Prepared Statement El Paso County Sheriff's Office (ref Federal Lawsuit Dismissal)
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901
Statement
Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director
(915) 546-2285
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)
EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com
Release date: Thursday, November 8, 2007 10:30 AM
FYI: This is the same prepared statement we provided to the El Paso Times when asked to comment.
“If you fight to tell the truth your actions will be vindicated. This court dismissal is why I maintain my belief in the judicial system. I also uphold my confidence that the men and women of this agency strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times,” Said Sheriff Leo Samaniego, El Paso County, Texas.
“I hope in all fairness to the Sheriff’s Office, the media will cover this court outcome with the same tenacity and bold headlines as they did when the lawsuit was presented,” said Chief Deputy Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Any comments regarding any potential pending litigation filed by the plaintiff must be directed to the El Paso County Attorney's Office.