Sgt. John Lopez Promotion

On October 1, 2009 Detective John Lopez was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Detective John Lopez, a 26 year veteran with the Galveston Police Department (1975-2001), was hired by our agency on March 12, 2001 as a Property crimes/Major case investigator. In August of 2007 he was named the Street Operations Supervisor.

At the time John retired he was working as a Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division where he had twelve years experience both as a Detective and as a Narcotic Investigator. John served on the Galveston PD SWAT team for five years and has been a Certified Hostage Negotiator for the last seven years. John is a TCLEOSE licensed instructor and holds a Master Peace Officer License. While with Galveston John was a Field Training Officer and in charge of the Field Training Orientation program for new police officers.

Dickinson Citizen Police Academy Class 15

On 05/28, the Dickinson Citizen Police Academy Class 15 graduated. The class attended the fifteen week program learning the working mechanics of their police department. The graduates are encouraged to join our Dickinson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (DCPAAA). Anyone wanted to attend a CPA class please contact Officer Tony Valdez at (281) 337-6370.

Dickinson Police Department Hosts

Second Annual Senior Day

The second annual Senior Citizen Day at the Dickinson Police Station was held on February 27, 2008, with an overflow crowd of approximately sixty senior citizens in attendance. Officer Tony Valdez, Community Policing Coordinator, opened the program with advice and tips on personal safety and some of the scams in the area targeting our Senior population. Dickinson Police Department Chaplin, Dr. Wm. H. King III, (Pastor of Greater New Hope Baptist Church), formally opened the program with an uplifting prayer of hope and guidance.

Dickinson Police Chief Ron Morales welcomed all and reminded them that Senior Citizens are always welcome to call or come by with any questions, problems or just to visit. His message ended with an invitation to the Seniors to tour the Station and meet the staff.

In her presentation to the Seniors, Carolyn Suderman, President of Dickinson Police Academy Alumni Association explained how to participate in the Citizen’s Police Academy and Association and highlighted some of the activities that the association sponsors.

Vickie Mc Callister of the Dickinson Library, Corine O’Brien of M. I. Lewis, Mary Allen of Denson Home Health, and Vernita Rawls, Dickinson Police Department Dispatcher, described the services that each organization was able to provide and invited the Seniors to avail themselves of their services and programs.

Charles Goodnight, Minister of Texas City Mainland Church of Christ and Sylvia Medina, City of Dickinson Court Clerks Office spoke to the Seniors regarding the importance of ‘Belonging and Socializing.’ They advised the Seniors to stay active and belong to a group that will provide comfort and enjoyment.

Sherry Jones, member of the DCPAAA and CVL Volunteer, demonstrated to the Seniors the art of making handicrafts from articles found in the home or from inexpensive craft shops. Sherry also spoke on keeping positive thoughts and how important they are to a person’s well being.

Guest speakers at this event were Angela Bimage and Deyna Sims-Hodby from the Resource Crisis Center of Galveston. Ms. Hodby explained the purpose of Crime Victim Liaisons and how their services could be accessed.

The featured motivational speaker was Tom Medlin, Santa Fe Police Department Chaplain and minister of Arcadia Christian Church. Tom addressed the “Joys of Being a Senior Citizen.” Tom regaled the audience with his comical tales of senior life.

Completing the event was Dickinson Police Department’s own Officer James Johnson who sang a beautiful rendition of, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” to a teary audience and then hit a high note with a ‘Senior Life’ version of “Jesus Loves Me.”

Hostesses at this second annual event were: Sherry Jones, Regina Mitchell, Darlene Price, Kathie Millilo, Peggy Wright, and other DCPAAA members. They were joined by staff of the Dickinson Police Department. The event ended with a tour of the station led by Officer Roger Byars, Community Policing Division.

Senior Day is held annually in February at the Dickinson Police Department and is sponsored by: Dickinson Police Department Community Liaison Officer, Tony Valdez and Crime Victim Liaison, Nelda Harles.

GUILTY - Of having a Big Heart!

Officer Roger Byars “arresting” Deborah Roberts of the L3 Communications company.

