. McNeil, assigned to the Burglary and Theft Division. Services were held December 14 with burial in South Memorial Park Cemetery.

PALIMrs. Kathleen V. Pali, 76, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer David C. Pali, assigned to the Major Offenders Division. Services were held December 11 with burial in the Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church grounds.

PONTONMr. Boyce Ray Ponton, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He is the father of Lieutenant Parris L. Ponton, assigned to the Jail Division. He is also survived by his wife of 54 years, Carrie Ponton. Services were held December 17 with burial in Rosewood Memorial Park North in Porter.

POWELLMr. William Shelby “Bill” Powell, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Paul L. Powell, assigned to the Chief’s Administration, Mayor’s Protection Detail, and father-in-law to Donna Powell. Services were held December 16 with burial in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.

RODRIGUEZMrs. Rosemary Rodriguez passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She is the maternal grandmother of Police Officer Alberto Vasquez, killed in the line of duty on May 22, 2001. She is also the aunt of Senior Police officer Michael J. Ybanez, assigned to the Major Offenders Division, and Senior Police Officer Rosalinda R. Ybanez, assigned to the Narcotics Division.Services were held December 16.

WILLIAMSMr. Alton Williams, Sr., 61, passed away on November 17, 2015. He is the father of Police Officer Silvia Tran, assigned to the Northwest Division, and father-in-law of Police Officer Jason Tran, who passed away on October 29, 2015. Services were held December 12 with burial in Houston memorial Garden Cemetery in Pearland.

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Lest We Forget By NELSON ZOCH

In the summer of 1901, there resided in Houston two brothers from Powder Springs, Georgia. These two young men were cocky, confident and seemingly of means beyond appearance. They were J.T. Vaughn and his brother Newt. Their apartment/business was at 1113½ Congress Avenue between Fannin and San Jacinto. It was common knowledge in the community that they were well supplied with money since they were in the money-lending business. J.T. also was a law student at the time. It was reported that their father and a brother practiced medicine in their home state of Georgia.

Policing in the downtown area of Houston in 1901 involved the dedicated Houston officers who were charged with keeping the peace and at the same time provided some protection for one other. Their jobs didn’t yet include the convenience of radios or vehicles. Any “report” came from the officers personally witnessing a crime or from citizens’ word of mouth.

At 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, 1901, J.T. Vaughn, later described as having a “propensity for strong drink and drinking sprees,” was arrested by Officer Herman Youngst for discharging a pistol through a window in his apartment. Officer Youngst booked him in jail but Vaughn was released about 11 p.m. that same night. Once he got this freedom J.T. Vaughn set out to find the arresting officer, claiming that his watch and $25 was missing from the effects he reclaimed upon leaving the jailhouse. He returned to the area around Yadon’s Saloon at the corner of Congress and San Jacinto. Yadon’s was a popular place among locals who had the means to buy themselves drinks.

J.T. found his brother Newt and told him about his missing cash and watch. At about the same time, their attorney, R.E. Kahn, with whom the two brothers had transacted considerable business, was walking toward Yadon’s for a nightcap. He had just left the nearby Red Men’s Hall, where he was a respected member.

The Vaughn brothers advised Kahn of the situation and he went in search of the arresting officer, Herman Youngst. While en route, they met Officer William F. Weiss, to whom Kahn explained the details of the missing money and watch. Officer Weiss, also a member of the Red Men’s Lodge, was apparently a welcome ear to Kahn and J.T. Vaughn, his disgruntled client. Several citizens later identified as witnesses said it appeared to them that a conversation between Youngst, Weiss, Kahn and the Vaughn brothers went well. Officer Youngst

said he had no idea what Vaughn was talking about and, further, that if J.T. Vaughn had any property missing, he needed to go back to the police station in the morning to claim it.

Apparently, Kahn was satisfied at this point but J.T. Vaughn was not ready to put this matter to rest for the night. Officer Bill Weiss, an acquaintance of Kahn’s from the Red Men’s organization, was standing nearby during the conversation involving Vaughn and Youngst. It is unknown whether J.T. Vaughn was intoxicated at this point, but it is safe to say he was definitely agitated over the matter. Information from an independent witness, Dick Miller, indicated the following chain of events leading up to the tragedy:

J.T. Vaughn pointed toward Officer Weiss and said, “Maybe he got it.” Whereupon Weiss responded, “I don’t know anything about it.” As the officer turned to walk away, Vaughn continued with the words, “Maybe you would, too.”

