Deputy Brandon Herlong and Deputy Michael Ivy receive "OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD" from the 100 Club for their actions on the night Deputy Pete Cupial was shot and injured. Deputy Brandon Herlong and Deputy Michael Ivy receive "OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD" from the 100 Club for their actions on the night Deputy Pete Cupial was shot and injured.
On September 16, 2007, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Pete Cupial was injured while answering a 911 hang up call. After ringing the door bell of the residence, he was greeted by a hail of gun fire. Deputy Cupial attempted to retreat when he was struck in the leg once, grazed above his waist, and a third bullet struck his handcuff case. Deputy Cupial was able to crawl to safety underneath a parked car and used his radio to call Dispatch for help. Deputies Brandon Herlong and Michael Ivy where the first units to arrive on the scene. Both deputy’s, fully aware that the scene was not secure and the assailant was still nearby, knew that Deputy Cupial was in a dangerous location and immediately ran to his assistance. The deputies had to cross the open front yard and in front of the door where the gun shots emanated. Once at Deputy Cupial’s location, Deputies Herlong and Ivy dragged Deputy Cupial down the driveway, into the street, and away from the line of fire. Additional units began arriving to set up a perimeter and aid in Deputy Cupial’s rescue. Sergeant D. Garcia, Deputies Haberland, Horn, Vences, Vera, and Crabtrey arrived and ran to Deputy Cupial’s location placing themselves in harms way as well.

Each of these deputies, without regard for their own safety, had to cross in front of the residence placing them in danger of possible gun fire as they ran to aid their fallen comrade.


DEPUTY COLEEN FISHER
MEDIA LIAISON
DISTRICT I & V

On March 20, 2008, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Stover responded to an unkown medical emergency in the 21800 block of Silver Blueberry Trail in the Fairfield Subdivision. Deputy Stover and Cy-Fair EMS arrived at the same time and found the reportee and her 51-year-old husband inside the house. The husband had collapsed and fallen to the floor after having what appeared to be a heart attack. Deputy Stover assisted EMS by doing the chest compressions while they prepared man for an IV and an airbag. Deputy Stover continued the chest compressions until additional EMS personnel arrived and took over for him. The man responded to the CPR and was transported to the North Cypress Medical Center where he was admitted and treated by the physician on duty. The doctor informed the EMS personnel and Deputy Stover that due to the quick response and the timely manner in which the chest compressions were initiated, the prognosis was good.

Due to Deputy Stover's commitment to helping other’s, the man’s life was saved. Deputy Stover is an asset to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and is commended for his actions.



DEPUTY COLEEN FISHER
MEDIA LIAISON
DISTRICT I & V

On November 26, 2007, Deputy Pete Cupial was invited to speak to Boy Scout Troop 113 on “The Life of a Public Servant” at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball. The boys ranging in age’s 11 to 17 years old, gathered around Deputy Cupial as he told them his experience as a patrol deputy. Deputy Cupial was able to relay that a Deputy Sheriff’s duties is not only about writing tickets but also about helping and protecting the community we serve.

Deputy Cupial was injured on September 16, 2007, while answering a 911 hang up call. After attempting to make contact with the residents he was overcome by a hail of gun fire from inside the home through the front door. As Deputy Cupial attempted to retreat he was struck in the leg once, grazed above his waist, and a third bullet struck his handcuffs. Cupial was able to crawl to safety underneath a parked car and used his radio to call Dispatch for help. Within moments deputies came to his aid.



DEPUTY COLEEN FISHER
MEDIA LIAISON
DISTRICT I & V

On Sunday October 28, 2007, a B.B.Q. Benefit was held at the Red River Dance Hall and Saloon on behalf of injured Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Pete Cupial. Deputy Cupial was injured on September 16, 2007, while answering a 911 hang up call. Within seconds of Deputy Cupial’s arrival and attempting to make contact with the residents by knocking on the front door, he was overcome by a hail of gun fire from inside the home through the front door. Deputy Cupial attempted to retreat when he was struck in the leg once, grazed above his waist, and a third bullet struck his handcuffs. Cupial was able to crawl to safety underneath a parked car and used his radio to call Dispatch for help. Within moments deputies came to his aid. It was later discovered the shooter had killed his mother and then took his own life. Deputy Cupial has undergone four successful surgeries with a lengthy recovery ahead of him. The benefit was a great success due to all of the hard work, time and dedication of the brothers and sisters of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tommy Thomas spoke on Pete’s behalf to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of every one involved. Senator Dan Patrick and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett were also present and gave words of encouragement. Over 30 briskets were donated by Mr. Bob Sarvis of Glazier foods and Exit Realty Group. Two cook teams, Dodge City Cookers and Up in Smoke Cookers, donated their time to cook all of the briskets. Additional food items were donated by Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant and Mrs. Baird’s. Senator Patrick and radio talk show host, Chris Baker, encouraged the support of the citizens of Harris County through their talk shows. Larry DuBose, owner of the Red River Dance Hall and Saloon donated the use of his club. Mr. DuBose has been a strong supporter of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for many years. Many items, from furniture to fishing trips, were donated for the silent and live auctions, raising over $60,000.00 to assist Deputy Cupial supplement his income for his long road to recovery. A very special “Thank you” to everyone for making this benefit so successful.
DEPUTY COLEEN FISHER
MEDIA LIAISON
DISTRICT I & V

Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy, Warren Conner, was honored at Raveneaux Country Club on June 20, 2006, by the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce as Officer of the Month of June.
Deputy Conner patrols Northwest Harris County, District V, and is assigned to the zero tolerance traffic Unit. This specialized assignment is designed to enforce traffic laws in problem area’s of Northwest Harris County. Deputy Conner, on his own initiative, has deployed two traffic speed limit indicator signs in specific target areas in an effort to reduce the speeders, making our streets safer for motorist and pedestrian traffic. The sole purpose of this initiative is to reduce the number of crashes on our roadways resulting in saving lives.
In addition to his duties as a specialized traffic unit, Deputy Conner is also the President of the Harris County Junior Mounted Posse. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse is a 54 year old private mounted drill team sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office. Kids from 6 to 18 years of age, represent the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Harris County in parades, rodeos and special events. As president of this organization, his leadership has made this organization grow in numbers and professionalism and is a great asset in the area of public relations for the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Conner does this on his own personal time for the benefit of the children involved in our community and the Sheriff’s Office.

On January 21, 2006, Deputy Frank Donaldson responded to a major accident in the 8400 Blk of Windfern. The original call information was broadcast as a one vehicle accident, with an entrapment and that the vehicle was on fire.

Upon his arrival and seeing that someone was still inside the vehicle, Deputy Donaldson immediately took action and attempted to extinguish the flames with his patrol car's fire extinguisher. Due to the growing size of the fire, Deputy Donaldson was unable to extinguish the flames and entered the burning vehicle to try and pull the driver to safety. Once inside the vehicle Deputy Donaldson discovered that the driver's legs were pinned in the wreckage. Although Deputy Donaldson was pulling vigorously, he was unable to pull the driver's legs free, until he was assisted by a citizen (Carl Brodehausen).

Together Deputy Donaldson and Citizen Brodehausen were then able to free the driver's legs and pull him to safety. Upon the arrival of EMS the driver was ta