[22], Since 1883, 31 municipal officers have died while on duty. El Paso Times 0:00 0:44 Road closures for longtime El Paso police Chief Greg Allen's memorial and funeral services might impact your daily commute Thursday and Friday. We will honor his legacy by continuing to serve our community with the same passion and commitment as he did pic.twitter.com/WgfKS7NvAS, EL PASO POLICE DEPT (@EPPOLICE) January 18, 2023, #HSI El Paso special agents paid their respects to the late @CityofElPasoTX of @EPPOLICE Greg Allen. City spokeswoman Laura Cruz Acosta said the city plans to use an outside firm to launch the national search by months end, but did not provide further details on the process. In fiscal year 2023, the El Paso Matters is dedicated to providing our community with the information to make educated, informed decisions. Generations of police officers and staff have been guided by Chief Allens leadership; our hearts go out to them.Thank you Chief Gregory Allen, may you rest in peace. 1 min read. "Our heart goes out to his wife, Rosanne, and his entire family during this difficult time. February is El Paso Matters' anniversary month. I met Greg Allen early in my career and later appointed him as a Deputy Chief because of his unwavering support of the patrol officers who worked in the field; this support continuing during his time as Chief of Police. El Paso police detectives still are searching for a homeless man wanted on a murder charge in the stabbing death of an 18-year-old man earlier this month. [16], As of late 2013, the process of consolidation has not gone forward beyond talks. By the time issues arise to the chiefs attention, they are difficult to solve and almost always upset some groups when a final decision is made. Cesar Blanco (@CesarJBlanco) January 18, 2023. Allen was El Pasos longest Among his many accomplishments in his decorated career, one of his proudest achievements was creating the Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit. As a nonprofit newsroom, our donors make our work possible. WebPaso Police Department Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility, located at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79934 (Railroad Drive Facility), which is owned by the City. He later pleaded guilty to Improper Relationship Between an Educator and Student. He was sentenced to 400 hours of community service and a fine. Allen was born at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and grew up as one of three children in a military family. City of El Paso tweeted Tuesday afternoon, "The City of El Paso is saddened to report the death of longtime Police Chief Greg Allen. He said, Id have to think about that. We lost a great leader today, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said. Staffing shortages exist across the nation, and there is no relief on the horizon. Greg Allen "Chief" dedicated his life to the service of others. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest Drive. (1/2) I am saddened to hear about the passing of El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen. WebPolice Department. They must do something radical and actually work the streets alongside their officers. Throughout 40 years of service to the El Paso Police Department, Chief Allen gave his life to protecting and serving our community - and for that, his dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten. He rose through the ranks over the decades that followed, to include being promoted as deputy in charge of the Pebble Hills and Central regional command centers. [13][14], For years, city officials and officials in the El Paso County government have been discussing a possible consolidation of EPPD with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to reduce costs and improve law enforcement capability in the area. In fiscal year 2023, the [12] El Paso has been in the top three large cities (500,000+ population) with the lowest crime rates since 1997, and took the #1 spot for 2010-2013. In 1978, Allen joined the El Paso Police Department, starting off patrolling Central and the West Side. Please consider making a donation today so we can cover the stories that matter most. Tweet location (may not be the location of the incidents / event) : El Paso, Texas( 31.80495 -106.46595 ) Date and time of the incident / event : 01 March 2023 04:26 Today we lost a dedicated public servant, and friend to many, who gave over 44 years of his life to the service of his community. The search comes after El Paso Police Chief Greg Allens unexpected death in January. Proponents of this change include current sheriff Richard Wiles, city manager Joyce Wilson and others. The 22-year-old man was in a mental health crisis when he was fatally shot by a police officer in his parents home. Instead of accepting the system as it is currently structured, they are impacting local politics by using citizen-initiated referendums to change statutes. Pacillas, who has been serving as Assistant During Allens tenure as chief, El Paso was repeatedly ranked as the nations safest city based on crime data reported to the FBI. https://t.co/yEwzz6TLgp, Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez (@USBPChiefRGV) January 18, 2023, Daniel Borunda contributed to this report, This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Greg Allen El Paso police chief has died; here's the city reaction, Greg Allen dies after leading department for nearly 15 years, Greg Allen El Paso police chief has died; here's the city reaction, Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. 