BCSO Investigator Receives Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award from U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas

SAN ANTONIO - In celebration of Freedom 250, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin R. Simmons presented Bexar County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Sergeant Che Lopez with the Freedom 250Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Hometown Hero Award.

In honor of America's 250 years of independence, the Hometown Hero award is being presented by U.S. Attorneys across the country. The award recognizes public officials who have demonstrated steadfast commitment to service in their communities and who embody the spirit upon which our Nation was founded.

"Here in the Western District of Texas, we pride ourselves on our partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement," said U.S. Attorney Simmons. "Sergeant Lopez's work exemplifies the same pride in partnership and has led to a safer community. This Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award serves as a token of gratitude from the United States for Lopez's selfless service and dedication as a law enforcement officer."

"Sergeant Lopez spearheads multi-agency investigations, collaborating closely with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners," said Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. "His professionalism, effective communication, and commitment to teamwork embody the values of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office."

For more information on the award and the Freedom 250Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. initiative, visit the Department of Justice news page or White House Freedom 250 PageLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link..

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