April 2026

Beat eight encompasses a few businesses to include Bail Bond companies, Chevron gas station, Legal Services and Ducks Unlimited. Beat eight also includes the Fort Bend County Jail and Freeman Town which is a residential area. Beat eight is located on the south side of the City of Richmond. The boundary lines are everything south of Austin Street from S. Seventh St to Richmond Parkway and east of Hillcrest Drive.

This month, I met with Fred, a lifelong Freeman Town resident. Fred shared stories about growing up in Richmond and his experience playing collegiate football for Weatherford College. He returned in 1995 and expressed gratitude for the Richmond Police Departments involvement in the area. I introduced myself as the Beat Officer for Beat 8, provided him with my business card, and encouraged him to contact me if he ever needed assistance.

I also made contact with a man named Jesus at the Historic Lamar Homestead Park. Jesus stated he had been conducting business nearby and was waiting for a coworker to pick him up. During our conversation, he mentioned that he had lived in Richmond for many years. Jesus shared his son was soon to graduate high school and he expressed his desire to be the best example for his son.  I provided him with my business card and encouraged him to contact me if I could ever be of assistance, despite him currently residing outside the city.

Lastly, I joined Lieutenant Bentley, Sergeant Schmit, and Sergeant Robbins at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, where Class 50 of 45 police cadets were engaged in physical training. I participated in their workout alongside them. Also present were Mason Koehler, President of Class 45, and Francisco Huerta, President of Class 46. As the Vice President of Class 46, it was a meaningful and motivating experience to train with the cadets, encourage them, and build camaraderie across different agencies as well as see the academy staff that enabled and pushed me to where I can serve the City of Richmond. I am privileged to visit my police academy and to include it in my Beat and use that opportunity to represent the Richmond Police Department and our City to any future police candidates.

Goals Accomplished:

No Goals Completed This Month

Goals Next Month:

Reach out to Beat Captains to brainstorm an end of school/summer event.