DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

FEBRUARY 2013 HIGHLIGHTS

Volume 13 Number 02 HAPPY VALENTINE’S

DAY Behind The

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Inside this issue:

Asset Sharing Cere-mony

Department Promo-tions

BCOC Class #287

Retirements

HOPE Literacy Pro-gram Tour

Dallas County Em-ployees of the Month

Free Celebration: March 15, 2013 Downtown

Safety First Tips

FROM THE SHERIFF

Photo: Chief Deborah Fos-

ter, Deputy Evan Evans

and Deputy Vaudelio Zuñi-

ga are presented a cere-

monial check.

The dismantling of a major

marijuana trafficking organi-

zation resulted in the distri-

bution of assets to five area

law enforcement agencies.

The Texas Department of

Public Safety Office in Gar-

land hosted the event on

Feb. 7, 2013.

The Dallas Sheriff’s Depart-

ment received $86, 104.63 for the efforts of two deputies, along with a K-9 part-

ner, who worked with officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the

Wylie Police Department, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the Dallas County

District Attorney’s Office.

Deputy Evan Evans, his K-9 partner, and Deputy Vaudelio Zuñiga took part in the

Dec. 4, 2011 operation. The operation involved the movement of large amounts

of marijuana and cash between Dallas and Phoenix. Suspects were observed re-

moving an air conditioning unit from a horse trailer to reveal a hidden compart-

ment used to hide currency, marijuana and firearms. $685,825 in cash was

seized at the location along with two rifles and a firearm. ASSETS CONT PG 2

March 15, 2013 marks a historic day as we embark on a first of its kind of cele-

bration. The Dallas Sheriff’s Department, under the guidance of The Bridge’s

planning committee, will bring to life what I have envisioned for this department

for so many years. For the first time, we will be able to celebrate with an employ-

ee recognition banquet, which so many other area law enforcement agencies are

already fortunate to have annually. Let’s make it a memorable event. Many

thanks to everyone who has worked so diligently on this event; whether it be as a

volunteer or as a sponsor.

—Sheriff Lupe Valdez

Dismantling Organized Crime

Next Executive Staff

Evening Shift:

March 13 and 14, 2013

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@dallas_sheriff

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Pictured above from L to R: Deputy Pablo Trujillo and family; Sgt. Arthur Thomas with Sheriff Lupe

Valdez, Deputy Pablo Trujillo and Lt. Fred Robinson; Sgt. Arthur Thomas and his wife.

The Dallas Sheriff's Department is proud to announce the promotion of three deputies.

Former detention service officer, Pablo Trujillo is the newest deputy at the department. He will report to the traffic division. Fred Robinson, a former senior sergeant in the traffic division will now transition into lieutenant for the release section. Arthur Thomas, will now be a sergeant in technical services, transitioning from his for-mer assignment as deputy in court services. Please join us in congratulating these fine men on behalf of Sheriff Lupe Valdez and the rest of the department.

Pictured below: Chief Wilson pins Lt. F. Robinson, Sheriff swears in Deputy P. Trujillo, Chief Foster

pins Sgt. A. Thomas

ASSETS FROM PG 1

Agents also executed search warrants at other residents and a storage unit which resulted in the additional

seizure of $257,520, $206,400, $309,880 for a total currency seizure of $1,722,446. Our share was

$86,104.63.

The funds received by the Dallas Sheriff’s Department will be used for more equipment and training for the

deputies to continue the fight against organized crime.

Departmental Promotions

Asset Sharing Ceremony

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BCOC Class #287 graduated on Feb. 15, 2013. Good luck on this new journey in your career!

Congratulations BCOC Class #287

Happy Retirement to Deputy Bobby Moorehead & Deputy Neil Morris

With so much activity in the parking lots and garages surrounding the Dallas County jail, here are some helpful reminders to help reduce the risk of crime: Personal Safety Property Safety — Avoid walking alone at night. — Always lock your car doors. — Be aware of your surroundings — Do not leave valuables in view inside the car. — Try to walk in groups, with friends. — Use an anti-theft device. — Park in a well lighted area. — Check your car before getting in.

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HOPE Literacy-Fannin County Visit

Photos above: Officials from Fannin County (in Texas) toured the Kay Tower’s HOPE Literacy pro-gram pod on Feb. 19, 2013. Officials from the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, along with some county criminal court officials toured the HOPE Literacy women’s pod in Kays Tower. Program participants talked about the daily schedule the pro-gram offered, including an opportunity to be grouped into families. The grouping of families is part of what participants explained allows them to feel a sense of belonging.

March 15, 2013: We have a date at the Omni Hotel

Hanging with the Stars Celebrating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department employees and community.

Free celebration for all DSO employees, and ONE guest!

Fri. March 15, 2013

5:30 p.m. to midnight

Omni Hotel– Downtown

555 S. Lamar St.

Dallas, TX 75202

Live Jazz & Dinner starts at 6 p.m.

Formal attire or Class A uniform, please.

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First 50 employees get a memorabilia coin with plenty of door prizes and awards

On behalf of the Sheriff’s Bridge to the Communities planning committee, many thanks to all the sponsors including

the Dallas County Sheriff’s Association, the Latino Peace Officers Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police

chapters.

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Feb. 2013 Employees of the Month

Capt. Don Rowe has been at the

Dallas County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment for approximately 30 years.

He has worked all areas of the

department. He’s earned a Medal

of Valor, one of the highest hon-

ors to be awarded to a law en-

forcement officer. He has a great

deal of institutional knowledge

which assists in the daily opera-

tions. At one time, he was in

charge of closing and opening the

George Allen jail as needed, de-

pending on the jail population.

