02-08-16 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Sgt. Steve Ermel Steve Ermel began his career with the La Porte Police Department in 1993. Initially assigned to the Patrol Division, he attained the additional roles of Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. team member, and Bicycle Patrol Officer. During his time as patrolman, Ermel received various In 1998, Steve was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, where his primary duties included the investigation of Delinquent Juvenile Activities and a broad range of other investigate duties until his promotion to Sergeant in 2000. Upon promoting, Sergeant Ermel was initially assigned to the Patrol Division where he began his supervisory career as a Relief Shift Patrol Sergeant. In addition to his primary patrol duties, Taser Coordinator. Sergeant Ermel assisted in the development of Fitness program and was instrumental in preparing and presenting the inception of the Fitness Program to the La Porte Civil Service Commission for approval. In 2008, Sergeant Ermel was ap Division. As the Street Crimes Sergeant, he supervised a select group of detectives who addressed the areas of Code Enforcement, Narcotic-related activities, Gang-related activities, Burglary-related activities, Asset Forfeiture/Seizure procedures, and various other covert Operations. In 2014, Sergeant Ermel returned to the Patrol Division for his final tour-of-duty as a shift supervisor, while also re-assuming his role as Field Training Supervisor. Due to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Physical Fitness Program, Sergeant Ermel acquired a vast amount of Law Enforcement training experience in his career including certifications by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (T.C.O.L.E.) as a Police Firearms Instructor, Law Enforcement Academic Instructor, and Master Peace Officer. Ermel will now enter the private business sector, while simultaneously completing a degree in Business Administration.