"I wanted to work here because the residents are very supportive of the police department and police officers." |
John Biehunko
Patrol Officer
jbiehunko@mvpdtx.org
Hometown: Needville,Tx
Law Enforcement Career: Rosenburg PD- 1999-2004 Ft. Bend Sherrif's Office: 2004-2006 Memorial Village Police Department: 2006-Current
Education: BS Degree in Criminal Justice Reform
Special Training: Advanced patrol tactics Field Training Office |
"Memorial Villages PD offers a hometown, supportive environment where policing really takes on the serve and protect adage. Similar to a small town in a big city where everyone knows you and you know them. There is nothing like working for those that support you and therefore I chose to work in the Villages. Its family." |
Larry Boggus
Community Relations Officer
lboggus@mvpdtx.org
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
Law Enforcement Career: METRO PD 2006-2013 LoneStar College PD 2013-2015 Memorial Villages PD 2015-Present
Education: Wharton County Jr College Texas A&M University
Special Training: UAS – Drone Executive Protection RAD Accident Investigation Instructor K9 Handler |
" I chose to work for Memorial Village Police Department for a better quality of life for my family. After seeing how active the community is with law enforcement I knew this was the department and community I wanted to work for." |
Jason Burleson
Patrol Officer
jburleson@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Onalaska, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Polk County Pct. 2 Constable: 2011-2016
Polk County Sheriffs Office: 2016-2018
Memorial Village Police Department: 2018-Present
Education:
Master Peace Officer
Special Training:
Basic SWAT Certified
Taser Certified
S.F.S.T. Certified
Radar Certified
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" I wanted to work at Memorial Villages PD because the community is very involved, and it lets me interact with many people on a daily basis. I enjoy working somewhere where I am supported from all aspects." |
Eddie Canales
Patrol Officer
ecanales@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Brookshire, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Brookshire PD: 1988-1999
Memorial Villages PD: 1999-Present
Education:
Master Peace Officer
Special Training:
SFST Certified
Field Training Officer
Radar Certified
Criminal Investigations
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"I joined MVPD because I was searching for a better quality of life for my family. After doing much research, no department came close to that memorial villages police department provided. The citizens are very friendly and pro police. I plan on serving this great community until I retire." |
Blair Cerny
Detective
bcerny@mvpdtx.org
Hometown: El Campo, Tx.
Law Enforcement Career: Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice (2008-2009) Victoria Police Department (2011-2016) MVPD (2016-current)
Education: Bachelors in criminal justice Master Peace Officer
Special Training: Field Training Officer Narcotics Officer Clandestine Labs Crime Scene Investigations Active Shooter Response Gang Officer Glock Armorer
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"Memorial Village Police Department allowed for the opportunity to work within a small tight knit community. Providing an atmosphere to connect and get to know the people I will be protecting each day."
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Dillon Eckerfield
Patrol Officer
deckerfield@mvdtx.org
Hometown:
California
Law Enforcement Career:
California Highway Patrol: 2015-2021 Memorial Villages Police Department: 2022- present
Education:
Master’s Degree in Criminology (Biosocial Criminology)
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Associates Degree in Social and Behavioral Science
Drug Recognition Expert
Advance Peace Officer
Certified Field Training Officer
Certified Motorcycle Training Officer
Certified Motorcycle Enforcement Officer
American Roadside Impairment Enforcement
Special Training:
Protective Service / Dignitary Protection
Street Racing Task Force
Vehicle Theft/Embezzlement
Crisis Intervention
Advance Officer Safety Training
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"I chose Memorial Villages Police Department because after doing a ride along it became very apparent to me this was a very community, and family-oriented department. I have never worked somewhere where I felt more supported and accepted by the community and my coworkers. I will be working here until I retire." |
Nicholas Harwood
Patrol Officer
nharwood@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Waco, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Sinton PD: 2010-2012
San Patricio County Sheriff's Office: 2012-2013
Aransas Pass PD: 2014-2016
Memorial Villages PD: 2016-Present
Education:
Delmar Police Academy
Associates Degree Lonestar College
Special Training:
TCOLE Advanced Instructor
SFST Instructor
ARIDE Certified
Field Training Officer
Master Peace Officer License
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"I chose the Memorial Village Police Department because I wanted to serve a community who truly supports law enforcement. The style of policing is perfect for my family and my future in law enforcement. The community is like no other!" |
Richard Jarvis
Patrol Sgt.
