The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week campaign committee cordially invites you to attend a Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony to be held on at on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 beginning at 9:00am.   Mayor Nelda Martinez and Chief Floyd Simpson will join the Honorable Judge Brent Chesney who will be Guest Speaker at the kick-off event.

Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988 to honor fallen officer, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in the line of duty while working undercover in Mexico. Camarena served in the United States Marine Corps and also worked at firefighter and police investigator prior to joining the DEA. 

This year marks the 28th anniversary of his death. The annual campaign brings attention to the effects of drug abuse, including illegal drugs, alcohol and prescription drugs, and the importance of drug abuse prevention.

The Corpus Christi Police Department, the United States Custom and Border Protection, the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division, and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department will visit schools throughout the month of October to educate and organize students to create a drug free environment.  The Police Department’s Enduros, Dive Team, Traffic & Safety Division Motors, Mounted Patrol, McGruff, and the Mobile Museum will be utilized throughout Red Ribbon Week.

Please join us as we celebrate this continued partnership between the community and law enforcement.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.  Please see attached calendar for listed events.

For further information contact:
Jose Flores, Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Directed Patrol Officer
Cell:  361-774-4415

CCPD HOSTS A WOMEN IN POLICING SEMINAR

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Del Mar College West Campus
ET (Emerging Technologies) Building Room 105
4101 Old Brownsville Rd
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

This presentation will cover several topics including information on the Corpus Christi Police Academy, women working in law enforcement, minimum standards, pay / benefits, and how to get started in a law enforcement career with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Current female Officers from CCPD will be available for Q&A, videos will be available to view and applications will be taken on site.

At the end of the seminar, the entrance physical fitness test will be offered to those who would like to participate and tips on how to improve in physical fitness.

The CCPD will offer refreshments and child care will be provided.

For more information and to RSVP please call: 800-743-2620 OR 361-826-4071.

We will see you there.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and our adoption partner, People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC), have teamed up with Chubby’s Mattress for their 2^nd annual adoption event.

On October 19, 2013, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and in Honor of Chubby’s birthday, an adoption event will be held at 5717 South Padre Island Drive.

Chubby’s will be giving away door prizes including pet bowls, gift baskets, and mattress sets.

Chubby’s has graciously sponsored all adoption fees for the month of October. All animals will be vaccinated, micro chipped, spay/neutered, and have city license.

Adoption applications will be on hand and will be approved by PAAC.  To pre-approve for an adoption, please complete the application online at http://ccpaac.org/forms/.

Targeted Enforcement Sweeps Begin Next Thursday of Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and Surrounding Cross Streets

In keeping with our dedication to reduce the stray animal population and educate the community on responsible pet ownership, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) continues to utilize the Target Spay/Neuter Program. One step of this process is the enforcement stage. Enforcement sweeps will begin on 10/24/2013 for Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and surrounding streets.

Our targeted programs focus on the animals at the greatest risk of being put down in the shelter or abandoned on the street. We choose neighborhoods based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping of high impound and stray areas. GIS lets us see the community through real data and not through generalizations. This means greater efficiency while using limited resources.

In addition to targeted enforcement of specific areas, CCACS Animal Control Officers perform neighborhood stray sweeps each Thursday. On 10/17/2013, Animal Control Officers issued 22 citations and rescued 10 stray dogs from the below streets:

800 block Redmond St.

3900 block Bradford Dr.

400 block W. Clark

1300 block S. Alameda

200 block Torreon St.

900 block Mendoza St.

1400 and 1500 blocks Buenos Aires

CCACS is committed to providing accessible spay neuter resources, rescuing stray animals off the streets of Corpus Christi as-well-as educating and empowering people to care for their pets.

Two new Police Reserves were sworn in by Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson as family, friends, and Officers looked on.  Chief Simpson administered the Oath of Office to Chris Hernandez and Richard Hinojosa and welcomed them to the Corpus Christi Police Department’s family.

Both men have prior law enforcement  as Reserve Officer Hernandez was employed as a Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Reserve Officer Hinojosa is currently employed by Nueces County Sheriff’s Department.   The swearing-in ceremony has been uploaded to the Police Department’s You Tube account at http://youtu.be/QMi1IAnYInA.

Reserve Police Officers are state licensed law enforcement officers who serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police. They are empowered with the same authority as our full-time officers. Members of the Corpus Christi Police Reserves Organization assist the regular sworn officers of the department in the enforcement of laws and maintenance of the peace. Reserve Officers are also called upon to assist at special events or during emergencies. Reserve officers volunteer their time without financial compensation. Uniforms and equipment are provided by the department.

If you would like additional information on our Reserve Program visit the Police Department’s website at www.ccpolice.com and select Join Our Team.  You can also contact Lt. William C. Abbott, Gang Unit Supervisor and Police Reserve Coordinator at  361-673-4411.

The Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Floyd Simpson, accepted a check at Police Headquarters on October 17 for $101,808 dollars on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League. The money was raised at the third Annual Dove Hunt on October 5 at the Lonesome Dove Ranch. This event was organized by Valero and supported by many sponsors. Mrs. Berry generously provided access to the Lonesome Dove Ranch for a day of hunting, skeet shooting, and other activities. This one charity alone is the entire operating budget for the year for the Police Athletic League.

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League offers recreational and athletic activities for at-risk youth in the community. The Police Athletic League began in Corpus Christi 10 years ago with 250 children and has now grown to 2,500 – 2,700 children ages 3-18 who are enrolled in the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League today.

The Police Athletic League is operated by volunteers, coaches, and support from community partners to provide positive role models and a family friendly environment for kids to participate in tee ball, basketball, baseball, volleyball, martial arts, softball all in a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere. Beyond the sports part, kids are learning life skills that will benefit them for years to come.

The Police Athletic League is always looking for volunteers and donations to the program. No child is turned away from CCPAL because of their income status. The Police Athletic League is 100% funded by contributions from companies, individuals, and foundations. The City of Corpus Christi and Police Department have been very good to the program providing land for baseball fields and police volunteers, but don’t receive any funds from the Police Department. The Police Athletic League relies on the public to support the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League.

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League would like to build a new boxing gym and support current programs with the money raised from the hunt.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will be hosting its Second Annual CCPD Picnic in honor of Retirees and employees of the Police Department on October  19, 2013, West Guth Park, beginning at  3pm.  If you are a retiree or police employee, bring your kids, grandkids, ice chest, blanket, and chairs.

We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, and drinks.  A Bouncy House for the Kids and lots more!

Remember to bring your old photos,  stories, or memorabilia to share.  Great fun for the whole family!

Retiree’s and Officers, please R.S.V.P. with Amy Breedlove at 361-886-2615 or via e-mail at Amybr@cctexas.com.