He hopes that they will wear it proudly, but at the same time realize that they are not above the law but are in fact responsible of enforcing our laws. He also mentioned that they go out into the community and become visible in positive endeavors and for them to associate with people who are doing positive things for the community in organizations and clubs that provide an alternative to help young people, the elderly or those less fortunate. He even went on to relate the history behind the badge which goes back to Roman times when police carried shields to protect themselves from the slings and arrows of unlawful citizens and now they too will carry a different version of those shields and cannot use it to protect themselves from illegal activity and he hopes that they will always remember that they are now the face of the police department and are there to serve and protect its citizens. The department now has 71 employees and 44 patrol officers including detectives and continues to train new people at the police academy each year.
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City has Three New Officers Featured
- Monday, 15 October 2012 22:38
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Staff
-Eagle Pass
The EPPD has three news police officers who were sworn in on Friday and received their badges after their successful completion of their training. They are: Janie Flores, Esmeralda Lopez and Alejandro. In a very special celebration held at City Council Chambers, these three new officers received their badges and their 'Dress blues'. Friends and family gathered at the ceremony to congratulate them and wish them well in their new job. Chief Antonio Castañeda, in an emotive speech informed the new officers of the significance and the symbolism of their badge, stating that with it, they have agreed to wield it and have also agreed to accept the great responsibility that goes along with it as well.