Weiss grew somewhat agitated. With authority, he stated to Vaughn, “Don’t you accuse me of anything like that” and raised his club. Newt Vaughn stepped in between his brother and the officer, provoking Weiss to push him back.

“Don’t step between us when I am talking to your brother or I will let you have it too,” Weiss said. “If you are looking for trouble, I can whip you without my club.”

J.T. Vaughn then reached for his hip, pulling out a pistol from his pants. He shot Weiss four times, causing the officer to fall to the street, mortally wounded.

Officers J.C. James and Henry Lee were sitting in front of the station on Caroline when they heard the shots. They ran down to the corner of San Jacinto and Congress, where they found Officer Youngst standing near the body of Officer Weiss, who was already dead at the scene. Youngst told them that “they” did it and that “they” were inside the saloon.

All three officers charged inside Yadon’s, where they were told that Vaughn “did it” and that he had run out the back door. Officers Lee and James then pursued the suspect, who ran north on San Jacinto and west on Franklin before making the block by running back south on Fannin and east on Congress.

A gun battle between the two officers and Vaughn ensued around the block. Officer Rabouln and Special Officer Quinby followed, ready to help their fellow officers.

Another witness, M. A. Grant, saw the latter part of this event. Grant and his family occupied rooms upstairs in the building adjoining the Vaughn brothers’ rooms. Grant was a witness to the shooting earlier in the evening that led to Officer Youngst’s arrest of J.T. Vaughn. Grant heard the gunfire that killed Weiss and started downstairs to investigate when J.T. Vaughn met him on the stairway. Vaughn proceeded to push him aside, causing Grant to go back upstairs to protect his wife. Vaughn followed, running into their sitting room.

Grant had personal experience with Vaughn and was well aware of his propensity for strong drink. Thinking he was under the influence of liquor, he pushed Vaughn out into the hallway. In doing so, Vaughn was silhouetted, gun in hand. Officers Lee and James began firing at Vaughn, wounding him and causing him to stagger down the stairs. He fell down, not fifty feet from where the slain Officer Weiss lay. Newt Vaughn was allowed to go to his brother and, along with the other officers, heard his brother’s last words: “I died game.”

Then he breathed his last breath, leaving his .41-caliber pistol in the stairway.

After Sergeant Busey arrived, Yadon’s Saloon was shut down for the night. Justice of the Peace Malsch arrived and held an inquest into the deaths of Officer Weiss and

July 30, 1901Officer Weiss, Father of Two, Shot to Deathby a Known Drunk having a Bad Police Day


Officer William F. Weiss



Continues from Page 40his deceased assailant, J.T. Vaughn. On orders from Justice Malsch, an autopsy was performed on the body of Weiss, who had been taken to the Westheimer undertaking establishment. There the judge continued his inquest as the autopsy was performed.

Two .41-caliber slugs were found in Officer Weiss, one that had passed through his heart and another very near it. Both were determined to be sufficient to cause his death. The judge also ruled that the wounds were inflicted from very close range – Weiss’ clothing contained powder burns.

J.T. Vaughn was removed to the undertaking establishment of Ross and Wright. While no autopsy was ordered on him, Justice Malsch determined his cause of death was from one bullet wound to his abdomen. His brother Newt was taken into custody for questioning and investigators released him after concluding he had no part in the death of Officer Weiss. Newt was allowed to send messages to his brother and parents in Dallas and Powder Springs, Georgia.

William A. “Willie” Weiss was born in Houston on March 7, 1870. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Weiss. Besides his mother and father, he left a wife and two small children. Funeral services for the beloved officer were held at his residence at 215 LaBranch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1901. The services were under the auspices of the Little Elk Tribe No. 94, Improved Order of the Red Men and the Maccabees, both organizations who were proud to have Willie Weiss as a member.

In addition to the members of these fraternities, the entire night police force attended as active and honorary pallbearers. The night police force met at police headquarters at 3 p.m. and marched to the residence. Active pallbearers were Deputy Chief Henry Thompson, Sergeants J. C. Busey and Charles Williford and Chief Clerk William Kessler. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Officers Lee, James, Bernner, Lahey, Gossett, Patrick, Whittington, Youngst, Newhoff, Higgins, Proctor, Howard, Charlton, Cahill, and Night Clerk Krum. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery on Washington Avenue.

