St Pius X Special Needs Group Donation!!

On Sunday 05-22-2011 Deputy Louie Silva and Detention Officer Eulogio Munoz attended a Mass and Awards ceremony at St Pius X Catholic Church in honor of the St Pius X Special Needs Group. While at the Awards ceremony, they presented the Special Needs Group with a check for $2,500.00 donated to the athletes who were going to participate at this years Special Olympics in Arlington, Texas. Pastor Arturo Banuelos and Special Needs group Director Richard Couder were overjoyed with the donation and expressed their gratitude to the members of the El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association. They requested the membership be thanked on behalf of the Church and the Special Needs group.

The Board would also like to thank the membership for their support with the Raffle fundraiser which provided the money to make this donation. With the memberships support, the EPCSOA will be able to make similar contributions in the future to needy organizations in our community. Congratulations to you all for your hard work and unselfish support for others. If you would like to be personally involved in future charitable functions please contact one of the board members so you can be added to a call list for future events.

DETENTION OFFICER JUAN PEREZ

On March 18 2011, at about 0015 hours an exercise was conducted at the downtown jail. The exercise consisted of a simulated attack of the jail by armed assailants. The assailants were played by the Sheriff's Office Strike Team. Officer Perez, Juan was the information officer. Perez's sidearm was replaced with a blank pistol. Once Officer Perez realized that the security of the facility was in jeopardy, he took action by jumping over the counter behind the information desk, low-crawled around the info desk remaining under the cover of the info desk. Using the info desk as cover, Perez waited for the assailants to attack. The assailants came in the front door. Officer Perez discharged his firearm and shot both assailants, therefore eliminating the threat of the security of the facility. Although the exercise continued, Officer Perez was more than prepared to maintain the security of the facility. Job well done Officer Perez.

Brian Houston
Director

Govenor Perry Signs SB 423 into Law!!

On January 27, 2011 Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D) Brownsville introduced Senate Bill 423 (Relating to health insurance coverage and financial assistance for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty) which he authored into the Texas Senate. This bill was Coauthored by Senator Glenn Heger Jr. (R) Katy, Senator Leticia Van De Putte (D) San Antonio, and sponsored by Representative Jose Mendez (D) San Antonio. Today we are proud to report that on May 12, 2011, Govenor Rick Perry Signed SB 423 into law effective immediately!!!

To read the Bill and view the process in which it was introduced and processed through the State Senate and House of Representatives... CLICK HERE!!!

Charities Raffle Winners

The EPCSOA would like to thank everyone who supported our effort to raise money through our weapons raffle. The money raised will be given directly to various local charities throughout the year. The prize winners this year were:

1st Prize - DPMS .223 Caliber AR-15 went to Marcos Chavez

2nd Prize - Cash option $400.00 went to Cpl. Gordon Sanchez

3rd Prize - Remington 870 Tactical Shotgun went to Leticia Martinez

Once again Thank You all for your support!!!

Detention Officer Cesar Arreola Honored at the POMF!

This year the POMF's three day event was special for us here at the EPCSOA as they were honoring one of our very own Detention Officer Cesar Arreola. The association was proud to assist D.O. Arreola's wife Martha, and her two children Jasmin and Angel with Airfare to the event. The association also assisted Corporal Cesar Rodriguez (Honor Guard), Detention Officer Victor Anchieta (Honor Guard), Deputy Victor Cordero (Motors) and Deputy Robert C. Rojas (Motors) with either airfare, hotel, or per diem while at the event. Association President Jose Marrufo and Secretary Federico Castillo along with the other members who attended represented the Association and the Sheriff's Office in paying tribute to Detention Officer Cesar Arreola and other officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Association would like to thank these members for their support and professionalism at this event, you made us proud to be members of the El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association.