Officers with the Dickinson Police Department’s Community Policing Program recently participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up event held at the Outback Steakhouse in Webster. Officers Tony Valdez, Roger Byars, and Walt Candelari spread out across the Clear Lake area ‘arresting’ those who had warrant issued for them and transported them to the restaurant where they called their friends to help make their ’bail.’ Once their bail had been arranged and a nice meal served by the Outback, they were returned to their jobs with their stint behind bars little more than a pleasant memory knowing that they were able to make a contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and those they serve!

New Officer

	Officer Jack Ferrell was hired by the Dickinson Police Department on February 4, 2008, and is currently in the first phase of field training. Jack graduated in the top ten from ACC Police Academy. Jack enjoys going to the gun range, woodworking and fishing in his free time.

Blue Santa 2007

The Dickinson Police Department Blue Santa program assures that the children of needy families receive educational and entertaining toys and clothing for the Holidays. Our families come to us from all walks of life. The Dickinson Police Officers compassionately and confidentially find families in need and with their help Blue Santa provides Holiday cheer. We work in conjunction with Empty Stocking each year to assure we do not duplicate recipients.

Blue Santa volunteers consist of members of the City of Dickinson , Dickinson Police Department, Dickinson Citizens Police Department Academy Alumni Association, the COPS program, Galveston County Extension Office, Festival of Lights, and other civic organizations and churches.

Volunteers are welcome to help with wrapping, shopping, delivery of gifts and good cheer. Families and organizations wishing to “adopt” a family are welcome to call Tony Valdez or Nelda Harles .

Our goal is to serve the children of Dickinson !

Come join us on December 22, 2007 at the Dickinson Police Department and MEET Blue Santa and his helpers.

National Night Out 2007

National Night Out was be held on August 7, 2007. The programs is designed to bring neighbors together in the fight against crime. Neighborhoods are encouraged to plan events to allow area residents to meet and socialize with each other.

This year there were 16 different planned events held throughout the city. Everything from barbeque to ice cream was on hand. Kids, parents, and grandparents all came out to meet their neighbors, celebrate and strengthen neighborhood and police-community partnerships in the battle against crime.

The celebrations were all visited by Dickinson Police Officers, Dickinson Volunteer Firefighters, Citizen's on Patrol, Dickinson Citizen Academy Alumni Association members, City Council members, Sheriff and Constable Deputies.

Next years celebration will be announced at a later date. For information call Terri Rogers at (281) 337 6312. You may also contact her by e-mail at trogers@ci.dickinson.tx.us.

You can view photo slide shows from some of the 2006 National Night Out parties by clicking on the images below.

Fifty Club Award

The 50 Club held their 36th Annual Award banquet on May 7, 2007 at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Detective Tim Cromie was awarded the Officer of the Year for the Dickinson Police Department. Detective Cromie has been a certified peace officer since 1985. Tim was hired by the Dickinson Police Department as a Patrolman in September 1999 and immediately transferred to the position of school liaison officer at the Dickinson High School.

In October 2002 Tim was promoted to a Detective’s position in the Criminal Investigation Division where he serves as a special crimes investigator specializing in crimes against children and sex related crimes.

Tim is a licensed Police Instructor and holds a Master Peace Officer License. Tim’s credentials certify him as a DARE instructor and he holds a Basic Police Juvenile Officer Certification from the Institute of Criminal Justice of Southwest Texas State University.

RETIREMENT

On January 31, 2007 Officer Ken Heimann became the first officer in the history of the Dickinson Police Department to retire. Ken first came to work for the Dickinson Police Department as a volunteer reserve officer. When the reserve program was discontinued Ken was hired as a part-time officer working in traffic enforcement. At the time Ken was working full time as an ROTC instructor at Dickinson High School.

When Ken retired from teaching he came to work full time as a patrol officer for the Dickinson Police Department. Ken finished his career running the jail division.

After Ken's wife, Gerry, started listing post-retirement duties, Ken decided that he would continue to work part-time and assist with the city jail.

Congratulations Ken.

Check out the 2006 Events