rjarvis@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office: 2007 -2010
Harris County Sheriff's Office: Reserve 2010 - 2016
Memorial Village Police Department: 2016 - Present
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Emergency Health Science
Associates Degree - Emergency Health Science
Master Peace Officer
Special Training:
Basic SWAT
Tactical Medic S.F.S.T
Tcole Instructor
PMBA certified (bike officer)
CPR /First Aid instructor Former National Registered EMT- Paramedic Former State of Texas - License Paramedic United States Marine Corps - Veteran |
"I joined the MVPD because of the overwhelming support we receive from the residents of the Villages. Having worked in places where the police are not supported, it makes a sometimes difficult job much easier knowing the people you do it for truly appreciate what you do." |
Andy Kukowski
Patrol Officer
akukowski@mvpdtx.org
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
St. Anthony Police Department: 2014-2018
Dayton (MN) Police Department: 2018-2021 Memorial Villages Police Department: 2021-Present
Education:
Associates Degree in Law Enforcement |
"I wanted to serve in a community that supports it’s Police Department and Officers. To work for a city government that recognizes what it takes to keep and retain good officers. The Police Foundation at this agency is the best I have ever seen." |
Andy Lowrie
Patrol Officer
alowrie@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Onalaska, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office: 1995-1999
Polk County Sheriff’s Office: 1999-2021 retired
Memorial Villages Police Department: 2021- present
Education:
Lee College
Special Training:
Master Peace Officer
Patrol Supervisor
Narcotics Supervisor
CID Supervisor
Field Training Officer
Clandestine Labs
Site Safety for Clandestine Labs
Active Shooter Trainer
K-9 Handler/ Trainer
Crime Scene Investigations
Homicide Investigations
SWAT Commander
Honor Guard Commander
Marijuana ERAD Operations
TAPEIT Property Room Certification
Asset Forfeiture
United States Army |
“I joined the Memorial Villages Police Department due to the support from the Community. In many parts of Harris County, I have found the Communities think of Law Enforcement negatively. In the Villages people have realized that Law Enforcement is actually there for them.” |
Robert McElvany
Patrol Officer
rmcelvany@mvpdtx.org
Hometown: Houston Law Enforcement Career: Beasley PD: 1997 – 1998 Precinct 1 Harris County Constable: 1998 – 2000 Harris County Sheriff’s Office: 2000 – 2017
Present Memorial Villages PD: 2017 – Present Education:
Wharton County Junior College
Special Training:
Field Training Officer
ALERT Instructor
RAD Instructor
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"I wanted to serve a community that supports Police Officers and their Department. I found that in the Memorial Villages." |
Yesenia Ortega
Patrol Officer
yortega@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Houston, TX
Law enforcement:
Bellaire PD: 2015-2021
Memorial Villages: 2021-present
Education:
Associates in Criminal Justice Intermediate Peace Officer
Special training:
RAD
Instructor
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"During my time as a law enforcement officer, I have had the opportunity to work for both municipal and county agencies. MVPD has an environment that is a mixture of both of those environments. MVPD allows you to build close relationships with the community very much like a county, and you can get to know more people, being closer together, like a municipality. I am here at MVPD because I feel like I make a positive difference in the department which in turn provides the community with better service. “Anyone can be a supervisor; I choose to be a leader."
“A positive attitude is the key that opens all doors”. |
Lane Owens
Admin Sgt.
lowens@mvpdtx.org
Law Enforcement Career:
Over 27 years in law enforcement as a County Deputy and Municipal Police Officer. Master Peace Officer Certification
LEMIT: Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
SWAT
SFST
TCOLE Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Mounted Patrol training
Certified TCOLE Instructor
Civil Statues and procedures
Enforcement of Education codes
Law Enforcement CAD trainer (Tiburon)
Field Training Instructor and Coordinator
Management training and team building
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“Being given the opportunity to serve in the Villages has been an honor and best career choice I’ve made. The support from the residents is like no other and is very appreciated” |
Adam Pavlock
Patrol Sgt.