He gives of himself to the commu-

nity by assisting in organizing a

Christmas event for low income

children. He continually mentors

deputies. He created a plan for

the civil division when the Sheriff

was asked by the Commissioners

Court to assume more civil duties.

Capt. Rowe is always looking for

innovative ways to improve proce-

dures. If Capt. Rowe is given a

task, it is going to be completed

with no worries.

We at the Dallas Sheriff’s Depart-

ment are proud to have him on

our team.

DSO Michael Raley began his

career with the Dallas Sheriff’s

Department in 2005. Officer Ra-

ley has worked for the intake divi-

sion since Feb. 2006.

He is polite, cordial, and gets

along well with his staff members.

He received outstanding ratings

in his most recent performance

appraisals. Officer Raley is one of

the most experienced officers on

the team, and always uses his

skills to correct any issues that

can take place during his tour of

duty. This was demonstrated on

Dec. 31, 2012, when assigned to

work order dispositions. He came

across a jacket (a file) that had

holds out of three different agen-

cies. He assessed the warrants

and concluded that the warrants

did not belong to the subject in

custody. Based on the info pro-

vided by the officer; Bexar, Cald-

well and Travis counties released

the holds and the subject was

released from custody.

Officer Raley displays strong

work ethic and completes tasks in

a timely manner. He is a great

team player as well.

Daniel Simon joined the Dallas

County Sheriff’s Department August

14, 2001 as a payroll clerk. He was

promoted to the sheriff’s quarter-

master in 2002 with the responsibil-

ity of establishing an inventory track-

ing system. In February 2004, he

was promoted to fiscal manager,

where he leads the bail bond divi-

sion providing superior services to

the bonding community and general

public. He spearheaded the AIS im-

plementation for the bond section in

2005 and followed all legal aspects

of bonds processing during the tran-

sition.

With a strong background in ac-

counting, Daniel has been assisting

the fiscal section in implementing

various methods of accounting sys-

tem to reduce cost and increase ef-

fectiveness. He has experience in all

aspects of financial forecasting, re-

source allocation, fund manage-

ment, accounting and internal con-

trols.

Daniel manages the bond admin-

istration office, bonds & warrant sec-

tion, and assists the chief financial

officer in all fiscal division activities.

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Announcements

BIRTHS

Feb. 21, 2013: DSO Sherry Calhoun, South Tower-2nd Watch gave

birth to a healthy 7 1/2 lbs, 19 in. baby boy. Congrats!

GET WELL WISHES

Feb. 13, 2013: DSO Tony Hernandez, Central Intake-3rd Watch, is

hospitalized at Methodist Central-Dallas.

Feb. 13, 2013: Sgt. Darryl Sellars, Transportation & Fugitive Extradi-

tion Division, was hospitalized earlier this month.

Feb. 14, 2013: Deputy Raymond Davis, Bailiff Section, had surgery

two weeks ago and is recovering at home.

Feb. 19, 2013: Retired Lt. Darlene Brown is currently hospitalized.

Please pray for their speedy recovery.

DEATHS

Jan. 28, 2013: Bobby Hollins, sister-in-law of Yvonne M. Maxie, Fis-

cal/Bond Division Clerk 8, passed away.

Feb. 4, 2013: DSO Henry Boone, Medical Escort Team, passed

away over the weekend. DSO Boone has been detached to Sheriff’s

Personnel Section for the past year, and assisted with the hiring pro-

cess.

Feb. 9, 2013: Martin Miller, father of Matthew Miller, Data Manage-

ment Unit Supervisor-2nd Watch, passed away.

Feb. 12, 2013: Retired Deputy Charlsie Abner passed away. Deputy

Abner is the mother of Detective Vicki Duron, Criminal Investigation

Section, as was married to Retired Chief Deputy Ray Abner. Her

stepdaughter, Stacie Abner, is a dispatcher in the Communications

Section.

Feb. 12, 2013: Deborah O’Banion, mother of DSO Gerald Ivy, 2nd

Watch, passed away.

Feb. 14, 2013: Margery Chamberlin, step-mother of DSO Steven

Chamberlin, North Tower-3rd Watch, passed away early this month.

Feb. 15, 2013: Betty Myles, mother of DSO Christopher Myles

passed away.

Feb. 18 2013: Erma A. Martin, mother of Deputy B. Grant, Civil En-

forcement Section passed away.

Shoppers’ Corner

Dallas County Sheriff’s Department

133 N. Riverfront Blvd. LB-31

Dallas, Texas 75207-4313

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Sheriff’s one inch badge lapel pins $3.50 each or get 3

for $10

Contact: Marian Ogletree (214) 653-3462

For submission of a newsletter item:

Sheriffmedia@dallascounty.org

For the latest updates:

www.dallas-sheriff.com

FREE BREAKFAST:

UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

Sat. March 30, 2012

Provided by John L. DeGrazier Masonic Lodge

5300 Forest (just east of the Inwood/Forest in-

tersection and west of Dallas North Toll Rd.)

Full breakfast 8 a.m. to noon for all uniformed

personnel.

It is offered in appreciation of your heroic ser-

vice to the citizens of Dallas County.

Feb. 19, 2013: Vernell Cummings, mother of DSO Gloria

Cummings, South Tower-2nd Watch, passed away.

Feb. 21, 2013: Nathaniel Terry, Sr., husband of DSO Velma

Terry passed away.

Feb. 26, 2013: Glenn Coutee, father of Betty Davis, Vault

Section Civilian Supervisor-3rd Watch, passed away.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member

during this difficult time.

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