SAT honors Brazos County sheriff with Tom Tellepsen Award
Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk is no stranger to the annual Sheriffs' Association of Texas conference. He's a longtime member of the group and served as president of the organization in 2008.
But this year's conference took on a special meaning when Kirk was honored at the closing banquet Tuesday night with the Tom Tellepsen Award, given to those who make outstanding contributions to law enforcement and have a love of the profession and dedication to it that goes beyond mere ability. READ MORE
Governor defends sanctuary cities law at SAT meeting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday touted the state's new law banning sanctuary cities as a way to curb human trafficking and other crimes. He called human trafficking a byproduct of broken borders and said the sanctuary cities law that he signed this year would help fix the problem.
"It would remove from the streets dangerous criminals, not detain hardworking families and innocent children," Abbott told the Sheriffs' Association of Texas in Grapevine. "I appreciate the strong support the law has received from so many sheriffs across Texas." READ MORE
Angelina County sheriff: Texas woman removes meth from private parts during arrest
A woman arrested on outstanding warrants initially told officers she didn't have anything illegal on her, but then removed a small plastic bag containing methamphetamine from her genital area while being booked into Angelina County jail, police said. According to a post on Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches' Facebook page, a deputy pulled over Melissa Natoli, 35, on July 31 for failing to signal a lane change as well as failing to drive in a single lane. When outstanding warrants for bail jumping and driving while intoxicated were flagged, Natoli was arrested. READ MORE
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18 Texas sheriffs sign up to join forces with federal immigration officers
Eighteen counties in Texas have entered into new pacts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that allow local officers to enforce federal immigration laws, officials said Monday. One Texas city — Carrollton — has been a party to such an arrangement, called a 287(g) agreement, since 2009. With 19 local entities on board, Texas accounts for almost one-third of the 60 pacts nationwide in a once-dormant program. READ MORE
Leadership for the line officer
By Keith Funderburk
What has happened to the leadership in law enforcement? I hear this question from officers around the nation in a consistent fashion. This is a theme that demands an answer. We cannot condemn all departments across the country as having inadequate leadership, but we can analyze ourselves and ascertain if we are doing everything we can to incorporate good leadership within our realm of responsibility. To incorporate a culture, one must start at the bottom and work his way up. READ MORE
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How a sheriff's Facebook rant saved Texas counties $5.8 million
A Texas sheriff got steamed at state government and took his complaint to a familiar late-night audience — Facebook. By the next morning, sheriffs statewide were joining Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin's protest against new state fees that blindsided local officials. Within three days, Gov. Greg Abbott asked officials to cancel plans to charge for laboratory evidence analysis. Net savings to Texas counties next year: $5.8 million. READ MORE
Nueces County sheriff calls brother of Tejano star Selena a fugitive in 'Most Wanted' ad
San Antonio Express-News
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the late Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla's brother Abraham could earn a chunk of change. Abraham Quintanilla III, 53, also known as A.B. Quintanilla, has just been named a fugitive in Nueces County, according to a Facebook post that the Nueces County Sheriff's Office posted Monday. READ MORE
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Governor: Law enforcement officers misguided on criticism of bathroom bill
With law enforcement groups voicing their opposition to the proposed "bathroom bill," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested they take a closer look at the bill before speaking out against it. The Senate recently passed a bill that regulates restrooms in government buildings and public schools, requiring Texans to use the facility that matches the gender on their birth certificates or Texas ID. Two bills filed in the House have yet to receive a public hearing. READ MORE
Trump asks Congress to help in fight against gangs, illegal immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump painted a vivid and brutal portrait of American communities he said had been ravaged by gang violence as he pressed Congress to help him stop illegal immigration and boost deportations. Speaking to law enforcement officers in Brentwood, New York, on Long Island, Trump highlighted his push to crack down on members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, better known as MS-13, whose existence the White House blames on lax enforcement of illegal immigration from Central America. READ MORE
Learning about leadership is not the same as leading
By Catherine Iste
Leadership is a multimillion-dollar industry. From online articles to MBAs, business coaches to executive retreats, we are all finding ways to spend our organization's money developing our leadership skills. But there is a huge difference between learning leadership skills and applying them. Start incorporating these three simple steps to apply all those theories, tips and tricks to get the most out of any learning opportunity. READ MORE
Motivating your officers; not destroying them
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In an already toxic job these days, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure their employees are motivated enough to withstand the negativity. It is up to the supervisors to take heed, and listen to their employees. Here are a few examples of what we are asking of our supervisors. READ MORE