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July 31, 2020

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Search continues for body of missing man; DA says inmate is suspect on possibly 2 deaths KIII-TV Nueces County Sheriff's Deputy John Hooper says his department along with the Texas Rangers executed a search warrant off of FM 666 on Wednesday and recovered evidence at the scene. Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez told KIII-TV human remains were discovered and sent off to the state crime lab. READ MORE

SAT NEWS

Awards, accolades and honors around the state SAT Mason appointed Lynn County Sheriff The Lynn County Judge has appointed Wanda Mason to the position of Lynn County Sheriff. Mason will lead the department once led by Sheriff Abraham Vega, who died from COVID-19 complications earlier this month. Read more here, courtesy of KLZK-FM.

In memory of ... SAT Sheriffs' Association of Texas would like to honor the following individuals who have recently passed. Kyle Coleman Bexar County June 27, 1951-July 14, 2020 Kyle Coleman, retired Bexar County Deputy and current Bexar County Emergency Management Coordinator passed away July 14 after being diagnosed with coronavirus. In addition to his public service, Kyle did much to preserve the history of the fallen not only for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, but also for the Sheriffs' Association of Texas Lost Lawman Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.After his retirement from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, he became the Emergency Manager Coordinator for Bexar County. READ MORE

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IN-STATE NEWS

Sheriff's deputies searching for suspects in church vandalism KXXV-TV The Gatesville Police Department and the Coryell County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public in locating the suspects who damaged a church in Gatesville.The Gatesville Church is located on 12th street and has been damaged with words reading "I'll be on satan's lap." READ MORE

Austin Police Department mourns death of retired police officer after his battle with ALS KXAN-TV Todd Myers, a 32-year veteran of the Austin Police Department, died Thursday, July 23, after a battle with ALS. After Myers retired from APD, he took a job with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office as an investigator, but he was also a very talented musician, playing in several bands in the area. READ MORE

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Sheriff's office providing backup after entire East Texas police department tests positive for virus KLTV-TV Law enforcement officers are as vulnerable to the coronavirus as anyone else, as one East Texas department has discovered.Lone Star Police Department consists of five employees. All five, the secretary and four officers, have tested positive for COVID-19. Chief Steven Blythe said that all five people, himself included, are quarantining at home. READ MORE

Hays County Sheriff's Office recovers stolen property from Central Texas burglaries, thefts KEYE-TV The Hays County Sheriff's Office recovered several previously stolen properties from around the Central Texas area.On May 28, the Hays County sheriff's deputies observed a suspicious vehicle at a storage facility in Kyle. Surveillance was established and management for the facility was contacted. Upon gaining entry to the facility, deputies discovered a vehicle abandoned and the storage unit where the vehicle had been seen was unlocked. READ MORE

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Community leaders react to Fort Worth police chief's decision to retire KXAS-TV Community leaders and activists reflected on the brief tenure of Fort Worth police Chief Ed Kraus, who announced Monday he plans to retire by the end of the year. Kraus took over the department and only months later was forced to navigate a firestorm of criticism following the killing of Atatiana Jefferson in her own home. READ MORE

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Man fatally shoots partner after finding child porn on device, police say KOKI-TV A Texas man is accused of fatally shooting his partner with a stolen gun after finding child pornography on his digital device, according to an arrest affidavit.Robert Ernst Price, 51, of Arlington, is charged with the murder of Nathaniel Charles Snell, 32, of Arlington, according to Smith County jail records. He is being held on $500,000 bail. READ MORE

Anna police embrace special needs program KTEN-TV The Anna Police Department has joined the list of 700 agencies to participate in a program to help law enforcement agencies help individuals who have special needs.The Take Me Home program started in 2003 when Pensacola, Florida, police officer Jimmy Donohoe was approached by parents at an Autism Society meeting about how to enhance their children's relationship with law enforcement. READ MORE

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Video: Staying safe while directing traffic PoliceOne.com It is no secret directing traffic can be very dangerous, says risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham. Check out his suggestions for staying safe. READ MORE

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COVID-19 fatigue and leadership CorrectionsOne When COVID-19 burst onto the scene several months ago, the jail administrators and the medical teams in my jails initiated several common-sense practices to reduce the possibility of COVID infiltrating the jails. These measures included screening and quarantining new inmates before allowing them into the dorms, screening jail employees daily, doing lots of COVID tests and, perhaps most importantly, having deputies wear masks at work. READ MORE

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Research: How calls for service changed after COVID-19 lockdowns PoliceOne.com The COVID-19 pandemic has changed policing in many ways. Tragically, the virus has claimed the lives of at least 50 officers across the nation, while cops have faced challenges in enforcing frequently changing lockdown restrictions. READ MORE

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Keep your tactical edge in low light situations Calibre Press Stats show that the vast majority of officer-involved shootings occur in low light conditions.With that, it's critical to remember that healthy night vision is one of the most important tools you can have in situations like that. Being able to quickly and clearly make out objects in darkened surroundings can make the difference between staying safe and being injured or killed. READ MORE

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The dangers of a 'cool' correctional officer CorrectionsOne.com No matter how much we teach about the dangers of correctional officers becoming friendly with inmates, there always seems to be one or two officers who still want to cross that boundary.These COs want to be the "cool" officers who are liked by the inmates, but their actions put both fellow officers and correctional staff in danger. READ MORE

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