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Chief of Police Troy Riggs May, 2011 Vol. XV

Chief of PoliceTroy Riggs

In October 1968, a young soldier by the name of David Lockard died whilefighting for his country in Vietnam. His loss, like others to war, was tragic. For myfamily it was devastating. No family ever fully recovers from the loss of a loved one.Even though I was very young at the time, I saw firsthand the anguish this causedin our family.

As I progressed through life, I have met individuals who knew my uncle andspoke about his kindness and wonderful smile. I have read the letters he sent home,

which were full of love of family, his plans for marriage, and raising a family after thewar. In my office are the medals he was awarded for bravery in the field of battle. Ilook at them daily and remember the sacrifice that hundreds of thousands have madefor our great nation.

service, I ask you to take a few moments and remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. If you happen to be in headquarters, please drop by my office and I will show you the medals that stand as a

May God Bless America,

Troy



Family, friends, and fellow officers gathered at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center May 16,2011, to remember and honor fallen peace officers. In a touching tribute, a representative for each family

Constables Offices, and Port of Corpus Christi Police Department joined community members andcolleagues for the annual Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbottwas the guest speaker.

Since the 1860s, 21 local officers have died in the line of duty.

Chief of Police Troy Riggsand Captain John Houstonlook on as Texas Attorney

General Greg Abbott presents a plaque to thefamily of Officer Roy N.

Smith who died in the lineof duty in 1953.

Chief of Police Troy Riggsspeaks during the ceremony.

Members of the Corpus Christi Police

Deputies with the Nueces County

Honor Guard Members presentthe colors during the ceremony.

The wife and children of fallen Port Police Department

Officer, James Saavedra, place a carnation near thefloral wreaths in his honor.

Members of the Corpus Christi FireDepartment Pipes and Drums played

Photography by: Richard Alvarez



It was a somber day, May 2, 2011, in Austin, where hundreds of peace officers, families and friends, paid tribute to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Representative Allen Fletcher, R-Tomball, aretired Houston Police Sergeant, read 30 names of officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 and 2010.Vicky, son, Ben, several relatives and police officers attended the service, along with members of the CCPDHonor Guard. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst met with the families and presented them with a Medal of Valor and Legislative Resolution honoring each officer.

Corpus Christi Added to Monument

Front row from left to right: Commander Mike Markle, Officer Veronica Frakes, Captain Mark Gutierrez, Senior Officer Mike Frakes,Senior Officer Victor Trujillo, Senior Officer Yolanda Trujillo, Officer

Chris Alejandro, and Senior Officer Stephen Cox. Back row from left toright: Lieutenant Israel Soza, Senior Officer James Morales, Senior

Officer Brian Raichert, Senior Officer Jeremy Guerrero,Senior Officer Pete Muniz, and Senior Officer Jody Fedler.

Vicky Alexander andson, Ben, attended theTexas Peace OfficersMemorial Candlelight

Service.

Members of the CCPD Honor Guard pictured from left toright: Lieutenant Israel Soza, Senior Officer James

Morales, Senior Officer Brian Raichert,Senior Officer Jeremy Guerrero, Senior Officer Pete

Muniz, and Senior Officer Jody Fedler.

Pictured left to right: Senior Officer James Morales, Senior Officer Brian

Raichert, Senior Officer Jeremy Guerrero,Senior Officer Pete Muniz,Senior Officer Jody Fedler.

Behind: Lieutenant Israel Soza.



Charles J. Parker 1950-2011

Charles J. Parker of Cedar Creek, Texas, formerly of Corpus Christi, passed away May 10, 2011, atthe age of 61.

Charles was born and raised in the Big Spring and Garden City area. In 1969 after Junior College, he joined the U.S. Army where he received training as a Military Policeman. After serving two years in South Viet-Nam he returned home. In 1973, he started with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Fingerprint Examiner where he worked in classifying. In 1979, he took a position as anIdentification Analyst with the Corpus Christi Police Department until he retired in 1999. He then became aLatent Print Examiner with the Laboratory Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety where heremained until 2001. At that time, he took a position with the Austin Police Department as a Latent PrintExaminer. He was a Board Member of IAI and Past President of TDIAI.

