I am a Certified Texas Peace Officer and licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. I am also the only candidate with extensive training specializing in civil process.   In May, 2000, I received recognition on behalf of the citizens of Kendall County and the Kendall County Judge James W. Gooden for courage and actions above and beyond the call of duty for exemplary conduct during extreme circumstances.     My training and education consists of some of the following (partial listing): San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy Police Basic certification Police Intermediate certification Police Advanced certification Civil Process Training Domestic Violence Firearms Specialty Training Rapid Response to Active Shooter Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Investigative Topics – Violent Crimes against Women Crime Scene Search Arrest, Search and Seizure Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation Intermediate Impact Weapons Special Investigative Topics Cultural Diversity Juvenile Law TCIC/NCIC Less than Full Access Ethics and Integrity in Law Enforcement Community Policing to Reduce Domestic Violence Use of Force DWI Testimony Special Investigative Topics Racial Profiling DEA Highway Interdiction O.C. Spray certification Senior Officials Workshop for WMD/Terrorism Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle Thunder Ranch Defensive Handgun Thunder Ranch L.E. Tactical Rifle Thunder Ranch L.E. Tactical Handgun Thunder Ranch Precision Rifle Federal Bureau of Investigation: Specialty Firearms Training Calibre Press Street Survival Texas Education Code Texas Penal Code Texas Transportation Code Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Texas Health & Safety Code Texas Family Code Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Texas Parks & Wildlife Code     I am also a member of the Texas Justice of the Peace and Constables Association   In addition to my law enforcement experience, I also offer almost 20 years of being a local businessman and community supporter. I have been involved with and supported many local organizations, including the Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Rainbow Senior Center, Family Services, Boerne High School Shattered Dreams, Boerne Volunteer Fire Department, Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department, Kendalia Fire Department, Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department and many others. I have also assisted many organizations here in Kendall County with fundraising due to my experience in the auction profession.   I am a professional licensed Texas Auctioneer and I hold the following: Texas Auctioneer License (since 1989) Member of the Texas Auctioneers Association and the National Auctioneers Association (since 1989) Served as a Director with the Texas Auctioneers Association (1993-1995) West Texas Champion Auctioneer (1994) CAI Designation (Certified Auctioneers Institute 1995) Served on committees with both the Texas & National Auctioneers Associations BAS Designation (Benefit Auction Specialist 2007) State recognized auction seminar instructor     Interestingly enough, there are times when as Constables we must perform public sales (auctions) as part of our duties. My experience in auctions has carried into the Constable's duties. I have assisted other Constables in Kendall County with their auctions or public sales conducted under the color of the law at no cost to the county.     [Forres] [Qualifications] [Duties] [History] [Voting Info] [Contact] [Endorsements] [Pictures] Copyright © 2007 by Forres Meadows All rights reserved. Pol. adv. paid for by Forres Meadows