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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office recognizes staffers and partners

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Posted 1/26/23

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety in ceremonies held Jan. 12 at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office recognizes staffers and partners

Deputy Terrance Wall was promoted to sergeant. He is a graduate of the FBCSO Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. He obtained his basic instructor certification and was a member of the honor guard. He celebrates 15 years within law enforcement, having also completed eight years with Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1. Wall was pinned by his son, Zion Wall. Sheriff Eric Fagan (left) looks on.

Deputy Terrance Wall was promoted to sergeant. He is a graduate of the FBCSO Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. He obtained his basic instructor certification and was a member of the honor guard. He celebrates 15 years within law enforcement, having also completed eight years with Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1. Wall was pinned by his son, Zion Wall. Sheriff Eric Fagan (left) looks on.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Kathryn Petrash, second from left, was promoted to sergeant. She is a graduate of the FBCSO Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and was 2019 class president. She has served within many divisions of the sheriff’s office including dispatch, support services, and detention. She was also a member of the honor guard. Petrash was pinned by her father, Harris County Sheriff's office reserve Sgt. Dan Petrash.

Deputy Kathryn Petrash, second from left, was promoted to sergeant. She is a graduate of the FBCSO Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and was 2019 class president. She has served within many divisions of the sheriff’s office including dispatch, support services, and detention. She was also a member of the honor guard. Petrash was pinned by her father, Harris County Sheriff's office reserve Sgt. Dan Petrash.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Captain Kevin Hunt (right) was appointed captain of the
FBCSO Court Division. He joined the sheriff ’s office in the
Fall of 2022. He was born and raised in Fort Bend County. Hunt began his career in law enforcement in 2001 when he joined the Houston Police Department as a patrol officer. After 20 years of dedicated service, he retired as a senior officer. He then transferred to the Port Patrol Division helping secure the Port of Houston. Hunt was pinned by his cousin, Judge Teena Watson.

Captain Kevin Hunt (right) was appointed captain of the FBCSO Court Division. He joined the sheriff ’s office in the Fall of 2022. He was born and raised in Fort Bend County. Hunt began his career in law enforcement in 2001 when he joined the Houston Police Department as a patrol officer. After 20 years of dedicated service, he retired as a senior officer. He then transferred to the Port Patrol Division helping secure the Port of Houston. Hunt was pinned by his cousin, Judge Teena Watson.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Kayla Elwood is a team lead for the CISM team within the department, which focuses on the mental health and resilience for first responders.

Deputy Kayla Elwood is a team lead for the CISM team within the department, which focuses on the mental health and resilience for first responders.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Lt. Scott Soland celebrates 30 years with the department.

Lt. Scott Soland celebrates 30 years with the department.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Inspector Jesse Murphy and Home Depot Investigator Mike Collins. Their work led to the identification and apprehension of two suspects for their involvement in an illegal fencing operation in Fort Bend County.

Inspector Jesse Murphy and Home Depot Investigator Mike Collins. Their work led to the identification and apprehension of two suspects for their involvement in an illegal fencing operation in Fort Bend County.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Connie Lilly celebrates 25 years with the department.

Deputy Connie Lilly celebrates 25 years with the department.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Investigator Jose Hernandez celebrates 25 years with the department.

Investigator Jose Hernandez celebrates 25 years with the department.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Posted Thursday, January 26, 2023 1:01 am

Contributed Report

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety in ceremonies held Jan. 12 at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy.

During the ceremony, various divisions recognized personnel who went above and beyond in their role within the department. Surrounding partnering agencies were also recognized for their contributions including the Texas Rangers, Home Depot Investigators, Homeland Security and the Rosenberg Police Department.

“It's always a great day when we see families and friends come together to celebrate,” Sheriff Eric Fagan said. “Each individual recognized plays a vital role in the overall efforts of the sheriff’s office to serve and protect the citizens of Fort Bend County.”

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