2009 Events

Dickinson Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program Contributes to the

Police Department’s Stuffed Animals for Children in Crisis Program

The Dickinson Public Library ended its’ Children’s Summer Reading Program with an awards ceremony honoring those who read the most books during the summer. In addition, these children donated stuffed animals that are used by Dickinson Police Officers to give to children who are victims of domestic abuse or in a crisis situation. Presenting the stuffed animals to Officer J. Johnson of the Patrol Division is Kathy Soehl, Director of Dickinson Public Library, and Reading Award recipients’ Judy Taller and Jamie Taller.

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. 

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