Poteet Police Chief Hickman statement on death of Officer Richardson
Published: Sat, 07/02/22
Poteet Police Chief Hickman statement on death of Officer Richardson
pleasantonexpress.comBy Noel Wilkerson-Holmes | on June 29, 2022
Statement from Poteet Police Chief Bruce Hickman
Poteet Police Res. Officer Jeffrey Richardson and wife
The Poteet Police Department mourns the tragic loss of Poteet Police Res. Officer Jeffrey Richardson, 35, who was tragically killed this morning while working off-duty in Austin, Texas.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Richardson family. We offer our sincerest condolence for this monumental loss.
When tragedy strikes, faith is what makes things bearable. The Poteet Police Department will continue to be here to lean on during this significant time of need. That’s what the thin blue line signifies.
I want to especially thank Round Rock Police Chief Banks and Austin Police Chief Chacon and their departments for their unbelievable show of love, concern and support. I thank the St. David’s Round Rock Hospital medical staff who attended to Richardson and for the respect they showed him as they lined the halls and street outside the hospital as the procession drove by with his body. I would also like to thank Sheriff David Soward and all Atascosa County law enforcement agencies for their pledges of support, as well as TMPA and the 100 club.
Myself, LT Rodriguez, Officers’ DeLuna, Aragon and Gonzalez, along with other law enforcement agencies escorted Officer Richardson’s body to the Medical Examiner’s office in Georgetown, TX. I was in awe that nearly every driver on the highway ramp stood outside their cars as the procession drove by.