Our Sheriff’s Office family came together on Wednesday to celebrate Deputy Joshua Sieman’s life. We were joined by his loved ones and our extended law enforcement family at the Roman Forest Police Department to remember a great man and remarkable public servant.
The tributes to Deputy Sieman were an uplifting reminder that one person can make a difference. He embodied all the values you want in a peace officer.
He knew early on he wanted to earn the badge and wear the uniform. He completed basic peace officer training at Lone Star College where he learned about the criminal justice system and paved the way to fulfill his dreams.
Deputy Sieman began his law enforcement career with the Roman Forest Police Department in 2012. His eagerness to get the job done carried over to our agency.
He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2016 and was assigned to the evening shift in Patrol District 5 in northwest Harris County. He quickly became known for his persistence and relentless examination of all aspects of the crime.
Persistent Police Work
Last year, when we launched Crime Reduction Units in each of our five patrol districts, he was selected to serve as a team member of this specialized unit.
The mission of the Crime Reduction Unit, also known as CRU, is to ensure the safety of residents through proactive operations and investigations that target high crime areas.
CRUs also participate in agency-wide and multi-agency initiatives to combat a range of public safety issues.
Each CRU has a dedicated sergeant and eight deputies. Like most teams, the D5 CRU is a close-knit family: Sgt. Levingston, Deputy Stephens, Deputy Howard, Deputy Labove, Deputy Martinez, Deputy Mace, Deputy Garivey, Deputy Jaquez, and Deputy Sieman.
Deputy Sieman’s teammates said he had a knack for investigations and always took the extra steps. He invested the time. He studied the small details. He compared timelines, stolen items, and suspects. For Deputy Sieman, the vigorous search for justice mattered – whether it involved one stolen vehicle or uncovered an organized theft ring.
It wasn’t uncommon for his work on one investigation to lead to another case. When there was an uptick in vehicle and trailer thefts in his patrol district, he took a closer look at the reports, spoke with the victims, and found a pattern.
The months-long investigation led to the arrest of several suspects, many with extensive criminal histories and gang affiliations. His dedication also recovered numerous stolen vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment.
This is who Deputy Sieman was. He made it his personal goal to solve cases and provide closure for victims. He was the type of peace officer that we, as a community, want and need.
Hurricane Harvey
Deputy Sieman was also part of our agency’s High Water Rescue Team.
These critical team members have completed rigorous swift water training. And they set up and support emergency response and rescue operations during extreme weather events.
We’ll never forget Hurricane Harvey’s destruction and devastation. He rode through our communities on a high-water rescue vehicle through it all.
Endless Love for His Family and Job
At the center of his world were his wife and son. They were his life anchor. His greatest assignment of all was being a father.
Please continue to pray for Deputy Sieman’s family, Patrol District 5 teammates, and the countless lives he touched. We honor his memory by striving to match his devotion and sense of pride in our profession.
Take a moment today to visit our memorial site where we honor our fallen heroes.
