The Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association held its annual awards ceremony and monthly meeting on December 4 at the Reeves County Civic Center in Pecos, hosted by Sheriff Art Granado. Highlights included the presentation of the Sheriff Billy Hopper Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Reeves County Sgt. Kye Harris for his work tackling oilfield theft and the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year Award to Crane County Sheriff’s Office for its efforts in the same field.
Attendees enjoyed a steak dinner and updates on upcoming events, including the first annual training conference in Midland and a memorial ceremony at Sul Ross State University. Newly elected officers were introduced, including President Ernesto Lazcano and Executive Director Ed Krevit. Scholarships were awarded to Brewster County’s Thomas Tyler and Michael Carrillo, who will join the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office.
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