A newspaper account about the effects Officer Weiss’ death had on the community included this passage:

“Officer Weiss, very popular as an officer and as a citizen. The lawyer at the bar, the clerk behind the counter, the blacksmith as he shod a refractory colt chewing an unaccustomed bit, the street car motorman as he turned on and off the mysterious currents that propel the cars. All who knew the dead officer joined in some kind of tribute to him. At the police station the customary show of solemn bleak was made, and the crepe by the door was but the trappings and suits of woe which was felt by every member of the department with whom this reporter talked.”

Officer Weiss was the fifth known HPD officer to give his life in the line of duty, the first in ten years and the first in the 20th century. What followed just four short months later continued a sad trend for the entire century. Weiss’s gravesite was located at Glenwood Cemetery. From the handsome marker placed on his family plot, it appears his survivors were people of means.

His marker reads: William A. Weiss, March 7, 1870-July 30, 1901.

“There was an angel choir in heaven that was not quite complete,so God took our darling Willie to fill the vacant seat.”

With the wonderful cooperation of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ambrus and Ms. Martha Peterson at Glenwood Cemetery, an additional marker was placed at the foot of Officer Weiss’s grave in 2004. This marker is the LINE OF DUTY foot marker provided by the 100 Club of Houston and Harris County. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrus and Glenwood Cemetery donated the installation costs.

There is one other HPD Officer killed in the Line of Duty interred at Glenwood. That is Officer Rufus Daniels, one of five Houston police officers killed in 1917 during the Camp Logan riot. His gravesite has never had a marker and in 2006, his grave was marked with the 100 Club LINE OF DUTY marker, also made possible by Glenwood Cemetery management.

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Sonia Burlingame joined HPD Psychological Services in August. This is her second turn at writing the monthly column from HPD Psych Services.By SONIA S. BURLINGAMEIf you or your child are dreading the next report card, chances are there has been a pattern of underachievement. Let’s explore some of the more common reasons your child might not be doing well in school:

• Hearing/Vision Deficits – One reason for underachievement may simply be that the child is not able to see or hear well. Even though schools routinely conduct hearing and vision screenings, children should get their vision and hearing checked annually by a qualified professional, particularly if there has been a history of ear infections, speech and language deficits, or if there is a family history of vision problems.

• Cognitive Ability – Children come in all ability levels and have different areas of strengths and weaknesses. It’s important to have realistic expectations that are in keeping with your child’s ability. For some children, a B or C may truly reflect their best effort.

• Developmental Delays – Children develop at different rates. Just as some babies begin walking and talking later than others, school-age children may be delayed in skills that are important for academic achievement. This might include a delay in their social skills, in their ability to communicate or speak fluently (stuttering), or a delay in their motor skills relative to other children their age. For instance, a child might be lacking the fine-motor skills to grasp a pencil properly.

In some cases, delays may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Your pediatrician can steer you to the proper specialist if needed. Also consider exploring school and private resources intended to evaluate and address these issues. Fortunately, with time and proper intervention, most delays can be successfully resolved.

• Learning Disorders - Learning disorders are a group of difficulties that interfere with processing or integrating information, so they interfere with learning. Dyslexia, which interferes with reading, is the most common and best known learning disorder but there are others that may interfere with writing or mathematical reasoning. Learning disorders run in families and do not go away. They require special education services tailored to the child’s learning style. If you or your child’s teacher suspect there may be a problem, act quickly and obtain an evaluation. Left untreated, your child may become discouraged, develop a negative self-image, or may underperform permanently.

Since approximately 10-15% of school-age children have a learning disorder, schools are prepared to provide these services. In fact, public schools are required to have someone on staff who serves as a special education coordinator – just ask who it is. Do not despair. Many children who have struggled with learning differences have used their unique view of the world to propel them to greatness including Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, and Picasso.

• ADHD - Children with ADHD demonstrate a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. If teachers are reporting that your child is not staying on task, is unable to follow directions, or is not staying seated, or your child seems disorganized, hyperactive, careless, or forgetful, consider seeking an evaluation for ADHD. These symptoms can clearly interfere with classroom performance. Left untreated, ADHD can lead to greater academic difficulties, conduct disorder, or substance abuse in adolescents. Educational interventions, with or without medication, can help. Keep in mind that the Psychological Services Division routinely conducts ADHD evaluations.