Charles is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Cedar Creek, Texas; daughter, Melissa O'Neal of Alexandria, Virginia; brothers, Jerry Parker, Dennis Parker, John Parker and wife Donna of Taylor, Texas;and sister, Karol Sue and husband William Shields of Novice, Texas and a stepson Joshua Smith of Pflugerville, Texas. Charles is also survived by two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Charles was buried May 14, 2011, at the High Grove Cemetery, Cedar Creek, Texas.

City Marshall Elias T. Mussett Jr. was patrolling the streets on horseback, 119 years ago this month,one last time before heading home after the annual Cinco De Mayo parade and celebration. Mussett had just been elected to another term as City Marshall and had run against a subject named John Parker. Parker was alocal trouble maker and was hired as a city police officer just three days before the murder, even thougheveryone in the town told the council not to hire him. Parker had made numerous threats to kill Mussettduring the election. At approximately one in the morning, he stopped to speak with a local standing outside a bar located at what is now Waco and Leopard. As he spoke with the subject, Parker rode up in the dark andcame to his right side. Without as much as a word, Parker fired one shot from his pistol killing Mussett

immediately. Parker fled the area and went downtown to the police station and turned himself in for Mussett'smurder. Parker had his court trial within six days and was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison with hard labor. Please remember Officer Mussett and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

An interesting footnote to this story, we have now located records to show that his father EliasMussett Sr. was also a City Marshall and was gunned down in the line of duty almost 20 years to the day of his son in 1872. We are submitting paperwork in the next week in hopes to add his name to the Wall of Honor in the future.



POLICE QUICKLY ARREST MAN ACCUSED OF

MURDERING THREE WOMEN

On May 3, 2011, police responded to a 911 call for a hit and run accident in the 1900 block of AgnesStreet. Unfortunately, what officers discovered was a tragic case of domestic abuse.

Investigators said three women had been shot inside a vehicle, one victim was dead, two others wereclinging to life. Around the same time, officers responded to a call about a man with a gun nearby. Theyfound Jacob Gonzalez being held down by a bystander, who chased Gonzalez from the crime scene and tackledhim. The 21 year old was arrested and is facing Capital Murder charges after the two critically injured womendied at the hospital.

26 year old Marisela Ybarra.

Amaya.

last post said he was depressed, lonely, and was going to kill himself.Court records showed last April, Gonzalez pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

and criminal mischief related to a July 2009 incident with a former girlfriend. That woman, who was not one of the three killed, told police Gonzalez became violent after she refused to talk about their relationship. He pulled out a pocketknife and threatened to stab her. Her hands were cut when she put them up to defenda store to get help.

Nueces County District Attorney Mark Skurka said Gonzalez received 10 years probation that wouldhave allowed him to avoid a conviction if completed. Gonzalez was also ordered to attend anger management

to decide whether to pursue the death penalty or life in prison. Some factors Skurka will consider in the death

Gonzalez has received a court-appointed attorney who says he will request his client undergo a mentalevaluation.

Chief of Police Troy Riggs gives the media details of the murder case as Chief Executive Officer, Frances

waits to speak.

Criminal InvestigationDivision Commander Mikerelationship with the victims.



Chief of Police Troy Riggs promised citizens to take astrong stand against gang violence and a recent warrantsweep is proving to disrupt the operations of local street and prison gangs.

The Gang Unit and Narcotic and Vice officers workedTexas Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,Firearms and Explosives, Homeland Securities Investigations,the CCISD Police Department, the Naval CriminalInvestigative Service and the Drug EnforcementAdministration, arresting more than 30 suspected gangmembers. The suspects were wanted on a multitude of charges including murder and theft.

