40 Years of service to the EPPD
In August 2015, the department proudly celebrated the 40th anniversary of two oldies but goodies, Officer Louie Reta #504 of the MVRC and Manuel Alvarez III # 486 of the CRCC. Both officers were commissioned with the EPPD on August 29, 1975 when Gerald Ford was president, the average price of gas was 44 cents a gallon, the average cost of a new house was $39,300.00, corduroy bell bottom pants, men ’ s turtlenecks and butterfly collars were super cool, and “ Jive Talkin ” by the Bee Gee ’ s was a #1 Hit. Since they joined the department, there have been seven U.S. presidents and eight police chiefs, as well as countless changes within the police department and in the laws we enforce. In addition to these two officers, the EPPD is proud to have an additional seven officers with 34 to 39 years of experience. These officers rank from officers still working in patrol, to Chief of Police. Lieutenant James Lockhart #620 (38 years) Chief Greg Allen #646 (37 years)
Officer Jesus Rodriguez #682 (37 years) Officer Edward Saucedo #686 (37 years) Officer Lorenzo Hernandez #744 (35 years) Sergeant Pete Herrera #767 (34 years) Officer Juan Montelongo #776 (34 years)
Thank you and congratulations to all officers for a lifetime of dedication and service to the City of El Paso!
Sgt. C. Vasquez presenting award to Officer Luis Reta
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