EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) The El Paso City Council voted Tuesday to approve renaming the El Paso police headquarters after late police chief Kelli Smith, Staff Writer.Kelli covers public safety and the Dallas Police Department for The Dallas Morning News. A 2011 study showed that police officers were spending 75% of their time responding to calls and 25% of their time on administrative work with little time left over for community patrols. He was the longest-serving chief in the history of EPPD, leading the Department for about 15 years. Free parking will be available at the Convention Center and Union Plaza Parking Garage. Our heart goes out to his wife Rosanne and his entire family at this difficult and painful time. WebCongratulations to the new Interim Chief for the El Paso Police Department, Peter Pacillas! February is El Paso Matters' anniversary month. He has been involved in the study of martial arts for approximately 40 years. El Paso County Commissioner and former El Paso Police Chief Carlos Leon knew Allen for decades. Daughters, Nicole Broeckel and Monique Pasco. Houston is not listed on the official department website, but is listed on the Officer Down Memorial Page. A professional police chief will have to steward this divide and bring both sides closer to an informed reality. 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. WebThe El Paso City Council voted Tuesday to approve renaming the El Paso police headquarters after late police chief Gregory K. Allen. Gone too soon. This may be caused by the high immigrant population in the city and the generally immigrant-welcoming environment. Growth since then has increased the number of stations to five (not including the central command). WebPolice Department Teams & Operations (915) 212-4000 Report Online Online Forms Join EPPD Join the Force Open Records Request Inter-Agency Records Request Anonymous Tip Submit Now Teams & Operations We have many teams, divisions, and related operations that the EPPD works with and uses everyday. El Paso Matters asked Stanbridge for his thoughts on how a city should select its police chief, including what input a community should have in the process, what qualities a police chief should possess and what challenges a new chief may face and take on. We want to send our condolences to his family and the men and women of #EPPD. It was also not unheard of to have local, state and federal law enforcement at odds, including armed confrontations. "While the El Paso Police Department and the citizens of El Paso lost their beloved Chief of Police, I also lost a dear friend. A cause of death was not disclosed. 1 Carlos Leon About DA Victim Services Events Case Portal FAQ Public Service Announcements His brother, Geoffrey Allen and sister, Sylvia Brown. After several successful years Greg promoted to Lieutenant and again returned to patrol. He was 71. pic.twitter.com/IjR5wxySZG, El Paso Fire Department (@EPTXFire) January 17, 2023, This is a terrible loss for Chief Allens family, and it is heartbreaking for us, his City family as he meant so much to our organization and to our community. My heart goes out to his family and to all of the police officers that have had the pleasure of working with him over the past 40 plus years with the city of El Paso, Hernandez said. He will be greatly missed, and the City of El Paso will be forever indebted to him for his leadership. Chief Allen joined the EPPD in 1978 was initially assigned to patrol on the citys central and west side, according to the El Paso Times. [6], Obstacles to consolidation include questions of who would control the metropolitan agency, training levels and the complexity of combining the departments. Allen, 71, has been El Pasos police chief since 2008, the first African American to hold that rank. Allens body will lie in state from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center in Downtown El Paso. Please consider making a donation today so we can cover the stories that matter most. Elida S. Perez is a senior reporter for El Paso Matters. His 45-year police career serving the citizens of EI Paso and his community has made a profound impact. [20][21], In 2012, F/X Networks filmed portions of their new show, The Bridge, in El Paso. Greg was selected Chief of Police in 2008. Police said Cooper crashed into a suspect during an unauthorized chase and then cursed at him. [3] Greg Allen was appointed as the EPPD's chief of police in March 2008[4] and served until his death in January 2023. On behalf of the men & women of the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol we send our sympathies. Throughout the decades, he moved up to the rank of deputy chief in charge of the Central and Pebble Hills regional command centers. [23], In June 2009, Sergeant Miguel Lucero began an inappropriate relationship with a female student at a Riverside High School where he was assigned. Greg then promoted to Sgt. What are the qualities the police force itself looks for? Greg Abbott has authorized flying flags at half-staff in El Paso County in honor of Allen. He was dearly beloved by the force. 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Allen was El Pasos longest [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." And he said, who wants to talk about me? Chief Allen was a valued law enforcement partner, true leader and friend. School threats can be reported to the El Paso Police Department by texting the information, threat or screenshot to 847411. The next leader of the El Paso police force will oversee a department whose budget has grown 27% in the past five years. He or she remains in their office and they only see them if misconduct is at hand. Dr. Martin Luther King said it well when he said that the riot is the voice of the unheard. 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. [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. We lost a great leader today," El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said in a statement. He earned the respect of every officer on his force, and I was proud to call him my friend. My heart and condolences goes out to his wife, family & the men&women of the EPPD who had the honor of knowing and working with him.You will be missed pic.twitter.com/010N3EIWIc, Chief Samuel Pea (@FireChiefofHFD) January 18, 2023, Gloria Chavez, the former chief of the Border Patrols El Paso Sector issued the following statement, "My deepest condolences to family, friends, & workforce of El Paso Police Dept. He was a dedicated servant of our community, always putting the needs of the people first. Sgt. At the age of 71, Chief Chief Deputy District Attorney: Jennifer Viehman, #33163 105 E. Vermijo Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone Number: 719-520-6000 [P-7] PEOPLES MOTION TO LIMIT PUBLIC ACCESS Comes now, Michael J. Allen, District Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, and his duly appointed Chief Deputies, respectfully submits the following According to the nonprofit news Fingerprinting began in 1915. 