• Psychological Issues – Psychological issues can significant-ly interfere with your child’s achievement. Yes, children can experience depression and other psychological problems. As with adults, depression often co-occurs with anxiety symptoms. Young children may display significant fears, school anxiety, excessive clinginess or shyness, or they may act out behaviorally. In adolescence, they may isolate, drop out of activities, use substances, or act out in other self-destructive ways. Fortunately, there are many treatments available including therapy, behavioral interventions, and medication. Don’t ignore these issues, particularly if there is a family history of similar problems.

• Problems at Home – Consider whether your child is under stress from divorce, being overscheduled, listening to continuous domestic disputes, death in the family, moving, etc. It’s important to discuss these issues with your children and let them know they are not alone. Share appropriate ways to handle stress, and obtain professional assistance when necessary. Remember, Psychological Services is here to help you and your family through those rough spots.

• Poor Learning Environment - In some homes, there is a lack of emphasis on education which results in poor school performance. The child may be absent frequently or fail to turn in assignments. Perhaps sports or other activities are the priority, or there is no particular structure to homework. To address this, take an active interest in your child’s schoolwork and set up a time and place to do homework. It is also important to read to your children. It increases their vocabulary, improves comprehension, and generally improves achievement.

• Sleep deprivation - Do not underestimate the impact of sleep on learning. Sleep improves concentration and memory, and even improves mood and behavior. A child psychiatrist I once knew understood the high cost of sleep deprivation. When confronted with parents requesting ADHD medication for their young children, she simply wrote on her prescription pad, “Add two hours of sleep a night,” and scheduled them to return in a month. Not surprisingly, many parents reported significant improvement.

Next time you see a bad report card, think of it as feedback. Rather than yelling, punishing, or shaming your child, try to identify the root problem. Remember, where there is a caring parent and early intervention, there is hope.

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1 Bedroom Unit For Rent Village Wood Town homes 1529 Wirt Rd/Spring Branch. Utilities paid. Basic cable. Excellent Location. Joe Scott 713-935-9137

House for Rent: Bear Creek Area. 3 Bedroom/Game room. Cy-Fair School District. Swimming Pool. $1095.00/month. Call 832-282-5216.

MiscellaneousForest Park Lawndale 4 spaces Section 37, Lot 249 Cost $5,000 each Asking $3,750 each. For information call Mark Barfield/281-687-4947

Garden Park Cemetery, Conroe, Texas. Lawn Crypt section 4, lot 30, spaces 7&8. Very well kept Cemetery, 4,000 ea. Call Doug Bell 817-573-1675

Leupold Rifle Scope 3.5x10x50mm optics/matte finish Asking $ 400.00 Contact Chris 713-906-3447

Four person pedal boat with canopy. Call 713-459-8111 for pictures.

Westwood Campng Club Membership, Trinity, Texas, $3,500.00 / OBO Retired Officer A.L. Albritton 936-890-4374 or 830-221-5152

CEMETARY LOT (1) Memorial Oaks Cemetary, Katy Frwy at Eldridge. Allows double burial. located middle west side area very close to kneeling Jesus statue and close to sidewalk. Asking $3750.00 and these lots are going for $5700.00. (281)890-7610 Doug Ret.HPD

Guns for Sale 1955 Hammond console organ, not working $300. 1903 Nickle plated double action, Smith & Wesson .32 long ctg $375. 1893 Chicago Firearms Antique Palm Protector .32 caliber pistol $1,375. Call Rose Ellison 713.252.3262

Smith and Wesson MP40 automatic. Pistol is 12 months old and has fired 3 boxes of shells. Piston comes with crimson trace laser and two magazines. Asking $700. Please contact 281-782-9606.

12ga. Weatherby SA-08 Semi-Auto Shotgun 28" Barrel, 3" Chamber w/Extended IC Choke Tube Asking $650.00 / O.B.O Contact Hugh 281-222-4605

Remington 700 .243 Win caliber. BDL Custom Deluxe model Bolt Action rifle with 22” barrel, gloss finish, 5-shot capacity, and walnut stock. Mint in box. Paid $925 in 1996. Asking $675. Call James 713-503-5107

2 pair of HPD Motorcycle boots 9 1/2 - 10. Very good condition. $150.00 obo 832-731-0900

Resthaven Cemetery I-45 Garden of Devotion Section 21 lot 180 spaces 1,2, and 3. Sells for $4195.00 asking for $2500.00 each. Monument privilege. Willie 713.501.3824.