The arrests included two additional subjects for drugcharges which resulted in significant drug seizures. Officersdiscovered a marijuana grow lab consisting of more than 40mature marijuana plants in two bedrooms, converted into agrow operation. Investigators seized approximately five pounds of marijuana along with grow equipment and ahandgun.

At another location, 14.6 ounces of black tar heroinwas confiscated along with two ounces of heroin, 4.5 ouncesof cocaine and 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine. The totalvalue of the drugs seized is estimated at $67,500.

Officers discovered a hightech grow lab with more than

40 marijuana plants.

Officers seized $58,000 worth of black tar heroin, along with powder heroin,

cocaine and methamphetamine.

Chief of Police Troy Riggs and Nueces County Sheriff Jim

Kaelin announce the arrests of street and prison gang members

to journalists.

Gang Unit CaptainDonnie Mersing said theoperation ran smoothly

and thanked officers

from other departmentsfor their assistance.



Relocation Update:

The Corpus Christi Police Department is working on several moves in an effort to save money bygetting out of the leased space.

By the end of September, a relocation of offices will take place including units working out of the TaxAppraisal District building. The move will be to the Main Library or the Main Police Building. At the sametime, the Internal Affairs Division is expected to relocate to a building located on Williams Drive.

The relocation of the Overflow Property Room on Water Street to the old Police Building located at1616 Martin Luther King , is also expected to take place by the end of September.

The new Vehicle Impound Lot located on Greenwood has an anticipated move-in date of August 1,2011. A new wrecker has been purchased and two additional employees have been hired for the new locationand facility.

New Police Psychologist Sought:

Currently, the Police Department is working without a psychologist due to of the resignation of the previous contractor, Dr. Rabinowitz.

City Purchasing has issued a request for proposals for Professional Psychologist Services whichappeared recently in the newspaper. We should have a contract awarded by the end of July.

Patrol Dog Program:

The process for implementing the Patrol Dog Program has been a little slow. However, I am happy toannounce that it has begun. On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, Lieutenant Anthony Sanders and LieutenantDonnie Moore were selected as the two Patrol Dog Program Supervisors. The next step in the process will be

to announce the two K-9 Handler positions. Assistant Chief Mylett has indicated the announcement andselection of the Handlers should be completed the first week of June. Following the selection of the handlers,the breed of canine will be selected. It is my hope that we will have the program up and running by January2012. I will keep you posted.

Calls For Service Study:

Over the next several weeks, Assistant Chief Mylett will be conducting a study comparing the averagecall load officers have experienced in the past, to the average call load officers are currently experiencing. The purpose of the study is to determine how much call loads have changed over the years and what might becontributing factors for the change(s). On the surface, the answers might be simple, but I want a clear picture of the entire issue.

Fifth Patrol District:

We will not be going to a 5 th Patrol District in July. Research is still being conducted to determine the benefits of creating the additional district. At this time, we will also not be going to a once a year shift pick. Iwould be beneficial. However, my position may change as we continue to move the department forward.Either way, I will provide ample notification before we implement the 5th District and/or the once a year shift pick.

ROLL CALLOLL CALLOLL CALL



Body Worn Cameras:

- streets of Corpus Christi, depending on the results of an ongoing evaluation of officer worn video cameras.

Numerous departments across the country are already either testing or implementing this rapidly emergingtechnology, which gives officers the ability to capture high quality digital video and audio recordings of all police-citizen contacts. Video/audio recordings have long proven indisputable evidence in court, as well as providing police department administrators the objective proof to either refute or prove allegations of misconduct by their officers. Among the advantages of body worn systems are reduced equipment costs andthe ability to capture video wherever the officer is positioned, an improvement over the traditional patrol car mounted systems which can only capture video directly in front or behind the patrol vehicle.

Commander Green and Captain Shannon of the Office of Administration are spearheading the

preliminary evaluation process and will soon initiate field testing on two of the more popular models. Results

of the evaluation will be forwarded to Chief Riggs for further consideration. Keep reading CCPD News Beat

for updates!