15. El Paso Matters: What are the key qualities city leadership should be looking for when hiring a new chief of police? Allen's death was announced Tuesday by city officials. 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. A companion complaint is that their supervisors, including their chiefs, do not recognize them for what they do right, only for what they do wrong. The El Paso Police Departments Twitter account added this statement on Allens death: EPPD and the community are heartbroken over the loss of Police Chief Greg Allen. She said she is confident Gonzalez will implement an appropriate interim chief and do his due diligence in finding a permanent replacement. In 1978, Allen joined the El Paso Police Department, starting off patrolling Central and the West Side. "We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Rosanne, and his entire family.". Proponents of this change include current sheriff Richard Wiles, city manager Joyce Wilson and others. UPDATE (7:47 p.m.) The El Paso Police Department held a news conference to address Chief Allen's death. [7], Newspaper accounts show the police starting to use motor vehicles for law enforcement in 1909. My heart and prayers go out to his wife Roseanne, his family and all the members of our El Paso Police Department. Allen was born at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and grew up as one of three children in a military family. Professional policing requires that we recognize the gulf that exists between what citizens want and what officers are offering. He was a member of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics or SWAT Team. He is probably one of the finest individuals Ive had the honor or pleasure to serve with or to know personally, former Mayor Dee Margo told KTSM. The Walmart mass killing case is pending in state and federal court. As the city embarks on a national search to replace its longest serving police chief, the leader of a state police association said past performance not promises should be key when filling the position. He was later assigned to the training division of the Police Academy when he ensured that all police recruits were well prepared for job ahead. "He earned the respect of every officer on his force, and I was proud to call him my friend. Chief Allen fought for the City of El Paso and made it one of the safest cities in the nation. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen, who had led the department for almost 15 years, died Tuesday. During his tenure in the Tactical Section and SWAT, he served as a field officer as well as a supervisor. Memorial and funeral services for Allen will take place Thursday and Friday, including a public tribute at the Downtown convention center. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Will the February ice storm affect bluebonnet season? 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. Chief Allen was a leader, a guardian, & an El Pasoan. This story was updated at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 with funeral arrangements. He was also chief during the Aug. 3, 2019, Walmart massacre. Help us celebrate: Donate now. [25], In 2012, seventeen officers were indicted on charges of faking records to gain overtime pay. Galaviz said the district is exploring options for restructuring the department and possibly having a lead officer in lieu of a chief. Over the decades, Allen dealt with several controversies as chief and survived attempts to remove him. Lyons had previously served in the Fire Department and was not the typical "rough" character previously known in El Paso law enforcement. Before joining the staff, she reported for the Chicago Tribune and KTSM, the NBC affiliate in El Paso. Communities want leadership, so they should consider all applicants regardless of where they are coming from. As of Fiscal Year 2014, the agency had an annual budget of 14. 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[15] All El Paso County sheriffs since 1985 have been former EPPD officers, including current Sheriff Wiles, who was formerly EPPD's chief. Allen would survive the controversies as a police chief respected by the men and women of law enforcement and supported by many El Pasoans. Allen, 71, was El Pasos police chief since 2008 and the first African American to hold that rank. Since staffing is critical, chiefs must leverage technology in ways that were not contemplated a decade ago. 17 Canyon Randall ends Riversides season, Riverside boys ready for Canyon Randall in Regionals, UTEP football begins preparations for 2023 season, Locomotive FC signs Luis Moreno, becomes clubs youngest, Lillard posts 71 points, 13 3s, then gets drug test, Animal shelters compete to raise funds, awareness, Emaciated horses rescued after found without food,, Star on Mountain knocked out by high winds, Socorro opens new communications/dispatch center, Diabetes, Now What? He was a dedicated servant of our community, always putting the needs of the people first. In 1978 Greg began his career with the EI Paso Police Department in the patrol division. He was inducted into the citys Boxing and Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1995. Sgt. Chief Allen passed unexpectedly. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Roseanne, and his entire family.. Update: Revised at 8:18 p.m. to include a response from one of the officers. Being a police chief is a very difficult profession. Officer Barron Cooper was terminated during a disciplinary hearing, police spokeswoman Kristin Lowman said. 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. