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Police officer keeps busy as dog trainer

“I always had a dream of becoming a police officer. Not sure why really. Maybe it had to do with (‘CHiPS’ TV show characters) Ponch and Jon or something. “I think February will be 15 years for me with Baytown Police Department. Right now I’m … Continue readingPolice officer keeps busy as dog trainer

Posted on December 7, 2017June 14, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Someone said I was a hero; I don’t think so at all’

“On Wednesday, the rain finally came to a stop for the most part. We were all in shock, I think. My sister was getting updates on her home to find out if it had flooded. Out of the blue I received a call around 4:30 … Continue reading‘Someone said I was a hero; I don’t think so at all’

Posted on September 5, 2017June 18, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Treat people as well as they allow you to treat them’

“Years ago, I was at the video store renting some movies when this guy approached me. He said, ‘Hey, didn’t you use to be an officer at Sterling High School? I don’t know if you remember but you arrested me one time, and I appreciated … Continue reading‘Treat people as well as they allow you to treat them’

Posted on April 20, 2016April 30, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

His heart is in helping others through police work

“I’ve had my badge in Baytown for almost 26 years, but I left for five years to work as an operator at Bayer. One day at the plant, there was a sight glass blowout. Sight glass allows you to see the material going through the … Continue readingHis heart is in helping others through police work

Posted on January 14, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Mounted patrol officer at home in the saddle

“I’ve been on mounted patrol since it started, almost 22 years ago. I remember because it was the same year my son was born. “Growing up, my grandfather rode and I used to go on trail rides with him. I also rode a lot with … Continue readingMounted patrol officer at home in the saddle

Posted on January 14, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Showing young people importance of respect

“There’s a lot of disrespect for law enforcement these days. “I think a big issue is that in the home, kids aren’t taught about respect for others. They don’t respect their parents, they don’t respect their teachers. So the same issue you see in the … Continue readingShowing young people importance of respect

Posted on January 26, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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