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David Peterson

David Peterson for Constable, Precinct 1

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David.Peterson_forConstablePct1@yahoo.com

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My priority for the office of Constable Pct. 1 is to provide the best possible law enforcement services to the citizens of Precinct one and Hays County.

That service will be based on my three benchmarks of operation. They are HONESTY, INTEGRITY and DEDICATION to duty.

I'm running on the Democratic ticket and am active in that party.

As an elected official and public leader I would like to involve the citizens and educators to participate in new community awareness programs to create a stronger bond with law enforcement officials and to inform the public of new initiatives to combat crime.

As your Constable, I continue to diligently serve and conduct civil process. I will also engage in more active patrolling in our local neighborhood subdivisions to provide safety for your family and to protect your property.

Finally, I will work closely with the Hays County Commissioner's Court and all other elected officials to increase our budget to provide a more effective and efficient governmental office. This includes protecting our citizenry, and government workers by implementing expeditious and innovative programs and services.

HISTORY


David is a San Marcos native! Born to Imgine and Elmus Peterson in March of 1955 at the San Marcos hospital, David also has 4 brothers and 5 sisters. All except for one of David's siblings live in Hays County area. David is a graduate of San Marcos High School class of 1974. He is a single father of 4 beautiful children. David is an avid horseman and enjoys people and being outdoors.

For the past 20 years, David has served as a law enforcement officer for the Hays County Sheriff's Office. During those years, David has held several positions and served in many different capacities within the Sheriff's Office. In addition to his employment with the County, David is also a small business owner. He has owned and operated San Marcos Termite control and Inspection Company for the past 25 years. David is currently certified by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.

David is and has always been very involved in his community. David loves the Hays County area! Most people who know David have met him "on the road" in or around the San Marcos area. David attributes much of his success to the community. David has current Memberships in the following organizations.

* National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
* League of United Latin American Citizens
* Optimist Club of San Marcos
* San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
* Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas
* Fraternal Order of Police - San Marcos Lodge
* Sheriff's Association of Texas
* American G.I. Forum of the United States
* Director and Chairman of the San Marcos June-Teenth BBQ Association
* Founder and Director of the Kyle Fair & Music Festival - better known in years past as Kyle's Fair on the Square.

David has been a member of the First Baptist Church congregation on Mitchell Street in San Marcos since 1994.

David holds a Master Peace Officer Certification with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. He also holds current licenses as a Law Enforcement Instructor, Jailer and a Mental Health Peace Officer.

David has well over 1900 hours of formal Law Enforcement Training.

Throughout David's years of Law Enforcement experience, he's received training from the following agencies.

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Emergency Management Institute.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Texas Department of Public Safety.
Hays County Sheriff's Academy
San Marcos Police Department
Southwest Texas State Law Enforcement Academy
Travis County Sheriff's Academy
Brazoria County Sheriff's Academy
Bexar County Sheriff's Academy
Killeen Police Academy
Temple Police Academy
East Texas Enterprises Security Academy

David's Law Enforcement Certificates and Certifications include but are not limited to:

* Various and extensive weapons training and certifications including Taser certification
* First Line Supervisors Course
*Law Enforcement Instructor
* Civil Process Course for Constables
* Various and extensive Mounted Patrol Courses (David has spent hundreds of hours in the saddle using his horse
Shamrock for law enforcement operations.
* Basic Child Abuse/Child Neglect Investigation
* Field Training Officer
* Use of Force
* Police Radar Certification
* Arrest, Search and Seizure
* Sexual Assault Investigations
* Penal Code and various Law and Legislative update courses
* Cultural Diversity
* Tactical Police Driving
* DWI Detection Training
* Ethics for Law Enforcement
* Uniformed Narcotics Interdiction
* First Aid and CPR
* Street Crimes
* Man Tracking Seminar and Fugitive Apprehension


Community Awards and other achievements


Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2000 and 2003
Special Sheriff's Award - 2004 - Multiple Sheriff's Office Awards
Crime Prevention Recognition - Hays County Citizens Sheriff's Academy
Crime Prevention Certificate - Hays County Sheriff's Junior Deputy Academy
Certificate of Commendation - Veterans of Foreign Wars
Certificate of Appreciation - Dunbar Heritage Association of San Marcos, Texas
(First African American Deputy Sheriff at the Hays County Sheriff's Office)
CEO Letter of Appreciation - McCoy's Building Supply

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