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grady R. Allen and Janet Lee. He was an esteemed member of our City family and we mourn alongside them.. El Paso Inc. file photo Kelli Smith, Staff Writer. El Paso police chief, state GOP chairman pose in group photo without masks or social distancing, Photos: El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen memorial service, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. Lowman declined to say when Coopers violations occurred. ", Our hearts and thoughts are with the family and friends of Chief Allen and with our brothers and sisters of the El Paso Police Department.Thank you for dedicating your life to our community and for so many years of wisdom and camaraderie. Garca also suspended a different officer, Aaron Cagle, for 20 days in connection with his arrest last year on charges of interference with public duties and public intoxication. The search comes after El Paso Police Chief Greg Allens unexpected death in January. Additionally, more and more citizen groups are studying administrative laws and availing themselves of their rights as codified in state statutes. by Elida S. Perez and Robert Moore, El Paso Matters January 17, 2023, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. WebEL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) The City of El Paso announced the appointment of Peter Pacillas as the interim police chief. In 40-plus years with the department, he has worked as a patrol officer, training specialist at the Police Academy, sergeant, lieutenant and deputy chief. However, departments do not have enough personnel to review hours and hours of videos to identify suspects. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso. No information on services was immediately available. 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. From a character standpoint, he was unsurpassed in his integrity. We will honor his legacy by continuing to serve our community with the same passion and commitment as Chief Allen.. 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. They should be hard on problems, but respectful of people. They must meet at least monthly with their association leaders and discuss issues that affect all employees, including civilians. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. He was an esteemed member of our City family and we mourn alongside them.. 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. Jadon Jeter Robinson, who had lived in Northeast El Paso, died Feb. 2 after he was mortally "Thank you for dedicating your life to our community and for so many years of wisdom and camaraderie. Three members of the El Paso city council issued statements following Greg Allen's death. Chief Allen was a police officer for 45 years and headed up the EPPD for nearly 15 years, the El Paso Times reported. Robert Gomez speaks about El Paso police Chief Greg Allen. Pacillas graduated from the El Paso Police Academy in 1988 and rose through the ranks to be appointed assistant police chief in 2009. Chapin outlasts Parkland to go to 3rd straight Sweet, Crash in Central El Paso sends 3 people to hospital, Round table on public safety after high-profile, Bryant family gets $28.85M over crash photos, Nearly half of US murders going unsolved, data show, 9 day forecast: Winter storm may produce snow this, Tuesday Forecast: Warm and windy conditions, 9 day Forecast: Strong back-to-back winds this week. A Tribute to Chief Gregory K. Allen will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the El Paso Convention Center (1 Civic Center Plaza), El Paso, Texas 79901. 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. Greg was a strong believer in law and order and held steadfast to his commitment of holding criminals accountable. Generations of police officers and staff have been guided by Chief Allens leadership; our hearts go out to them. He earned the respect of every officer on his force, and I was proud to call him my friend, Leeser continued. If a chief spends too much time investing in internal processes and relationships, then the community bemoans that he or she is not responsive. Homeland Security Investigations El Paso Special Agent in Charge Francisco B. Burrola said: HSI El Paso is saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Police Chief Greg Allen. "Our heart goes out to his wife, Rosanne, and his entire family during this difficult time. [26], List of law enforcement agencies in Texas. 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. I used to watch a TV show starring Jack Webb 'Dragnet.' His tenure was not without controversy. Assistant Chief Zina Silva announced his death in an email to officers Tuesday afternoon. Rep. Joe Molinar issued his deepest sympathies to the Allen family and said the chief was a great mentor and friend. El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said the 71-year-old police chief died while he was recovering from a medical procedure, KFOX reported. . El Paso Matters is dedicated to providing our community with the information to make educated, informed decisions. 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. May he rest in peace . He will be greatly missed, and the City of El Paso will be forever indebted to him for his leadership., Our heart goes out to his wife Rosanne and his entire family at this difficult and painful time, the mayor continued. He had been with the department since 1978 and rose up through the ranks. A cause of death has not been released. They remain in our thoughts and prayers.. The rampant bloodshed in Mexico never spread to the El Paso side of the border. Help us celebrate our birthday - become an El Paso Matters donor today! Throughout her career, Chief Chavez has held multiple executive leadership positions. He 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. 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. He graduated from Bel Air High School in 1969 where he was active in the JROTC program. There is no single, biggest challenge. Our heart goes out to his wife Rosanne and his entire family at this difficult and painful time, Leeser wrote. HSI El Paso will always cherish his memory, and be indebted for his service to our great city. Cesar Blanco (@CesarJBlanco) January 18, 2023. The Dallas Morning News has filed records requests about the allegations. Email Email. [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. Allen studied martial arts for decades and was inducted into the El Paso Boxing and Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1995. Harvey is the longest-serving member of the department and currently presides over the Criminal Investigation Division and Tactical Unit at the Central Regional Command. Join us in prayer that God will 1 min read. "I could go on and on about Greg's 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. 195 S Orange Street El Paso, IL 61738 (309) 527-5340. elpasoilpd.org . Her experience includes work as city government watchdog reporter for the El Paso Times, investigative reporter for El Paso Newspaper Tree and communities We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Roseanne, and his entire family., Joyce Wilson, the city manager who promoted Allen to chief in 2008, called him a patrolmans chief. To do this, chiefs cannot manage by email. 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