apavlock@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Needville, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office: 2007
Stafford Police Department: 2007-2012
Memorial Villages Police Department: 2012-Present
Education:
Art Institute of Houston - Associates Degree Culinary Arts 2002-2004
Special Training:
Master Peace Officer Certification
Advanced Accident Investigation
Advanced Field Training Officer
Intoxilyzer Operator
Bike Patrol Officer
Texas Police Chiefs Association-Developing Leaders Academy |
"I joined the Memorial Village's Police Department, to work in a community that values and appreciates it's Law Enforcement Officers like no other, and to provide them with professional policing, while ensuring their safety, for the remainder of my career."
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Christian Schanmier
Patrol Officer
cshanmier@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Law Enforcement Career:
Polk County Sheriff's Office 2005-2018
Memorial Villages PD 2018-Present
Education:
Elgin Community College
Angelina College
Special Training:
Master Peace Officer
Field Training Officer
Patrol Supervision
Crime Scene Investigator
Narcotics Investigator
TCOLE Instructor
Active Shooter Trainer
SWAT
United States Army- Combat Medic |
"I grew up in the area of spring branch as a child attending the schools in the area from elementary to high school. I always loved the area and wanted to come back to serve the people I grew up around. I find the area very valuable and rich in my history." |
Eric Silliman
Patrol Officer
esilliman@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Harris County Precinct 5: 2002-2003
Magnolia Police Department: 2003-2014
Memorial Villages Police Department: 2014-Current
Special Training:
SWAT
Intermediate Accident
K9
Intoxilyzer
RAD Instructor
RAD Simulations
Education:
Houston Community College Police Academy Advance Police Officer
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"I enjoy working in an area where the citizens appreciate the police, as much as I appreciate the opportunity to help make the Memorial Villages a safe and coveted place to live. " |
Mike Sprinkle
Patrol Sgt.
msprinkle@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi PD: 1989 -1990 Port Aransas PD: 1990 – 2001
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: 2001-2004 Memorial Villages PD: 2004 – Present
Education: Associate of Arts – Criminal Justice – Del Mar College
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice – Texas A&M Corpus Christi, TX
Special Training: FBI LEEDA – Leadership Trilogy |
"I chose MVPD because I want to work for a community who supports their Officer's and an agency that takes pride in their department." |
Craig Taylor
Patrol Officer
ctaylor@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Livingston, Texas
Law Enforcement Career:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice: 2002-2006
Polk County Sheriff's Office: 2006-2017
Memorial Village PD: Present
Education:
Advanced Peace Officer
Special Training
Basic Swat
SFST
Advanced Child Abuse
FTO
Front Line Supervision
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"I wanted to work here for the community policing program" |
Patrick Torres
Patrol Officer
ptorres@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
San Jose, California
Law Enforcement Career:
California
New Mexico
Education:
Certified Peace Officer California, New Mexico, Texas
Special Training:
SWAT Certified
K9
Narcotics Investigations
Gang Investigations
TCOLE Instructor
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I wanted to work at MVPD to serve and protect the community and create a positive and peaceful environment to enhance the quality of life for it's residents and patrons. |
Juan Valdez
Patrol Officer
jvaldez@mvpdtx.org
Houston Community College
North Harris Community College
Master Peace Officer
Special Training:
Communication
Conflict Resolution
SFST Certified
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"Mission Statement: I am the protector and defender of the communities I patrol. I will utilize all my training and experience to ensure a safe environment for our citizens. I've always wanted to work for a department that services a community that is supportive of our Police values. Working for Memorial Village Police Department allows me to obtain that goal." |
Monica Vasquez
Patrol Officer
mvasquez@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Law Enforcement Career: MVPD: 2020- Current
Special Training:
TCOLE Instructor
Bike Certified
Mental Health Peace Officer Certified
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"I wanted to work in a community that supports its law enforcement."
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Terry White
Patrol Officer
twhite@mvpdtx.org
Hometown:
Livingston, TX
Law Enforcement Career:
Polk County Sheriff's Office: 1999-2018
Memorial Villages PD: 2018-Current
Education:
Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice
Special Training:
Field Training Officer
First Line Supervisor
Mental Health Peace Officer |