Senior Officer Nick Narvaezwatches as Captain Ed Shannonattaches the video camera to a

police radio.

This other video cameramodel is lightweight andthe size of a pager. It is

easily activated by simplysliding open the

middle panel.

This video camera model can be worn on a pocket and

operates by pushing a button.



support ccpd.org

A steak dinner with all the trimmings proved popular as people turned out for the Citizens in Support of theFoundation

Texas Roadhouse manager and Police Foundation

board member, Mike Schmidt, opened up the restaurant anddonated all of the meals.

So far, the Police Foundation has helped fund theCitizen Observer notification system and the Annual PoliceAwards Banquet. Thanks to all who attended!

Pictured left to right: SWAT Commander,Captain David Cook, Radio Host Jim Lago,

Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia, Chief Troy Riggs,and Commander Santiago Escalante.

Police Foundation President, Ed Hicks,speaks about how proud he is to be

involved in Citizens in Supportof the CCPD.

Police Department employees pictured fromleft to right: Aaron Rios, Teri Barrera,

Pat Eldridge, Commander Santiago Escalante,and Raymond Rivas.

Pictured from left to right: Chief of PoliceTroy Riggs, Foundation Board members:Mike Schmidt, Rod Martin, Chip Bonner,

Bart Braselton, Fred Walters, Ed Hicksand Denny Bales.

Chief of Police Troy Riggs mingleswith citizens who attended the Police

Foundation fund raiser.

Nueces County Sheriff Jim Kaelinstopped by to show his support for the

Police Department.



Chief of Police Troy Riggs talks to reporters about the

better identify crime trends.

focus is to look at crime patterns, educate our workforce and the public on what trends are out there and

The new unit used donated office supplies, volunteer hours and drug seizure funds to renovate, paintand decorate the large office space, which also houses the Crime Stoppers offices, Crime Reports offices, andthe Public Information Officer.

The Crime Analysis and Tactical Intelligence Center is located on the third floor of the PoliceDepartment.

Crime Trends Analyzed in New Center

UNINSURED DRIVERS

GET TOWED

Money from the general fund was used to purchase the new tow truck and hire two additional employees. The sale of vehicles at monthly auctions

is helping to generate revenue for the city.

The Police Department has a new tow truck which is being used to move vehicles in and around the impound vehicles of uninsured drivers.

Any driver unable to provide proof of financial responsibility will have their vehicle towed and the volumes permit.



Citizens turn out to dispose of unused or expired prescription

Five drop off locations were set up at area H.E.B. stores. The event brought in 325 pounds of prescription drugs and was sponsored by the DrugEnforcement Administration, the Portland Texas Police Department, and the

September.

325 pounds of prescription drugs were turned in by citizens.

Nacrotics and Vice Investigations Division Captain JohnHouston (far right) worked along side D.E.A. Resident Agentin Charge, Rick Thomas and two other D.E.A. Officers at a

local H.E.B. store collecting medications.

Senior Officer Jesse Cervantes collectedmedications with a D.E.A. Officer at the

Saratoga H.E.B. Plus store.



Chief of Police Troy Riggs wasthe guest speaker at the 21st

Prayer Breakfast.

Pictured from left to right: Senior Officer Nick Narvaez, Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia,

and Commander Santiago Escalante.

Chief of Police Troy Riggs talks with

citizens after his speech.

Mayor Joe Adame talked aboutthe role prayer plays in his work

and home life.

Prayer Breakfast was patriotism. The date of the eventcame just days after the death of Osama Bin Laden.

guest speaker. He began his speech with a moment of silence for the three victims and their families killed in a domesticviolence incident in Corpus Christi the night before. A suspectwas arrested and charged with suspicion of Capital Murder.

Chief Riggs spoke about the death of his uncle David Lee

Lockard, who died in combat in Vietnam, just six months fromcoming home, and the impact his death had on him and his family.

