MARCH 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 3
FEATURES 42 Vote Their Ass Out 46 Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID 50 Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths 56 10-Year Olds Dream Becomes a Reality DEPARTMENTS 8 Publisher’s Thoughts 12 Editor’s Thoughts 14 Your Thoughts 16 News Around the US 32 Where to Eat - El Mercadito 34 Where to Shop - Central Police Supply 38 Defending Your Rights - James Wood 75 War Stories 84 Aftermath 88 Open Road 92 Healing Our Heroes 94 Daryl’s Deliberations 98 HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith 100 Light Bulb Award - Judge Dora & Her Posse 102 Running 4 Heroes 104 Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle 106 Off Duty with Rusty Barron 108 Ads Back in the Day 112 Parting Shots 114 Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas 138 Back Page
FEATURES
42 Vote Their Ass Out
46 Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID
50 Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths
56 10-Year Olds Dream Becomes a Reality
DEPARTMENTS
8 Publisher’s Thoughts
12 Editor’s Thoughts
14 Your Thoughts
16 News Around the US
32 Where to Eat - El Mercadito
34 Where to Shop - Central Police Supply
38 Defending Your Rights - James Wood
75 War Stories
84 Aftermath
88 Open Road
92 Healing Our Heroes
94 Daryl’s Deliberations
98 HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith
100 Light Bulb Award - Judge Dora & Her Posse
102 Running 4 Heroes
104 Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle
106 Off Duty with Rusty Barron
108 Ads Back in the Day
112 Parting Shots
114 Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas
138 Back Page
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Requirements<br />
Be eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas<br />
Commission on Law Enforcement). (Please refer to Texas<br />
Administrative Code Title 37 Chapter 217.1 for clarification.)<br />
Must be 21 or older (at the time of certification)<br />
Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to<br />
obtain)<br />
30 hours college credit from an accredited college (college<br />
requirement waived if certified peace officer OR two years<br />
active duty military experience with an honorable<br />
discharge)<br />
Incentives<br />
Step<br />
*College education pay for Associates Degree and above<br />
*TCOLE certification level pay<br />
*Foreign language pay<br />
*Tattoo and facial hair friendly<br />
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13 Paid Holidays<br />
2 Weeks Paid Vacation<br />
Certification Pay<br />
100% Insurance Paid for Employees<br />
Retirement 2 to 1 match (20yr Retirement)<br />
FSA for Employees<br />
Longevity Pay<br />
Equipment & Uniforms Provided Including Duty Weapon w/ Red Dot Sight<br />
Take Home Vehicle Within City Limits<br />
10 Hour Work Shifts<br />
Membership Paid to Local Gym<br />
Department Provided Training<br />
Off-duty Security Opportunities<br />
Cell Phone Stipend<br />
Starting Pay Depends on Qualifications<br />
Requirements: Must be TCOLE Certified or currently enrolled in an accredited Police<br />
Academy and pass a background investigation.<br />
120 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 121<br />
Email TCOLE Personal History Statement to sellis@cityofcuero.com
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