DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

JANUARY 2013 HIGHLIGHTS

Volume 13 Number 01 2013: PAY IT FORWARD

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Inside this issue:

MLK Day Parade

Law Enforcement Appre-ciation Day at the Mov-ies

Department Promotions

Dallas County Resolu-tion: Honoring Marlene James

Next Pappadeaux Com-munity Fundraiser

Flu shots

Pioneer Jail Art Instruc-tors Recognized

Retirements

Valentine’s Day Sale!

FROM THE SHERIFF

Pictured above: MLK Day Parade team in action!

The Dallas Sheriff’s Department took part in the 27th Annual Elite News Martin

Luther King, Jr. Day Parade on Jan. 21, 2013. With more than 250,000-plus spec-

tators annually, this parade ranks as one of the top five celebrations in the coun-

try. Proceeds from the annual event provide scholarships to local high school sen-

iors in their pursuit of a higher education. This year, the 1.5 mile parade route be-

gan at the corner of M.L.K. Boulevard and Lamar Street and proceeded to Fair

Park where an all-day festival took place.

As the final touches for the first Bridge to the Communities: Recognition Banquet

are put in order, I’d like to challenge each departmental section/division to show

off your artistic talents. This formal event, which is designed to recognize the hard

work of so many of your peers, promises to be epic. Expect the unusual. The chal-

lenge? Round up some of your most talented co-workers and video record a three

to four minute skit, dance, commercial-type script to air during the awards ceremo-

ny. In turn, the executive staff and I will start practicing our own little number. But

hurry! Don’t waste time. March 15th is right around the corner and we only have

about 8 video slots for you to sign up and show us what you’ve got. Register your

team with Chief Wilson. Good luck!

—Sheriff Lupe Valdez

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade 2013

Next Executive Staff

Evening Shift:

Feb. 27 and 28, 2013

March 13 and 14, 2013

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Pictured above: Dallas Sheriff’s Department employees get a chance to meet & greet with Arnold

Schwarzenegger and Johnny Knoxville during the January movie premiere stop in Dallas.

Hollywood stars paid Dallas, TX, a visit during a recent film premiere tour featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the big screen in his latest film “The Last Stand.” The film marketing team expressed interest in wanting to pay tribute to our law enforcement officers for one night by treating them to a free movie, followed by a reception at a nearby venue.

“The Last Stand” Movie Premiere: Law Enforcement Tribute

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Congratulations are in order for the newest sergeants: Keith Samet; Deborah Bell; Richard Waters. You can find the trio in technical services. Also, congratulations to the newest deputies debuting as part of the traffic division: Jerilyn Hampton; Gary Aven, Jr.; Don Green.

Pictured back row L to R: Chief Gary Lindsey, Chief Deborah Foster, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Mar-lene James, Chief Marlin Suell. Front row L to R: District 1 Com-missioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, District 2 Commissioner Mike Cantrell, County Judge Clay Jen-kins, District 3 Commissioner John Wiley Price, District 4 Com-missioner Dr. Elba Garcia

Dallas County Commissioners Court honored Marlene James’ retirement with a resolution on January 15, 2013. Ms. James served as a Dallas County employee for more than 35 years and closed that chapter in her life last November. She now spends her time serving as pastor at her church.

Dallas County Commissioners Court Retirement Resolution

Departmental Promotions

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“Bridge to the Communities” Upcoming Fundraiser

If you missed the fun at the January event, here is your second chance! Come enjoy a nice evening mixer with dinner included in a private room setting with a DJ.

The Sheriff’s Bridge to the Com-munities Banquet Planning Commit-tee would like to thank the generosity of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Associ-ation, the Latino Peace Officers As-sociation, and the Fraternal Order of Police chapters. Your associations’ donations will help make the March 15, 2013 banquet a memorable night for all the deserving employees at the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. Many thanks!

DSO Adam Nguyen, who works Third Watch-Intake was recently recognized with a certificate of merit by the Dallas Police Depart-ment for his exemplary conduct and excellence in law enforcement performance. Congratulations, sir!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Dallas Health and Human Services Department for giving the evening and overnight shift employees in the jail a chance to get their flu shots. There were 81 employ-ees who took advantage of the two-hour event. Many thanks for brining the clinic services to the jail staff.

