Sheriff's Department unveils new look with uniforms and patrol units
By
Ray Gomez
Story Created:
Dec 2, 2009
Story Updated:
Dec 7, 2009
Sheriff Martin Cuellar unveiled brand new uniforms and patrol units for the department.
"Everybody is excited they've been waiting for this time. We are trying to have a better environment and more professional."
According to Sheriff Martin Cuellar, several deputies approached him wanting to change the uniforms. They formed a committee and deputies participated by choosing colors and material.
Another thing on the deputies’ wish list: new patrol units.
This year the Sheriff's Department will receive 23 brand new cars. All bought with different grants.
In addition the county paid for two of those vehicles, units with a totally different look.
"The black and white comes from DPS and it’s really an old tradition."
The units are equipped with the latest technology a deputy can ask for.
Some units are also equipped with license plate readers, a crucial tool for law enforcement along the border.
According to Sheriff Cuellar, they have added a new unit that focuses on the highways.
That idea came from a former DPS trooper, and they honored him by placing his initials on three units.
"Thanks, Sheriff Martin Cuellar, for the recognition he is giving my late husband Hector Rodriguez Junior. Thank you very much."
It was an emotional dedication that marks a new beginning for the Sheriff's Department.
According to Sheriff Martin Cuellar they will soon receive the remaining 12 patrol units.
He says they were in need of new units as they have already spent thousands of dollars repairing the old ones.
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Fire the inept junk said on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 8:20 AM
Not only the Law Enforcement agency needs new patrol cars.. The Agency needs new personnel and to free the sheriff Dpt of the corrupt junk that has been there for years, specially human rights violators and narco dealers.
32955274Nice job said on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 9:09 AM
Glad to hear about the new uniforms, anything has to be better than those horrible looking ones they have now. And get rid of that stupid hat too. Only state troopers can get away with cowboys hats. Personally I thought the black/gray uniforms looked pretty sharp. Brand new equipped cars, sheriff Cuellar is doing a nice "clean up" per say. Now if he hasn't already, all he need is to get rid of that dumb "doll" I saw on the news once. That was pathetic!
32957624BP said on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:27 AM
Wow!! now they can enter a beauty pageant. Clothing does not make the man!
32966512Bravo Poppa said on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 1:33 PM
Nice green uniforms, good choice of color.
32975967shame on you said on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:16 PM
shame on you pro 6 news you only publish what you want""""""""this is a blog
33008759They look brand new said on Thursday, Dec 3 at 11:00 AM
Kudos, our Sheriff dept. is breaking out of the old mold. The Duputies look professional. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
33032009cg said on Thursday, Dec 3 at 11:11 AM
"Shame on you" your right. Some of my blogs are not being shown either. They are acting like dictators.
33032701Anonymous said on Thursday, Dec 3 at 11:17 AM
You can not call yourself a news program if you dont talk about facts. Like lets say for instance why the city is covering up all the h1n1 numbers in Laredo and how some Well known respected person/s actually died because of the virus. Why do they cover up for the city and county?
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