New Listing For Sale solid wood twin bedroom set, many pieces Call 713-459-8111

Cemetary Lot, Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena. Lot 157. Garden of Devotion $1,200. Contact Amy 832-729-1975.

Crypt For Sale Forest Park Westheimer Excellent location “Inside” Ready to sell 281-686-9490

Brookside Cemetery Spaces 2,3 $2750 per space. Sect. 234 (old section) [email protected] C.V. Thompson to 254-760-1432

Two cemetery lots. Grand view Memorial Park 8500 Spencer highway in Pasadena. The cemetery sells the lots for $4495 each. We are asking $6500 for both. Call Charlie Everts 409-739-1206

Handcrafted leather cross key chains tooled and personalized, $1.50 each (including shipping). Limit 5 letters, chain included. Other products available. For more info or to order call Justin, 14 year old son of an HPD Officer, at 936-499-4385

FREE MONEY: $2,000 COMMISSION REBATE to HPOU members when they buy or sell a house. James Cline, Realtor, 281-548-3131 or www.2cashback.org

Magnetic Signs white 24”x6” with “POLICE” in bold 21”x5” black letters. Pair $25. Call 936-327-3205 HPD Parents company

ServicesAbsolute Clean Pressure Washing. Woodlands, Spring and Tomball areas: Discount for all Police Officers and family mem-bers. Call Today 281-731-8450

Mediation Under my leadership the parties themselves resolve the issues of the dispute. My impartial problem solving mediation succeeds with or without attorneys. www.PaulRodriguezMediations.com 713/785-8181 [email protected]

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP- THE NEXT THING IN FITNESS, MASSAGE & NUTRITION Own you Business and Start Taking Advantage of the Coming Tipping Point with Insurance Mandates. "Efficiency Wellness” is an all inclusive approach to wellness that addresses today’s busy lifestyle. You Retain 100% control of Your Business, No Franchise or Royalty Fees. TEXANS HELPING TEXANS - U.S. Headquarters in Brookshire Texas. Master Territories Still Open to include Houston and U.S. Locations. Start and Fund this Business using Tax Free Monies from your Retirement Accounts. Come see our Studio in Katy, TX and experience the Next Generation in Self Directed Health and Wellness. Husband to a 23 year Police Veteran and my hopes are to have short 2-way learning conversation. Please contact troy@ wellnesscenterdevelopers.com visit the website www. WellnessCenterDevelopers.com or call 713-253-2923

De’Vine Events Planning a wedding is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. For all your wedding needs, Contact Diana, Certified Wedding Consultant at (713) 598-4931.

For All Your Gun and Ammo Needs Black Gold Guns & Ammo. Buy, Sell & Trade 713-694-4887

Aurelia E Weems, CPA formerly Dumar Consulting returns to HPOU for its 9th Year to provide discounted tax services for officers and their families. Please watch for us on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Union building at 1602 State Street. We are available to meet at any HPD location for the ease of the officers as well as accept information via email or fax. If you have any questions please contact Aurelia E Weems, CPA at (936) 273-1188 or (281) 363-4555 or visit us on the web at www.aewcpa.com

TAX PREPARATION From Home Office. Low Fees - $65 up. L. Dexter Price, CPA. ldexterprice@ comcast.net 713.826.4777

Are you tired of making the same New Year's Resolution? Are you ready to take control of your life? We have solutions, take control of your health, time & finances! For more info. Please call: Stacy @ 832-651-5739

All natural skin care products for the whole family. Handmade soaps, lotions and body scrubs will nourish you skin. Great for gifts and everyday use. Call Lisa and Jim at 936-648-6145 or www.goodcleanlivin.com. Main Street Builders Residential and Commercial Construction Licensed and Insured. David Webber (owner) Rt HPD 832-618-2009

Residential and Commercial Remodeling Kitchens and counter tops, ceramic and wood floors, interior and exterior painting, handyman services, with discount prices for the Law Enforcement family. Larry Baimbridge, Sr. 281-655-4880