Congratulations DSO Adam Nguyen!

Flu Shots Courtesy of the Dallas Health and Human Services Dept.

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Pioneer Art Jail Program Recognition

These El Centro Art instructors were recognized at an El Centro Col-lege awards ceremony on January 16, 2013. The duo received a nomination for The Teaching Excellence Award for the Mental Health Art Program for The Dallas Sheriff's Department.

Sandra Lara and Janet Love pioneered the Jail Education Art/Mental Health Art Program. The instructors use innovative teaching ap-proaches to reach a rare and high risk student population. Sandra was one of the first art instructors to begin teaching for the art pro-gram three years ago. Janet joined the Jail Education Program a year ago, and began co-teaching the Mental Health Art students with San-

dra. Instructors interface with Parkland Psychiatric Team concerning the welfare of the students. Parkland praises the instructors for their work and their contribution towards the betterment of the inmates’ mental health.

This duo has proved to strive for their students’ excellence despite the untraditional classroom environ-ment. Within the past twelve months ,there have been six article publications highlighting the results of the high caliber teaching efforts of Sandra and Janet.

Lt. Matt Perry officially retired Jan. 31, 2013. Many friends and colleagues gathered to reflect on his extensive career with the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. Several of them talked about his incredible leadership skills as well as his role as a mentor for many rookies throughout the years. Lt. Per-ry’s immediate plans are to simply take time to relax.

Happy trails, Lt. Perry!

Happy Retirement Lt. Matt Perry

HAPPY RETIREMENT

Retirement Cake and Punch

When: Thursday, January 31, 2013Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PMLocation: Intelligence Section, FCCB, Room A-4

Retirement Lunch

When: Wednesday, January 30, 2013Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PMLocation: Pappadeaux Seafood800 E. Hwy 67, Duncanville, TX

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Announcements

BIRTHS

Jan 10, 2013: Deputy Guerro Gutierrez, Traffic Section-1st Watch,

and his wife Ashley welcome their son Jacob Luke Gutierrez.

GET WELL WISHES

Jan 7, 2013: Rueben Valencia, husband of DSO Jennifer Valencia,

Personnel Section, was involved in a car accident.

DEATHS

Dec. 31, 2012: Rita Coker, sister of Investigator David Mosman,

Fugitive Extradition Section, passed away.

Jan. 5, 2013: Wilson Terrell, father of Retired Captain/Pool Bailiff

Bart Terrell, Personnel Section, passed away.

Jan. 7, 2013: Lane Thames, father of DSO Jeffery Thames, 3rd

Watch, passed away.

Jan 11, 2013: Marzetta Shelton, mother of DSO J. Shelton, West

Tower-1st Watch, passed away.

Jan 12, 2013: Sarah A. Ogunsemi, mother of DSO Oludaisi Ogun-

semi, West Tower-2nd Watch, passed away in Lagos, Nigeria.

Rubie Tom Gibbs, grandmother of DSO Jackson Gibbs, Transporta-

tion/SHOT-3rd Watch, passed away in Colorado Springs, CO. She is

also the grandmother-in-law of DSO L. Lang, West Tower-3rd Watch.

Jan 16, 2013: Chlotea Harrison, mother of retired Sgt. Harrison, West

Tower-1st Watch, passed away in Ennis, TX.

Jan 21, 2013: Arlene Gates, mother-in-law of DSO H. Conley, Re-

lease Division-2nd Watch, passed away.

Jan 26, 2013: Maria Valladarez, mother of Sr./Sgt. S. Valladares,

Civil Enforcement Section; the mother-in-law of DSO Phillys Vallada-

rez, Quality Assurance Unit; and grandmother of M. Valladarez, Traf-

fic Unit passed away.

Jan 26, 2013: Amari Carter, nephew of Lachandra Smith, Processing

Support Supervisor for the DMU-Release Section, passed away.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member during

this difficult time.

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