I Had an Amazing Day!

[Mike]

My law enforcement department has been giving a "stage name" to our K-9 partners that honors local dignitaries and community leaders. The "stage name" is used in all public news releases and reports.

Not too long ago I got to wondering why they hadn't named one of the dogs for my mentor and good friend who hired me way back in 1981. So, I picked up the telephone and called the current Constable, who is also a good friend, to ask the question. His response was "good idea, I don't know how we overlooked that".

So today, I went back to my old office where I rarely venture anymore for the presentation.

The man of honor, Constable Dick Moore, gave me my first job in law enforcement in 1981 and I have remained with the department ever since. Although my commission is still real, it is mostly honorary since my retirement.

I said at the ceremony that Constable Moore has been the single person who has made my life what it has been for the past 41 years and is today. He trusted me with a 5000 lb. patrol car with lights on top and a really loud woo-woo turned loose on the public. Even scarier, he trusted me with a badge and a gun. I must have done something right because over the years he promoted me through the ranks to the rank of captain before he retired. His replacement kept me on and the current Constable promoted me to the rank of assistant chief where I remain retired, but still commissioned.

When I first started back in 1981, we had 45 employees. Today the department has grown to about 650 employees with about 600 of them being commissioned peace officers. It is the 13th largest law enforcement agency in Texas and the largest Constable's Office in the United States. It has a $70 million dollar budget!

The guy in the red shirt below is me. To my left in the dark suit is the current Constable, Mark Herman. The white haired man to my right is retired Constable Dick Moore standing with his wife.




The photo below is of the actual presentation. The made local television news in Houston.



I am extremely proud to have been able to honor Constable Moore in this way!

BTW, he will be 93 years old in a couple of months!

Harris Co. Constable, Pct.4 Facebook Page

[Truckman]

I recall meeting Constable Moore way back yonder when I lived in Houston, but I can't recall the circumstances...But I'm pretty sure I was not under arrest!...

Mark Herman's deputies are making a name for themselves everyday in the news, in a very good way...I know it's due to the fact they had some fine leadership!......Ben

[Mike]

.....Mark Herman's deputies are making a name for themselves everyday in the news, in a very good way...I know it's due to the fact they had some fine leadership!......Ben

Ben, you don't know how proud I am when I go back and see my former subordinates wearing sergeant's stripes, lieutenant's butter bars and captain's RR tracks. It makes me feel like I accomplished something in a pretty thankless job.

[Dave Grubb]

That is really wonderful Mike----congratulations to both your mentor and to you for jobs well done

And thanks for sharing that with us

[UTAH]

It makes me feel like I accomplished something in a pretty thankless job.

You succeeded - which is why they remember you as a professional and a friend.

Hunter

[TriGuy]

Most excellent in so many ways Mike..

When my Mentor Captain George Johnson passed away CalFire Honored him in this way. At 0800 in Every Cal Fire Ranger Battalion in California sent tones out to every station in the State. They then over the air announced his passing after 30 years of service to the state followed by a moment of silence then they played Taps. There wasn't a dry eye in my station. I miss him and I'm glad that you got to do this for Constable Moore while he is still with you

[Flaco]

That is really wonderful Mike----congratulations to both your mentor and to you for jobs well done

And thanks for sharing that with us

could not say it better than that myself

very well done capt'n, and glad you had an amazing day

[Mike]

Update!

I don't know what else this K-9 partner has accomplished since he began patrol duties, but on June 22, he discovered 3 kilos of methamphetamine on a traffic stop. Then, 3 days ago, he captured a shooting suspect that had fled the scene.

[Sandman]

Well done..

And.. what Dave said..

[Honda]

Sounds like a successful program.

[Truckman]

Update!

I don't know what else this K-9 partner has accomplished since he began patrol duties, but on June 22, he discovered 3 kilos of methamphetamine on a traffic stop. Then, 3 days ago, he captured a shooting suspect that had fled the scene.

Mike, I don't find where you posted by what name this fine K-9 deputy is to be addressed, but I did find this warning below which might be helpful in his (or her) career......Ben