The center dispatches police, fire and animal control calls for service for four cities: Keller, Westlake, Colleyville, and Southlake, serving about 115,000 residents. for City of Southlake news, business, and community happenings. Inevitably, every year, he says, someone comments, I watched the parade, I cant believe I missed this!, The Macys CEO was in town one year and actually spoke to Southlakes mayor about how much he loved the posts. Doc. City of Southlake Breaks Ground on New Pickleball Facility, APEX Arts League and Avant Chamber Ballet Present Free Spring Outdoor Concert, Minute with the Mayor Series Celebrates 100 Episodes. I know this past week has been an extremely stressful one for you and your families and on behalf of the men and women of the Southlake Police Department and City leaders I want to personally thank you for your continued support during the intense week-long manhunt. Id. Although we mourn for the loss of our brothers and sisters, we have seen an outpouring of support from our community and the citizens that we strive to protect. The Southlake City Council confirmed City Manager Shana Yelverton's appointment of James Brandon as Southlake's new Police Chief at the June 2, 2015 City Council meeting. The court notes that plaintiff attempts to impute to Southlake knowledge of Hernandez's alleged likelihood to violate individuals' rights by listing instances of Hernandez scoring poorly on tests and violating department policies. SOUTHLAKE, Texas Officers in Southlake shot a suspect during a traffic stop on Monday afternoon after police said he pointed a gun at them. Nothing puts things in perspective like being told that you probably will not survive, Chief Brandon says. James Brandon was confirmed as the Southlake Police Chief at the June 2, 2015 City Council meeting. 20 at 8-9. Bell Atl. However, plaintiff does not provide any facts to support this conclusion. Doc. However, the general principles cited by plaintiff are sufficient to give a reasonable officer a "fair and clear warning" as to the illegality of Hernandez's search. Plaintiff argues that under 1983, Southlake is liable for policies of (I) inadequate supervision and training in the police force and (II) unconstitutional stops, detentions, searches, and arrests. [1], The SLCPD is headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah,-at 475 South and 300 East, one block east of the Salt Lake City Public Library. (Editors Note: Brenda, youre killing it. James Brandon began his career in Southlake as the Assistant Police Chief before promoting to Chief of Police in April 2015. So later that day when Candy told me she thought profiling the Southlake DPS social media team would make a great story, and asked if Id be interested in doing it, this particular fangirl could not say, HECK, YEAH! fast enough. Pineda v. City of Houston, 291 F.3d 325, 330 (5th Cir. Penal Code 38.02(a), the court is unaware of a Texas law requiring an individual to identify himself during a Terry stop. Police Chief James Brandon and Superintendent Dr. David Faltys, along with School Resource Officers, school counselors, principals and other school officials were on hand to answer questions. 2017) (finding a reasonable officer could conclude that he had reasonable suspicion that an individual was "casing the station for an attack" where the individual was filming a police station while standing on the sidewalk); Newell v. Cty. Because he failed to show that it is beyond debate that the basis or duration of the stop violated his Fourth Amendment rights, plaintiff fails to overcome Hernandez's qualified immunity defense, and his illegal detention claim should be dismissed. As a police officer, Brad says that silver tongue was his greatest weapon being able to talk his way through difficult situations, de-escalating conflict, and talking suspects into handcuffs and out of dangerous positions. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka. Art in the Square isArt, Music and Cashless! 3. Heres a recent post where the perp was found by Facebook gumshoes in a matter of hours: So is it working? Plaintiff cites precedent only to show that at the time of the stop, it was "clearly established" (I) that an officer may conduct an investigatory stop only if, under a totality of the circumstances, he "has a reasonable suspicion supported by articulable facts that criminal activity may be afoot," Doc. Both claims should be dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Constructive knowledge may be attributed to the City Council if it "would have known of the violations if it had properly exercised its responsibilities," such as in situations where the violations were so widespread as to be the subject of public discussion or publicity. 19, Ex. In 2005, Goolsby, who was licensed as a police officer in 1980, became Southlake's Chief of Police Services. As far as social media dos and donts: Never aim for the low-hanging fruit like police versus firefighters, or National Donut Day (groan). 520 E. Southlake Blvd. Thats when Uptmore realized the concept of community policing can help get to the root of the problem. All of that was the hardest thing we have ever faced. Plaintiff's explanation of the law is correct, but such general statements do not place beyond debate the question of whether Hernandez lacked reasonable suspicion. 4:19-CV-940-A (N.D. Tex. The Colleyville Police Department is looking for information and/or security camera video involving an incident that occurred in the area of Pleasant Run Road. Orange Barrel Alerts Starting May 1, 2023, A Furry Southlake Resident Gets Her Own Street, Southlake is Taking an Innovative Approach to Improving its Traffic Conditions. A man was shot twice in front of a Wingstop in the Briarforest area, before running into the restaurant and calling help from his home nearby. All rights reserved. 1 162). Doc. Id. But we got some pushback on that, and we had a meeting about it and decided not to post pictures of accidents anymore, Uptmore said. Plaintiff fails to plead facts regarding a policy or custom of Fourth Amendment violations. I think its safe to say that Officer Uptmore and Southlake DPS have done a pretty incredible job building goodwill in the Southlake community. There are pros and cons, but a good police officer can listen and change., A favorite series has become a holiday tradition, wherein, Officer Brad photoshops officers and firefighters into the Macys Thanksgiving Parade. Plaintiff refused to identify himself and insisted that Hernandez lacked a legal basis for the investigatory detention. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man shot in the leg and pelvis area is expected to recover after he ran into a Wingstop and out the back of the restaurant, police said Wednesday night. Anderson v. Creighton, 483 U.S. 635, 640 (1987). 