Why rent when you can own while keeping your monthly pay-ments about the same. For more info call 281-914-7351 Hunting Weekend Expedition Affordable prices, private property. Whitetails, exotics & pigs. Call for details Officer Mike Gonzalez 713-702-5838 or email [email protected]

Tax Preparation From Home Office 40% - 50% Lower Fees. Contact for estimate L. Dexter Price, CPA [email protected] 832.243.1477

Gold Rush Tax Service 281-399-3188 Same Day Refund Special Police Officer Rates Brenda Webb (retired officer’s wife) [email protected]

Gone Fishing wantafishtx.com Jim Hobson retired 936-615-2777 or [email protected] Vickey Grieger, Realtor Cell: (979) 249-6675 Fax: (775) 373-5048 [email protected]

TSR Country Properties 115 West Fayette Street, Fayetteville, TX 78940 Office (979) 378-2222 Fax (979) 378-2240

Houston’s Wedding People Wedding Services, Wedding cakes, Decorations, Chair covers, Favors Call today for free taste testing and consultation 281-881-5027 www.houstonsweddingpeople.com

Mini Storage Police officer discount. 290 area. Call Dave for details 713-460-4611

MOMs Helping MOMs Work from Home! Computer Required. www.myhomebiz4u.com Paula A. Weatherly Independent Avon Representative To buy or sell AVON, contact me! Lots of great products at unbelievable prices! Start your AVON career for only $10! [email protected] or www.youravon.com/pweatherly 281-852-8605 Smile! Jesus Loves Us!

Discount on Moonwalk Rentals Rent a moonwalk for your special occasion. We deliver and pick up so you don’t have to! Please call Officer Chris DeAlejandro at 713-922-8166 or Carla DeAlejandro at 713-384-5361. Please let us know that you’re Law Enforcement Personal.

Home Inspections by TexaSpec Inspections. Free foundation evaluations and alarm systems for HPD. State Licensed ICC Certified Inspector. 281-370-6803.

Have a special day coming up? Let us make it even more special with Eten Candy custom chocolate candies. From birthdays, wed-dings, and every holiday. We even do bachelor and bachelorette parties. Why not have party favors that everyone will remember and talk about. Just e-mail Jessica at [email protected] for more info. Candies are made to suit your needs

Need help in forgiving or forgetting. Call Linda McKenzie for more info on Christ centered counseling services 282-261-2952 or 832-250-6016 where everyone is given the opportunity for a fresh start

Your Travel, Tax, Health, & Nutritional needs. We can get you where you want to go, and keep you healthy doing it. Contact Greg & Cathy Lewis 832-969-0502 or 832 969 0503

“Photos to Albums”. Your memories creatively designed in an album. Any occasion, celebration, family trips. Call Theresa Arlen at 832-229-6292.

Piano Lessons: 30 minutes for $15.00.Student Recitals. Call Daniel Jones at 281-487-9328 or cell: 713-557-4362

Calling All Mothers of Houston Police Officers. As a proud mother of a Houston Police Officer, I am interested in starting a support group of Mothers of Houston Police Officers (MOHPO). I need your support. Please call me for more info: Frances Runnels at 713-436-0794 after 6 p.m. weekdays.

Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers A place for Christians to come together and encourage one another. For information about other activities visit www.fcpohouston.org.

WantedIn search of Artex, liquid embroidery dealer. Please contact Donna at 281-782-3144

Widow of police officer looking for vehicle used/good condition under $2000.00. Could owner carry notes. 281.782.3144

HPD Commemorative Pistols I'm looking to buy one or two of the HPD commemorative pistols. I seem to recall they were offered around 1978-1982. Joe Salvato (Ret.) 281-728-0131

Wanted Beretta 9MM FS “Police Special” (Black or Stainless) Please call Zach (832) 457-0647.

Wanted Top CA$H Paid for your used or unwanted guns. Blackgold Guns & Ammo 713-694-4867 Police Officer Owned

Colt .45 HPD Commemorative Pistol Call Paul 713-240-46722 Horse Trailer or 14 - 16 ft. Stock Trailer. Bumper Pull. R. Webb 281-399-1212 Cell 713-822-1867

Looking for a home or bare land? Contact retired officer, DALLAS BINGLEY at Kerrville Realty - in the Heart of the Hill Country: (O) 830-896-2200 or (M) 830-739-1766 [email protected]

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