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WebTom Whitten previously served with the El Paso Police Department since his commission in 1990 and held the ranks of Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Allen's death was announced Tuesday afternoon by the city of El Paso. This page features just a few of He was also chief during the Aug. 3, 2019, Walmart massacre. El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving El Paso, Texas, United States. If a community wants different, then they should consider doing something differently. [6] Newspaper accounts were often heavily exaggerated for local entertainment value or to bolster a "wild west" image for the city to readers in the eastern United States. The department comprises about 1,131 sworn officers and 271 civilian employees. Before a community selects a new police chief, look for the evidence of the candidates willingness to meet, to collaborate, to advocate and to follow up. pic.twitter.com/nFQiUIV3iw, Cassandra Hernandez (@EPRepHernandez) January 17, 2023, Houston fire Chief Samuel Pea issued the following statement on Twitter, "Saddened by the passing of my friend,@EPPOLICE Chief Greg Allen. City Rep. Cassandra Hernandez said she wants to ensure the public and his family are involved in ways to respectfully honor Allen for his public service. However, if you were to ask officers what they believe their mandate is, it would look remarkably different from what the citizens want. Adios Amigo. All of Coopers violations are tied to the same incident. [7] During this period, the department employed a series of City Marshals who were known to be as rough and wild as the criminals in the frontier town, with shootouts and small scale wars being much more common than today for example in 1881 the "Four Dead in Five Seconds Gunfight." Immediately after high school, he went to work as a martial arts instructor at the YMCA before earning a bachelors degree in sociology from the University of Texas at El Paso. Dial 3-1-1 on any phone, report or look up your case online, or use the EP311 app! He will be greatly missed, and the City of El Paso will be forever indebted to him for his leadership. The City of El Paso is saddened to report the death of longtime Police Chief Greg Allen.Chief Allen joined the City of El Paso in 1978 and was named Chief of Police in March 2008.End of Watch January 17, 2023. pic.twitter.com/lYqI7lizzy, City of El Paso (@ElPasoTXGov) January 17, 2023. 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At the time of his arrest, he was assigned to the central business district that covers downtown. Allen died unexpectedly on Jan. 17 at the age of 71. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen, who had led the department for almost 15 years, died Tuesday. "Thank you for dedicating your life to our community and for so many years of wisdom and camaraderie. There is no single, biggest challenge. WebCongratulations to the new Interim Chief for the El Paso Police Department, Peter Pacillas! Allen's death was announced Tuesday afternoon by the city of El Paso. While his appointment comes at a sad time after the recent passing Nancy Bartlett, CSP on LinkedIn: El Paso names 3-decade police veteran to The best predictor of their future as a chief is their past performance, not what they promise to do. The deaths of police officers in the line of duty were an especially painful and difficult part of his job as chief, Allen once commented. How important is community input in the selection process and whats the best way to ensure that feedback is seriously considered? WebThe El Paso City Council voted Tuesday to approve renaming the El Paso police headquarters after late police chief Gregory K. Allen. Allen later defended his comments, saying they came at an "emotional time" with the deaths of the Dallas officers and he remained critical of theBlack Lives Matter movement, which he said created a negative portrayal of police officers. The next leader of the El Paso police force will oversee a department whose budget has grown 27% in the past five years. Although they grew up around the same time in El Paso, Allen and Stallworth never met until Stallworth retired and moved back to El Paso in 2017. He was EI Paso's first black Police Chief as well as EI Paso's longest serving Chief at the time of his death -15 years. Chief Allen fought for the City of El Paso and made it one of the safest cities in the nation. Greg then promoted to Sgt. However, departments do not have enough personnel to review hours and hours of videos to identify suspects. He was fined and ordered to undergo drug and alcohol testing. On behalf of the men & women of the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol we send our sympathies. Robert Gomez speaks about El Paso police Chief Greg Allen. As of Fiscal Year 2014, the agency had an annual budget of more than $118 million and employed around 1,300 personnel, including approximately 1,100 officers. Additionally, more and more citizen groups are studying administrative laws and availing themselves of their rights as codified in state statutes. May he rest in peace . Adios Amigo. How has law enforcement and policing changed over the last decade and what should a new leader consider to succeed in leading a police department? Communicate without ceasing, incline the ear and listen, always tell the truth and tell it early, know the law and base decisions on the rule of law, serve others, be vulnerable you will not have all the answers. In 2016, the highest-profile controversy occurred when Allen called Black Lives Matter"a radical hate group," blamingthem for the deaths of five officers who were ambushed in Dallas. The search comes after El Paso Police Chief Greg Allens unexpected death in January. Written by on 27 febrero, 2023. We will honor his legacy by continuing to serve our community with the same passion and commitment as Chief Allen.. This is a tremendous loss to the community of @ElPasoTXGov. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Under his leadership the City of EI Paso was ranked as "The Safest Large City in the Nation" three years in a row, as well as many other years in the top 10. Last year, in an unprecedented step, the El Paso City Council voted to settle a lawsuit by paying $1.2 million to a family that claimed poor policies and leadership from Allen led to the 2015 shooting of Erik Salas Sanchez. Greg credited his martial arts training and discipline as providing lessons that served him in all areas of his life. He or she remains in their office and they only see them if misconduct is at hand. pic.twitter.com/KhLbYRwpNg, FBI El Paso (@FBIElPaso) January 18, 2023. UPDATE (7:47 p.m.) The El Paso Police Department held a news conference to address Chief Allen's death. Rep. Isabel Salcido tweeted the following, "We have lost a great leader today. State boundaries are becoming less and less important. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Abundant Church, 1000 Valley Crest Dr, El Paso, Texas 79907. Millions of people will be heading somewhere sunny in the coming weeks, trading winter storms for sunshine but not all spring break getaways are created equal. [7], In 1889, the police department had its first appointed chief, T.C. He was named police academy class president and earned the class top award for physical fitness. Throughout the decades, he moved up to the rank of deputy chief in charge of the Central and Pebble Hills regional command centers. [6][8], In 1972, the department opened a second station to serve the east side and parts of the lower valley. The special agents gave a final salute to the chief Jan. 27 as his hearse passed by on Montana Avenue during a lengthy procession on its way to Evergreen Cemetery East. El Paso Matters: What are the key qualities city leadership should be looking for when hiring a new chief of police? For example, cameras are now commonplace. WebCliff Walsh has served as the Chief of Police for The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Police Department since 2005. Having trouble reading the obit? Greg met the love of his life Rosanne in 1996 and married her that same year. Chief Allen was a valued law enforcement partner, true leader and friend. [7], Newspaper accounts show the police starting to use motor vehicles for law enforcement in 1909. He spent part of his childhood in El Paso and the rest relocating to other cities in the United States and Germany. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters). Officers would say: arrest bad guys, stop pedophiles, stop active attacks, do reports and more reports and try to do it with a smile, because management expects that. President Donald Trump called Allen "one of the most respected men in law enforcement" during Trump's visit to El Paso following the Walmart attack. 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He was an esteemed member of our City family and we mourn alongside them., El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles said the region has lost a dedicated servant and a friend to many., I could go on and on about Gregs accomplishments and recognitions, but the thing I will miss most about him is our long phone conversations in which we were able to vent to one another, Wiles said in a statement. He said the chief felt Coopers use of force went outside of our normal arrest policy and use-of-force procedures, but didnt rise to the level of a criminal act, which can be the case with excessive force. Our heart goes out to his wife Rosanne and his entire family at this difficult and painful time. Finally, chiefs must accept full ownership of active attacks and our communities responses to them, and they must work with fire, emergency medical services and all other stakeholders to provide an integrated response to these crises. Allen's death was announced Tuesday by city officials. Throughout her career, Chief Chavez has held multiple executive leadership positions. Well hold the line from here. School threats can be reported to the El Paso Police Department by texting the information, threat or screenshot to 847411. Chief Allen served as the agencys interim police chief before he was formally appointed as the departments leader in March of 2008, the El Paso Times reported. 1 min read. I asked him, why dont you let me write your story? Thousands of mourners participated in the beloved police chiefs two-day memorial service, the El Paso Times reported. Houston is not listed on the official department website, but is listed on the Officer Down Memorial Page. Longtime El Paso police Chief Greg Allen has died after nearly 15 years at the department. Allen died unexpectedly on Jan. 17 at the age of 71. Kelli Smith, Staff Writer. Last year, the city of El Paso settled a $1.2 million civil-rights lawsuit with the family of Erik Emmanuel Salas-Sanchez, 22, who was fatally shot in 2015 in what civil rights lawyers claimed was a part of a pattern of excessive force used against mentally ill residents. WebField Training Officers, who shall be appointed by or approved by the Chief, shall receive an additional 7% of their salary added to their regular class grade and level pay during the period they serve. However, it is clear that the necessary ingredient for navigating this environment is emotional intelligence. He was the first and only supervisor of a full-time SWAT Unit. He has been involved in the study of martial arts for approximately 40 years. Kelli Smith, Staff Writer.Kelli covers public safety and the Dallas Police Department for The Dallas Morning News. The El Paso Police Department and the community are heartbroken over the loss of Police Chief Greg Allen, the department said. Elida S. Perez is a senior reporter for El Paso Matters. I have learned in 28 years of policing that there are always at least two camps in every department those who want an internal candidate because they like the direction of the department, and those who want a change. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen died Tuesday at age 71, the department and city announced. Allen was appointed the first African American police chief in El Paso in March 2008 after previously serving as interim chief following the retirement of former Chief Richard Wiles, who now is El Paso County sheriff. Allen grew up in El Paso and graduated from Bel Air High School. Whoops! He told an El Paso Times reporter that he does not plan to retire any time soon. We ask that you follow some simple guidelines: https://elpasomatters.org/republishing-guidelines/. To combat this, chiefs must communicate nonstop. [11], Despite being near the border with Mexico and across the river from Ciudad Juarez (one of the most violent cities in the western hemisphere), El Paso is a very safe city with low crime. Jan 11, 2008 Greg Allen was appointed by City Manager Joyce Wilson to be the interim chief of the El Paso Police Department. Allen had served in the El Paso Police Department for more than four decades and led the department as its chief for nearly We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Roseanne, and his entire family.. Allen also was chief during possibly El Paso's darkest hour when an Anglo out-of-town gunman killed 23 people and wounded dozens of others in a racially motivated mass shooting targeting Latinos in the Walmart store near Cielo Vista Mall on Aug. 3, 2019. In fiscal year 2023, the city allocated $192 million to the department, with one of the key drivers being collective bargaining pay increases. Back-to-back hurricanes more likely to happen: Study, Monday Forecast: Break from the winds for a bit, No. EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) The El Paso City Council voted Tuesday to approve renaming the El Paso police headquarters after late police chief Gregory K. Allen. At the age of 71, Chief WebHome Uncategorized el paso police department mugshots. However, it is clear that the necessary ingredient for navigating this environment is emotional intelligence, said Stan Stanbridge, president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and police chief of the San Marcos Police Department. "He earned the respect of every officer on his force, and I was proud to call him my friend. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen Assistant Chief Zina Silva announced his death in an email to officers Tuesday afternoon. For me, the patrol officer is the most important person (in the department) because thats the day-to-day contact that the people have with the department, Allen told the El Paso Times when he was appointed police chief in 2008. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said they will not seek the death penalty against the defendant. El Paso Inc. file photo Our heart goes out to his wife, Rosanne, and his entire family during this difficult time. Pearsall Police Chief Daniel Flores said fentanyl is forcing officers to change how they handle their jobs. El Paso Police Department. Rest easy, hero. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso. It is the mission of the El Paso Police Department to preserve life, to provide services with integrity and dedication, to enforce the law, and to She [7] However, during this time women actively served as "meter maids" or worked in the jail. The Dallas Morning News has filed records requests about the allegations. He was an animal lover and lifelong advocate for animals and wanted to ensure that someone was fighting for those animals that could not speak for themselves. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. Rep. Joe Molinar issued his deepest sympathies to the Allen family and said the chief was a great mentor and friend. El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen was not only an incredible chief of police, but he was an incredible son, husband, father, and friend, Mayor Oscar Leeser said in a statement. Police said Cooper crashed into a suspect during an unauthorized chase and then cursed at him. Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. [26], List of law enforcement agencies in Texas. by Elida S. Perez, El Paso Matters February 22, 2023, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. 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Chief Allen was a leader, a guardian, & an El Pasoan. The goal is for "60-20-20" or 60% of time on reactive work (responding to calls), 20% of time on administrative tasks and 20% of time for community patrols and community involvement. Many older newspaper accounts are inaccurate and documents from before about 1950 were lost in a fire. Some marshals were involved in confrontations out of town including the El Paso Salt War and the Lincoln County War. Texas Gov. Cagle couldnt immediately be reached for comment. For one scene, Sheriff Richard Wiles was dressed as an El Paso patrol officer guarding a crime scene. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [7], In 1946, the department hired its first African American officer (the official website states that four African American veterans were appointed in 1945[7]) However, between that time and the 1970s-1980s, black officers were not allowed to do many of the things other officers could do, including arrests, driving vehicles or writing reports. He has been a journalist in the Texas Borderlands since 1986. [5], The early history of the department is difficult to study. Allen was with the El Paso Police Department since 1978; he became the city's first Black police chief nearly 15 years ago. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The e-mails included graphic and bloody pictures of three men who were apparently shot by a police officer who was standing over them with his firearm. Allen, 71, was El Pasos police chief since 2008 and the first African American to hold that rank. 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