21, Doc. Doc. Chief of Police. . Uptmore said this wouldnt have been successful just anywhere. White, 137 S.Ct. North Richland Hills police said. At the end of my life, my family will matter much more than my career or anything else. He was also instrumental in working with federal law enforcement agencies after the 2013 Town Square shooting and Carroll Independent School District regarding the Southlakes School Resource Officer program. 2018) (quoting Spiller, 130 F.3d at 167). at 198-99; Hanks v. Rogers, 853 F.3d 738, 747 (5th Cir. In the six years hes led the Southlake Police Department, Chief James Brandon has never had a year quite like 2020. Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and . Ive had big stuff thrown at me, and Ive never in a million years felt the loyalty anywhere that I feel here This is what Im good at right now, Uptmore said. But not every message is met with praise. In 2013, I was hired as the assistant police chief for Southlake Police then was promoted to chief in 2015. Initially, he said he had three goals: 1) Humanize the badge, 2) Provide transparency, 3) Get people to pay attention.. One of the reasons that we keep trying to build the audience is because when something really bad happens: if a child gets lost or an MHMR patient gets lost, which has happened, or we need to find a bad guy who did this it branches out, and the word spreads quickly.. Hernandez also argues that plaintiff's 1983 claim against Hernandez for a search in violation of the Fourth Amendment should be dismissed because Hernandez is entitled to qualified immunity. IYKYK, A good lesson for all of us. Therefore, Hernandez's qualified immunity does not shield him from the illegal search claim, and such claim should not be dismissed. He then ran into the restaurant, out the back door, and into the apartment complex on Crescent Park Drive. The motion also states that the claims against Hernandez fail because he is shielded by qualified immunity. MY WIFE AND I decided at the beginning to keep our two teenagers fully informed so that our family was all on the same page. Suite 100 Southlake is safer and a better place because of them. C. The illegal search claim against Hernandez should not be dismissed. United States v. Jenson, 462 F.3d 399, 407 (5th Cir. Southlake Police Chief James Brandon said that the shooting occurred after police tracked the suspect to the city around 3:45 p.m. and tried to stop his car. Another story stated a drive-by shooting took place. 133 were here. Id. for City of Southlake news, business, and community happenings. 362 were here. SERVING AS SOUTHLAKE'S POLICE CHIEF is truly a privilege. Copyright 2019 Greenhouse Ventures. 2. The men and women of our department have faced many challenges in the last 18 months, and they have done so with courage, grace and dignity. See Turner v. Lieutenant Driver, 848 F.3d 678, 691-92 (5th Cir. He was living in Roanoke, so someplace closer wouldnt be a bad thing either. Doc. IT WAS CERTAINLY GREAT NEWS when I was told I was cancer-free, but the practical side of me is very aware that I have dealt with inaccurate scans before, so I took the news in stride. Bennett v. City of Slidell, 728 F.2d 762, 767 (5th Cir. Doc. In the absence of a formal policy, a claim against a municipality may be based on a custom. Investigators were told one story about the suspect standing in the parking lot and firing several times at the victim. Prior to . . First, the nature of the facility makes it a potential terrorist target because the jet fuel there is highly flammable. Doc. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. 2000); Thomas v. Kippermann, 846 F.2d 1009, 1011 (5th Cir. Blas Hernandez, K-9 Duco Retires from the Southlake Police Department, Ways to Earn Fit City Challenge Points This Week. 19 8. at 10-20. Defendants argue that plaintiff's claim against Southlake should be dismissed because, inter alia, plaintiff failed to allege in nonconclusory terms that a policymaker was involved, Doc. Hes taken that highly-attuned ability to read the room, as it were, and apply the right nuance of communication from the street into the wild west of social media. Deputy Director of Community Services David Miller and Police Chief James Brandon were recently honored by their City of Southlake colleagues as Deputy Director of the Year and Outstanding Strategic Performer of the year, respectively. 1988)). ___" reference is to the number of the item on the docket in this action. 817.416.4500. https://t.co/91fI6DBf06, I was talking to a friend who does social media marketing before interviewing Uptmore, and he said, You HAVE to find out who greenlit this. Congratulations to the 2023 Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition Selected Artists! Please check your entries and try again. Required fields are marked *. Finally, the individual matching the 911 caller's description refused to identify himself when asked by police. The course of treatment was four rounds of chemo, two abdominal surgeries then four more rounds of chemo. He finds some nuance, like the hapless criminal who, after shoplifting at the local Home Depot did a, Wheeeeee! ride on the shopping cart through the parking lot. That provides us with a great sense of purpose and direction. That was a hard week. Doc. After plaintiff asked whether Hernandez had taken his wallet out of his bag, Hernandez replied, "To identify you, that's what I did." Later that same month, footage released on August 31, 2017 show an emergency room incident between the police detective Jeff Payne and the nurse Alex Wubbels at the University of Utah Hospital. 20 at 2. 817.416.4500. I asked if there was pushback at first. The Salt Lake Police Association represents over 350 rank and file officers. Copyright 2019 Greenhouse Ventures. Theyve won many awards since, but the real prize seems to be in community engagement, which is at an all-time high. 8. "If the protective search goes beyond what is necessary to determine if the suspect is armed, it is no longer valid under Terry." The Southlake Police Department is committed to professionalism and transparency. Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 678; Spiller, 130 F.3d at 167. Plaintiff failed to show that it is beyond debate that Hernandez lacked reasonable suspicion to make the investigatory stop. David Miller began his work with the City of Southlake in 2020. As officers began responding, police received another call a few minutes later from behind that location about a shooting victim, who was later taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. A at 22:50-22:55. 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