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12.

Meeting Date:	02/17/2009
Submitted For:	Randolph Doyer	Submitted By:	Randolph Doyer, Constable Pct. #2
Department:	Constable Pct. #2

Agenda Item

Consider approving Leo Enriquez for open deputy position for Constable Pct 2.

Background

Judge and Commissioners,

I am very honored to introduce our latest team member to the Pct 2 Constable’s Office. I will be respectfully asking for your approval on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 to approve Leo Enriquez. Below is the background information on Mr. Enriquez to aid in your decision. This is for an open position that has been approved in our budget. (Routine process by statute for new hires.)

Mr. Enriquez recently retired with Austin Police Department with an impressive career of 26 years. His last position at Austin Police Department was Assistant Chief under Chief Art Acevedo; with originally appointed to Assistant Chief under Chief Kathy Ellison. Mr. Enriquez served his country with the United States Air Force as a Security Police Officer for 13 years prior to him starting his career with the Austin Police Department.

While working with the Austin Police Department, Mr. Enriquez was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, a Honorable Conduct Citation, an Outstanding Achievement Award through the 100 Club, a Community Service Bar, a Certificate of Distinction, a City of Austin Basics Award, a Texas DARE Institute Top Team Member Award, a Safe Driving Bar with 3 clusters, and 48 Personal Commendations.

Mr. Enriquez has served in other areas of leadership to include the Austin Police Officers Association Board of Directors and was a Meet and Confer Negotiation Team Member for the Association as well. He has also be involved with the McNeil High School Booster Club, the Capital Area Drug Resistance Education Board, and was an advisory board member for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board. He is currently involved with the Amigos En Azul Hispanic Police Officers Association.

Throughout his career, he held the positions of Commander for the Northwest Area Command, Northeast Command Support Lieutenant, Sergeant, a Detective within the Robbery Unit, Court Liaison, and Patrol Officer.

Mr. Enriquez’s certifications include: Certified Public Manager- which he obtained in December 2000 from Southwest Texas State University. He has been a Dare Instructor, TCLEOSE Instructor, and is a graduate of the Tactical Air Command Noncommissioned Officers Leadership School. He has had his Master Peace Officer license since 1998.

He is presently enrolled at Texas State University working to complete his Bachelors of Arts and Science degree. He currently has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from ACC and has over 3700 hours in law enforcement training.

Thanks in advance for the consideration and should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Fiscal Impact

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Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	02/12/2009 11:38 AM
Form Started By: rdoyer		Started On: 02/12/2009 11:20 AM
Final Approval Date: 02/12/2009