He also talked about how lucky we are to be Americansand although the United States has some obstacles to overcome,God, country, and family are more important than we are asa standing ovation .



Preschool Teacher Makes Time

to Volunteer By: Cheryl Daubs, MetroCom Supervisor

Our volunteer this month is Marla Householder. Marla is originally fromCanton, Ohio. She moved to Corpus Christi with her husband in 2000. Marla is ateacher at the Jewish Community Preschool. When Marla is not helping to shape thelives of little ones, she is crafting and spending time with her family. She is a talentedquilter and crafter, having her work displayed this year in the annual Quilt Show at theAmerican Bank Center.

Marla attended the Citizens Police Academy and has since been active in theCPAA. This affiliation led her to the VIPS program where she is a regular volunteer inthe Uniform Division. She has also volunteered entering information into the GangScope database and worked in the Graffiti Task Force office.

Marla is a much appreciated volunteer and always comes in with a smile. Youwill usually find her at one of the computers in the Uniform Briefing Room. If you see

Marla, stop by and say hello....oh....and say Thanks!

MarlaHouseholder

VIPS Volunteer

First Place Showmanship Champions

Lt. James Garrett

Dr. Bruce and wife, Sandiof KFTX radio.

Second Place

Coastal Bend Law Enforcement Chili Cook-Off in PortAransas. Representatives from law enforcement, the military, and private industry made up the 17 teams. Five of the teams hadCCPD personnel and their families participating.

Money raised from the event provides a donation to theFund for young people entering the Criminal Justice profession andthe Port Aransas Project Graduation Drug and Alcohol FreeGraduation Party. The majority of the funds raised benefits CoastalBend Law Enforcement and Military families in need. Over the

years, more than $46,000 has been raised to help 28families in need. Already this year, four families are in need of assistance.

Showmanship Champions award for booth decoration, theme, and presentation.



April, 2011EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Don Nattinger has been selected as CCPD civilian employeeof the month for April 2011.

Don has taken the initiative to seek out and write grants thatwill enhance our communications capabilities. He has beeninstrumental in creating a back up location for MetroCom at theCorpus Christi International Airport, often spending weekendsassembling and installing needed radio and phone equipment.

Don frequently attends meetings with various agenciesrepresenting the city and is a strong advocate for this department,making sure that our interests are not circumvented. When certainneeded radio or phone components do not exist, Don has been knownto simply build them himself.

Thanks to his dedication, hard work, and expertise, we allenjoy one of the most robust and dependable radio systems in theentire nation.

Don Nattinger Radio Systems

Coordinator

On April 19, 2011, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Senior Officer Joseph Piedra was driving home after completing his tour of duty.He observed a green 1997 Honda Civic stopped directly in front of him at a red light at Doddridge and Staples. Piedra recognized thecar matched the description of a vehicle which had been reported asstolen. He radioed dispatch and the dispatcher confirmed it wasstolen. Senior Officer Piedra continued following the Civic in his personal car, while waiting for on-duty officers to respond. On dutyofficers eventually stopped the Civic at Staples and McClendon and

arrested the 22 year old male driver. The stolen Civic was returnedto the rightful owner.For his alertness and dedication to his community, Senior

Officer Joseph Piedra has been selected as Officer of the Month for April 2011.

Senior Officer Joseph Piedra



Adam District

Patrol Officer of the Month

Bravo District

Patrol Officer of the Month

On April 14, 2011, Senior Officer Cortney Daggett was patrolling the area of Woodlawn Shopping Center. As he was checking buildings and businesses, he heard thesound of breaking glass. He searched the area and located a vehicle in front of a closed business. He observed a subject next to the vehicle removing a black tool box. The subjectwas contacted and detained. It was discovered the subject had broken a window of thevehicle with a large rock, removed the property, and attempted to escape when he wascaught in the act. The victim was located at home and the stolen property was returned ingood order.

criminal was arrested and a crime prevented. He should be commended for his continueddedication to duty and outstanding work. Senior Officer Cortney Daggett is hereby

awarded Adam District Officer of the Month for April 2011.

