Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
As June is upon us, so is the official start of summer. We have many things to celebrate this month as an agency and individuals.
Recognitions like Pride Month, Juneteenth and Flag Day are all opportunities to bring unity and fellowship to our community. Together, we are always stronger.
We must also recognize the sorrows and tragedies that occurred in our nation this month. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families of those lost in Uvalde.
June Celebrations
As an agency, we celebrated multiple occasions this month.
Notably, this included Pride Month and Juneteenth.
Through parades and community events, ours teams enjoyed meeting all the new faces and familiar smiles.
Father’s Day, Flag Day, Women’s Veterans Day and the US Army Birthday were also among the celebrations.
End of Watch: Ride to Remember
Members of the National End of Watch Ride, came through Harris County to honor our four teammates lost in the Line of Duty during 2021.
Families and teammates of these heroes, gathered at our Training Academy to receive the riders in a moment of remembrance.
Recidivism Reduction Initiatives
We have multiple programs throughout our detention centers designed to reduce the chances of seeing an inmate in our system after they are released.
This month, we had graduates complete their In2Work program.
In partnership with Houston ISD’d Community Service School, one young woman earned her high school diploma. She wants to become a nurse one day and help others.
Programs like these are vital in preparing the men and women in our detention centers to return to life in the community.
