Hear from 2 candidates running in the Democratic primary for Harris County Precinct 1 constable

Why are you running for Harris County Constable Precinct 1?

I am running for re-election for constable because I believe I have shown to be a community first focused leader with every decision made to ensure public safety and addressing quality of life for all communities.

What would some of your top priorities be if re-elected?

My top priority is public safety. Ensuring families feel safe! My second priority is creating innovative ways to ensure public safety with the shortage of officers entering our profession. My plan will be to utilize technology to help fight crime, rather than solely rely on human resources.

What would your strategy be for collaborating with other law enforcement agencies?

Public safety should not be a partisan issue. In addition to leadership collaboration, local law enforcement should continue to share information, develop innovative and equitable approaches to servicing all our constituents’ needs on a continued basis. It cannot be one strategy as our communities need change.

What is your stance on the contract deputy program used by many constables in Harris County, including in Precinct 1?

The contract deputy program produces efficient, strategic, economic public safety. My grassroots constables program ensures sensitive policing and vulnerable communities feeling safe and not over policed. It allows [the Houston Police Department] to utilize their resources effectively. The people love constables, whether in Acres Homes, Heights or any neighborhood in Precinct 1.

Why are you running for Harris County Constable Precinct 1?

I can do better than the current constable. My experience, training and education can bring changes within the department personnel and to the community with transparency. I will immediately stop … accepting wandering officers with a negative background, stop promoting outside officers to ranks, and allow Precinct 1 officers first to …

What would some of your top priorities be if elected?

If elected … hire command staff with professional traits and integrity to do the right thing for the office and the community. And revise the office procedures policy.

What would your strategy be for collaborating with other law enforcement agencies?

My strategy has always been accountability. Precinct 1 is part of the city of Houston, transparency and professionalism. We cannot afford to have a divided law enforcement. Working together with any law enforcement is a must.

What is your stance on the contract deputy program used by many constables in Harris County, including in Precinct 1?

The contract deputy program is another form to add security enforcement within the community and also adds workforce to law enforcement.