El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Community Services
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Community Services Section is currently comprised of 4 Sheriff's Deputies & one Deputy Sergeant. Our main office is located at Sheriff's Office Headquarters located at 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, TX 79938. Our office numbers are (915) 538-2271 / (915) 538-2134 / (915) 538-2133 / (915) 538-2133 / (915) 538-2135. A detailed message can be left or you can email Sergeant Michael Gonzalez at MGonzales@epcounty.com
Our main goal is to educate the county residences on different topics ranging from: How to not be a victim of a property crime to drug prevention education in schools and even parenting classes. We handle career day presentations and go out to health fairs where we utilize some of our aforementioned flagships. We conduct follow-ups with victims of various property crimes throughout the county and educate them on how to not be re-victimized. We conduct home safety surveys which helps the homeowner better secure his home. We attend neighborhood watch meeting where we advise homeowners about Operation ID. This program consists of deputies making appointments with homeowners to help engrave valuable or sentimental property. The property is then inventoried and the inventory sheet is then maintained by the homeowner in case theft occurs. All these topics are done in hopes that we as a section can help to prevent crime from happening.
Below are some of the specialized features provided by the Community Services section:
• Secure Our Schools (SOS)

Secure Our Schools SOS

Various trainings offered to the community:

SOS GOALS

PREVENTION TACTICS

A grant funded program that will develop and implement a curriculum, in partnership with law enforcement, to focus on:

• School based emergency management and preparedness training

• Proactive security training of school personnel and students

• Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and first responders

• Any other measures that may provide a significant improvement in security

•Bullying Prevention

•Active Shooter Awareness

•School Lockdowns

•Security Assessments for businesses and residents

• Emergency Preparedness Assistance

•Child Safety Seat Inspection, education and installation

• McGruff Program

•Amber Alert System

• Gang Awareness

• Drug Awareness

• Career Day

• Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program

• Abusive Relationship Prevention

• Neighborhood Watch Program

•Implement community policing strategies that strengthen partnerships for safer communities

•Collaborate in areas of El Paso County Independent School Districts

•Aid school security by reviewing emergency preparedness procedures

•Provide training, exercises, audits and community awareness presentations to schools

•Increase public and school safety

•Improve communication with schools and first responders

Teamwork is essential.

• Community involvement

• Training

• Education

• Awareness

• Securing the school premises

Together we can work towards safer and more secure schools.

• "Sheriff's Town"- The purpose is to go out into the community, specifically schools and businesses, to educate young children on bicycle safety. Deputies create a mock town complete with buildings, stop signs, and four way intersections to help promote bicycle laws and educate children on the required safety equipment needed when riding a bicycle.
• "Operation AMBER"; The purpose is to create a computer file with a child's name, age, height and weight, and other important descriptors in case the child is ever missing. The generated file is then downloaded into a central data base where law enforcement is able to retrieve the child's information, picture and finger prints. The parent is given a plastic card which reflects the same information the day the file is created. This information, when retrieved, is then forwarded to other area law enforcement agencies, broadcasters, and TxDOT TransGuide®; all in the hopes of finding the missing child faster. Children 17 and younger qualify for the program. Groups interested in the program pay a small fee for supplies only. A calendar of AMBER events which are open to the public will follow.
• "Explorer Post"; The purpose of this organization is to afford an opportunity for young adults in the community to observe, participate and learn about law enforcement. We will provide our members with sound information in which to base their decision on pursuing a future law enforcement career. At a minimum this Post will provide its members with the tools to become productive law-abiding citizens of El Paso County by instilling self-pride, dignity and integrity to each member.
To be eligible for membership, the applicant must be at least 14 years of age and have completed the eighth grade, or 15 years of age and not yet 20 years of age. Explorers registered in the post prior to their 20th birthday may continue as a member after their 20th birthday until the post re-charters or until they reach their 21st birthday.All members MUST maintain a passing grade average in each subject while attending school. A grade of "D" or lower will automatically place that Explorer on probation until grades can be brought up to a "C" or better.