Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Members from all over HCSO participated in various Back To School events as summer came to a close.
School supplies drives like these not only help the community, but also give our teammates an opportunity to get to know our greatest partners…YOU.
Without the collaboration of our community partners, we can’t accomplish our mission.
Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who contributed to local Back to School Drives this summer!
HCSO Homeland Security Bureau Makes History with Battleship Texas
The Battleship Texas, the 1910 vessel that took part in both World War I and II, was towed from the San Jacinto Battleground to Galveston for its new home. Our maritime tactical operation section providing security escort.
In the early hours of August 31st, the USS Texas started a historic journey from San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site to its new home in Galveston.
The battleship was the only battleship in the US Navy to survive both World War ne and World War Two. She was also the first ship retired by the Navy for a memorial or museum function.
The USS Texas, or Battleship Texas as many call her, made the slow journey in order to receive necessary repairs and renovations. Alongside the US Coast Guard. the HCSO Marine Unit proudly escorted the USS Texas the entire way.
Great job to our Marine Unit and other supporting units who were there to take part in such a historic day.
Hispanic Heritage Month
We had a great time at #HispanicHeritageMonth Fiesta Mexicana event at the ION District.
Members from our Project Guardian/Lifesaver program along with UNIDOS were there to connect and educate community members on available resources.
For info on more of our programs, visit www.harriscountycit.org.
Later in the month, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and other teammates participated in Aldine ISD’s Hispanic Heritage Month School Program giving us a chance to connect with many students and youth in our community.
You’ve Been Promoted!
Congratulations to all our teammates who promoted this summer!
HCSO is a big operation, and everyone has an important role. This makes promotion season is a great time for new learning and new opportunities.
Air Force Birthday Celebration
Our Military Liaison hosted a birthday celebration for the United States Air Force in September with help from our Academy staff, Air Operations Section and community members.
HCSO Major Whitaker, Air Force Veteran himself, renewed our partnership with ESGR ensuring continued support from HCSO to our teammates currently serving in the Guard and Reserve Service.
Taco – With – A – Cop
The HCSO UNIDOS team hosted a food truck gathering to engage with the community, provide them with crime prevention tips and to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Thank you to all who came out to share resourceful information and to all the amazing food trucks who participated!
We are very grateful that BakerRipley opened their doors for this event!
Citizen’s Police Academy
Every year, the Sheriff’s Office hosts a Citizens’ Police Academy for residents to learn about the inner workings of our agency. This is the first year we have hosted a class for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
After five weeks of training, our students are ready to celebrate their graduation. The academy featured high-quality, interactive courses led by divisions across our agency. The curriculum covered several relevant topics: patrol and traffic enforcement, 911 and non-emergency communication, homicide investigations, cybercrime safety, mental health and wellness, animal education and laws, jail procedures, and internal affairs investigations.
In the Community
Earlier this summer, a local citizen was lost in a wooded area after becoming disoriented.
Her beloved dog Max, stayed by her side without food or water nor was he leashed.
After three days, he was able to alert first responders to their location and was rescued.
Today, Max and his owner are recovered and doing well.
Members of the community and our K9 Unit gathered to honor Max as the first ever Honorary HCSO K9.
Welcome to the HCSO Family K9 Max!
