The El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association, along with the help of The Sheriff's Office Community Service section, hosted a Candlelight Vigil for Detention Officer Joseph Gomez who passed away Sunday the 22nd in a car accident.  #neverforgetjoe

​This past Wednesday at the membership meeting, nominations were accepted for Board of Directors on the EPCSOA Executive Board. Directors hold a term for 3 years and are responsible for voting on expenditures and other matters which directly effect the day-to-day of the Association. Nominees are as follows:

​This week the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association and the County of El Paso was signed. We are extremely grateful to have the support of the Commissioners Court and Sheriff Richard Wiles. Thank you for keeping public safety a top priority in El Paso County.

Thank you to all who attended and helped with this years EPCSOA Family Picnic at Wet'n'Wild. Special thanks to Terri Marquez, Texas Voodoo Stomp manager, for organizing all the bands that performed for our live entertainment. Also to Eddy (Razor) Garcia, Jeffrey (Animal) Wells, and Bobby (Bob Tender) Torres from Krank Audio for the set up. Thanks to 365 Baseball for making sure all of our members and guest had enough to eat and drink. It was an overwhelming turnout and a complete success.

​Today we honored the memory of Sergeant Robert J. Kaminski III by hosting a Commemoration Ceremony organized by Sgt. A. Galindo and staff at the Jail Annex.

​Members of your EPCSOA were honored to assist with the 2nd Jail Annex Family Day this past Saturday. 

​National Correctional Officers Week May 5th through May 11th. Thank you Judge and Commissioners Court, especially Commisioner Leon for preparing the resolution and taking the time to recognize our Detention Officers. Honored to tell your story and represent you.

Pete Faraone 
EPCSOA - President

​Photos from the 2019 Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Service which was held this passed Monday, May 6th in Austin. 

2019 Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Candlelight Vigil held at the TPO Monument located on the grounds of the State Capital on May 5th. Ceremony included Bagpipes, Drum Corps, Guest Speakers, Songs by Pat Green, and laser Thin Blue Line presentation.