SSB SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER November 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1 Welcome to Our Newsletter! This pumpkin was carved by our very own Sylivia Monsivies of Secure Our Schools Message from Commander Campa I would like to take this time to welcome everyone to the Support Services Bureau Spotlight Newsletter (SSB). This newsletter will appear from time to time brining you the most up to date information on what is going on in the SSB. As you know the SSB is comprised of Communications, Community Services, Motor Pool, Training Academy, Strike Team, all Specialized Teams, Research, Planning & Development, Maintenance, Recruitment, Background Investigations, Animal Control, and Special Community Projects. I hope you all enjoy this newsletter as much as we enjoy putting it together for all of you. Thank you, Commander Jesus Eddie Campa Halloween Haunted House This years 2 nd Annual Halloween Haunted House was held at Bassett Place. The haunted house was constructed by the Explorers, Community Services, Commander Lopez s family, Strike Team, CREFS, Civil, Back Ground Investigators, and the SOS Section. The three weeks off horror attracted both adults and children alike. The Sheriff s Office would like to thank all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in making this event the huge success that it was. The proceeds from this event will be used to create the Scholarship program for graduating Explorers. We all had a lot of fun during this time and we look forward to more people participating next year as the 3 rd Annual Haunted House is scheduled to open on Thursday October 13, 2011.
SSB SPOTLIGHT Page 2 Thank You! The El Paso County Sheriff s Office would like to thank the following businesses for their support in making this year s Haunted House the huge success that it was. -Bassett Place -Walgreens -Lowes -104.3 Hit FM -105.1 Rock -107.5 Zeta -103.5 Planeta Thank You Dinner A dinner will be held on Friday November 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Region XIII Training Academy for all officers, personnel, and volunteers who assisted in the Halloween Haunted House. It was an amazing out come. Great Job and Thanks to all of you! SSB Employee Appreciation Night Caption describing picture or graphic. On Oct. 8 the Support Services Bureau held a cookout at the Region XIII Training Academy from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for officers and civilian employees thanking them for all of their hard work, dedication, and their support throughout the year. Family members were invited as well for appreciation on all the support they gave to the employees. The cookout was coordinated by Commander Campa and the supervisors from each section of the bureau who all pitched in to make this event possible. Food, drinks, door prizes, music (which was provided by Deputy Randolph Tabbutt), a jumping balloon with a slide for the children, and cakes were provided for everyone. An award ceremony was held as certificates were given to Employees of the Quarter : Deputy Paul Soria, Maintenance department- Dolores Corral, Academy Elizabeth Barraza, Lorena Martinez, and Pearl Patterson. Commander Campa also introduced the new Commanders Award and Certificate given to Deputy Alfredo Leon, Deputy Robert Salas, Deputy Randolph Tabbutt, Deputy Eduardo Placencia, Deputy Jesse Tovar, Sgt. Jose L. Hernandez, and Cristina Bendtsen. The cookout turned out to be a great fun night as everyone enjoyed spending time with their loved ones and fellow co workers. Commander Campa would like to thank everyone for all their hard work and commitment to the Support Services Bureau.
Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3 Amigo Air Show The Sheriff s Office participated in the Air Show held at Biggs Army Airfield. The event was coordinated by Deputy Rogelio Arreola who supervised and assisted in the event. The event was held on Saturday October 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday October 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event included the El Paso County Sheriff s Office Command Post, SWAT Armored Truck, Search and Rescue Truck, 2 Search and Rescue Razors, Unit 1010, New F-150 1015, and the Classic 1953 Chevy Show Truck. The Recruiting Team was in attendance with Deputy Enrique Cortez and Detention Officer Carolina Perez who were ready to answer questions for future employees who were interested in working for the Sheriff s Office by passing out information pamphlets. Children ID Kits and souvenirs were also distributed. The SWAT Armored Truck and SWAT equipment were displayed to people by Deputy Darrel Rackley and Deputy Omar Montoya. Deputies were allowing children to try on vests and head gear while displaying weapons and explaining to people the situations when they are used. Parents were also taking pictures of the children with smiles on their faces that got a chance to try on equipment. The Search and Rescue Team had their Truck, 2 Razors, and equipment displayed by Deputy Armando Alvarez, Deputy Joshua Azpeitia, and Deputy Carlos Azcarate. Deputies displayed razors by allowing children to sit inside and also allowing them to see other equipment. Deputies answered questions and gave examples of situations to people on their job duties. Overall, the Air Show was a spectacular event that gave the community the opportunity to see the different units of the Sheriff s Office.
SSB SPOTLIGHT Page 4 September & October Birthdays We would like to wish everyone in the month of September and October a very happy belated birthday! September Dep. Roberto Salas Emmanuel J. Soria Jorge Sandate Ruben Herrera Arturo Martinez Thomas Dean October Dep. Edgar M. SotoDep. Dep. Paul G. Soria Dep. Andrew Neverkovec Dep. Felipe Ramos Dep. Oscar Torres Genaro Delgadillo Alfredo Hernandez Happy Birthday to those who celebrate in November! -Joseph Casarini -Cristina Bendtsen -Pedro Duran -Joseph A. Padilla -Elizabeth M. Barraza -Conrad Bustillos -Sgt. Jose L. Hernandez Stop by Bassett Place on Dec. 6th - 10th and make your donation. Santa With a Badge 2010 The Community Services Section is sponsoring the Santa with a Badge event at Bassett Place on Dec. 6th -10th starting at 11 a.m. The event is to raise toys for those children less fortunate. The event will be sponsored by the El Paso County Sheriff s Office, the El Paso County Sheriff s Explorers, and 104.3 Hit FM featuring Johnny Cage who will be locked up in a cage for as long as it takes to post his bail of 500 toys. Come on out and join us by donating a toy and putting a smile on a Childs face. We hope to see you there.
Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 5 Photos From Employee Appreciation Night
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Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 7 Photos From Halloween Haunted House
Photos From Amigo Air Show