The Bravo District Officer of the Month for April is Officer Robert Cunningham for

the apprehension of two suspects armed with a gun and knife who had robbed twoconvenience stores.

On April 26, 2011, Officer Cunningham was responding to the area of the secondrobbery, the Stripes store in the 6300 block of Yorktown, when he observed a car matchingthe description of a wanted vehicle pass him. He turned around and a pursuit beganreaching speeds of 60 mph. The driver of the suspect vehicle turned into a Rodd Field Roadsubdivision but it was a dead end street. A felony stop was conducted and the male andfemale suspect were arrested.

Congratulations to Officer Cunningham for his fine arrest. His professionalismspeaks well of him and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Corpus Christi PoliceDepartment. Officer Cunningham is hereby selected as Bravo District Officer of the

Month for April 2011.



Delta District

Patrol Officers of the MonthOn April 7, 2011, Officers John Villarreal and Ernest Coronado were conducting a traffic stop in the

1300 block of Agnes when they observed a group of individuals a short distance away hanging out beside aclosed bar. A few minutes later the officers heard shots being fired from the direction of the crowd. Theofficers then observed a large group of people scatter and run in all directions.

The officers immediately took action and responded to the direction of the shots. As theyapproached on foot, both officers observed a vehicle trying to leave the scene. The officers stopped thevehicle at gun point and had the driver exit the vehicle. As they were detaining the woman, they observed asecond vehicle attempting to leave. They stopped and detained the driver of that vehicle as well. As thechaotic scene continued to unfold, back-up officers arrived to assist. Further investigation revealed the driver of the first vehicle had been involved in a disturbance with another female outside of the bar. As theargument escalated, the driver pulled out a gun and fired a shot at the other female. The suspect then dropped

the weapon next to the curb and attempted to flee. Officers were able to locate the gun which had beenreported stolen. The suspect was also found to be a convicted felon and was additionally charged. The driver of the second vehicle was also arrested as a subsequent investigation found him to be in possession of 44rocks of crack cocaine and over $1000 in cash.

Senior Officer Villarreal and Officer Coronado are commended for their quick response, excellent patrol tactics, and dedication to duty. Their professionalism speaks well of them and is in keeping with thefinest traditions of the Corpus Christi Police Department. Senior Officer Villarreal and Officer Coronado arehereby selected as Delta Officers of the Month for April 2011.

Charlie District

Patrol Officers of the Month

On April 21, 2011, Senior Officer Douglas McDonald was conducting burglary patrol in a Charlie plagued by auto burglaries and took it upon himself to provide additional police presence. While patrolling inthe 7700 block of Starnberg Lake Drive, Senior Officer McDonald observed a suspicious vehicle stopped infront of a residence. As he approached the suspicious vehicle, a green Ford Explorer, the driver drove awaywithout any lights. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver, Gilberto Rodriguez, and passenger, Oscar Hernandez, were both detained. Neither one lived in the area, nor could they provide a logical reason for being there. Senior Officer McDonald returned to the residence where the suspects were first seen, and after returned to the victim. Both suspects were arrested for the auto burglary and the passenger suspect wasadditionally charged for a weapons violation after he was found in possession of a dagger.

Senior Officer Douglas McDonald is recognized for his keen observations and diligent investigation

which resulted in two excellent arrests, the recovery of stolen property, and numerous leads to several opencases. Senior Officer Douglas McDonald is commended for his actions and dedication to duty. His professionalism speaks well of him and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Corpus Christi PoliceDepartment. Douglas McDonald is hereby selected as Charlie District Officer of the Month for April 2011.



Stop, look,

and listen!

Senior Officer Nick Narvaez

Carole Hildebran

Volunteer Service

Award Recipient

another honor. The City of Corpus Christi has named Carole Hildebran the recipient of

Hildebran has worked more than 4,000 service hours and currently volunteersin Central Records and MetroCom.

