Laredo College’s new police chief is sworn in
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The new police chief is pictured alongside Laredo College Trustees Lupita Zepeda and Jackie L. Ramos, Laredo College President Minita Ramirez, and State Representative Richard Raymond.
Courtesy Joana Santillana,
(Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s new police chief is sworn in Native Laredoan, husband, father, and decorated war veteran are just a few words to describe Laredo College’s new Chief of Police, Jose Hernandez. Taking his oath of office in front of a room filled with family, friends, and law enforcement colleagues, Hernandez joins the Laredo College ranks after 20 years of service at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.
Overseeing a department of highly-trained officers, which he hopes to expand over time, the U.S. Army veteran said he applied for the chief position at LC due to its educational focus and career growth prospects. As a graduate of its Regional Law Enforcement Academy Class A-08 and Protective Services Department adjunct instructor, Hernandez is no stranger to LC. Additionally, he holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M International University and an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Laredo College.
“I’m grateful that I have been given the opportunity to lead this fine group of officers,” Hernandez said. “We will be engaging everyone as the professionals that we are.” The new chief looks forward to strengthening the department through concurrent training on different law enforcement topics and continue providing an atmosphere of safety and security at both campuses.
