It’s been a busy week of events! The Aztec Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out on Tuesday at Minium Park. I stopped by after work, and what a great turnout! It’s inspiring to see neighbors, law enforcement, and local leaders come together in a spirit of connection, safety, and community pride.

Too often, “community policing” gets used as a buzzword, its true meaning lost. For me, it was never just a slogan. It was how I did the job every day as a deputy, and it’s still how I approach my work as the detention center administrator.