Sgt. Thomas “Gene” Young passed away November 11, 2020 after battling stage 4 cancer. He was a wonderful father, husband, and friend. He will be greatly missed by the department and his family. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested donations to Assist the Officer in honor of his memory.
The best holiday lights show in all the land!! For each promo code redeemed during the 2020 Sugar Land Holiday Lights season, purchasers save $2 off each adult ticket price, and $2 is given back to ATO when you use PROMO CODE: ATO. To purchase tickets, visit SugarLandHolidayLights.com or mention Assist The Officer in the Ticket Office at Constellation Field. For more information, visit SugarLandHolidayLights.com or call 281-240-4487.
The oldest active K9 in Houston, Sita, touched hearts with her sweet personality and puppy like energy. She was the Narcotics Officer Association Canine of the Year in 2014, in addition to being awarded the 100 Club Service Animal of the Year for 2020. Sita spent most of her 13+ year career with Senior Officer Kristin Uhlin. During that time, they were responsible for seizing more than $50 million in currency and narcotics. Officer Uhlin and Sita were also working on a project with K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, in relation with Memorial Hermann Hospital Life Flight, to help provide emergency care to working, tactical dogs injured in the line of duty. She was just shy of her 15th birthday and her passing has truly saddened the department. In honor of Sita’s memory, donations can be made to Assist the Officer.
A fun holiday softball tournament to support Assist the Officer and the Blue Santa program! No entry or umpire fees, but we ask every player bring a brand new toy to donate to Blue Santa. Please, no tournament teams to keep it fun and all First Responders and their families are invited! There is a 16 team max and the cutoff is Nov. 13th, so sign up with Frank Medina at [email protected] ASAP!
Guns & Hoses is teaming up with Assist the Officer and First Responders Benefit Trust for Fighting for Toys. Starting Nov. 1st, you can drop off your toy donation at participating Houston Businesses and the toy drive will end with a boxing event at Buffalo Bayou Brewery on Dec. 18th! Please, save the date and follow Guns & Hoses on social media for more details – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @gunsandhoseshouston
Join us on this trail ride to show your support for all Law Enforcement and First Responders across the country and in the Great State of TEXAS! Entry To Ride is a minimum donation of $20.00. For more details & forms email: [email protected].
Sgt. Sean Rios, 47, a 25-year veteran of HPD, was shot and killed Monday after he engaged with a suspect in a gun battle. Please, pray for his family and 4 children as they mourn the loss of their father.
Officer Courtney Waller responded to the domestic violence call with Sgt. Preston on 10/20/20 and he was shot in the arm. He is currently in stable condition, but he will have a long road to recovery. If you would you like to support Officer Waller during his recovery, please donate below.
Sgt. Harold Preston, a 41-year veteran of the Houston Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty today, 10/20/20, while responding to a domestic violence call. Please, keep Sgt. Preston’s family in your thoughts and prayers. You can donate to his family below.