She was honored along with 14 other city volunteers during a recent ceremonyat the Solomon Ortiz Center.

Hildebran has volunteered with the police department for five years.Congratulations, Carole!

Chief of Police Troy Riggs. He is taking part in a program which gives officers a look athow Chief Riggs and the Assistant Chiefs handle daily duties.

The 23 year veteran compares the experience to his days as a Crime Prevention

Despite handling different issues for the Chief, one assignment Narvaez reallyenjoyed recently was driving with the Chief in the Annual Buccaneer Days Illuminated Night Parade.

Captain David Cook Award Recipient

SWAT Commander, Captain David Cook, received the highest award given byDale Carnegie Training.

The recipient of the Award for Achievement is determined by fellow classmembers. It honors the person who they believe significantly improves their professional communication skills and is diligent in preparing for classroom exerciseswhich exemplifies all Dale Carnegie standards.

Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia and John Hornsby also took the class.

Honor Guard member, Senior Officer Roger Arevalo, is on the cover of the

Memorial ceremony by Richard Alvarez.

last year. The booklet also profiles honorees from the Second Annual Police AwardsBanquet.

www.ccpolice.com.



Stop, look,

and listen!

Senior Officer Promotional Ceremony were honored earlier thismonth.

Luis A. Villagomez, III., Josephine Ressler, and JoshuaSwain received chevrons and a silver hat band.

Recently, Chief of Police Troy Riggs promoted a total of 16officers to the rank of Senior Officer.

Congratulations!

Pictured from left to right,Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia, Senior Officers Joshua Swain, JosephineRessler, Luis A. Villagomez, III.,and Chief of Police Troy Riggs.

The Auto Theft Task Force took part in theAnnual Buccaneer Days

Illuminated Night Parade.The unit had a police SUV pulling a trailer with astolen and stripped vehicleto show citizens theconsequence of leavingyour vehicle unlocked.

The task force also had aminiature police car named, parade route via remotecontrol.

The crowd got pumped

up as the theme song fromthe television show,

All of the hard work putting the float together paid off, as the unit receivedsecond place in theMiscellaneous Mobile UnitDivision.

Auto Theft Task ForceEntertains Parade Crowd

While Sending a Serious Message

The AutoTheft Task Force entryreceived a

second placetrophy.

the crowd.

Stolen and stripped truck used to show what can



Stop, look,

and listen!

Pictured from left to right:Senior Officers Tommy Cabello, Robert Nunez,

Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia, and C.C. HooksDirector of Stadium Operations, Tina Athans.

Pictured left to right: Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia,Officer Ronald Rayos, FBISD Director of

Security, Ron Fisher, FBISD Superintendent,Dr. Julie Carbajal, Assistant Chief Steve Mylett,

and Captain Tim Wilson.

Earlier this month, Tina Athans, the Director of Stadium Operations for the C.C. Hooks, received aCertificate of Appreciation during a CompStat meeting. Athans was recognized for allowing the Police

At the same CompStat meeting, Flour Bluff Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. JulieCarbajal and F.B.I.S.D. Director of Security, Ron Fisher, were recognized for purchasing four laptops andequipment for officers to use at the school.

Summer is right around the corner and local schools and colleges will beholding graduation ceremonies.

If you have a graduate from any age group and would like to share thewonderful occasion with friends and co-workers, a special section celebrating our newsletter.

Please send information on students and pictures to [email protected].



The Corpus Christi Police Department

321 John SartainCorpus Christi, Texas 78401

Contributing Writers:Chief of Police Troy Riggs

Assistant Chief Steve MylettCommander Todd GreenCaptain Mark GutierrezCaptain John Houston

Captain Emilio SanchezCaptain W.L. Weber Captain Tim Wilson

Senior Officer Julie Hernandez-GarciaCheryl Daubs

Police Photographer:Richard Alvarez

Editor:DeAnna McQueen

[email protected]

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Photography by: Richard Alvarez

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