81s Heroes

05/15/2026

Honoring our Heroes that continue to serve! Thank you, St. Gertrude KC Council #3389 and El Dorado Restaurant for partnering with us to make this happen!! We truly appreciate your continued support!!💙

05/15/2026

National Peace Officer Memorial Day!🖤
We miss you 81 💙 Your Sacrifice will FOREVER be remembered!

On the evening of November 1, 2021, Senior Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys Jr. responded to a domestic dispute in the 300 block of South Wanda in Kingsville. As Ptlm. Benys and other officers arrived at the scene, a male subject, involved in the incident drove up to the area in a blue SUV and opened fire on the officer who was on scene along with children and a female. The officer engaged the shooter with her duty weapon. Ptlm. Benys who was approaching the incident in his vehicle. Placed his vehicle in park and exited the unit to engage the shooter to protect the civilians. Ptlm. Benys after firing off several rounds came over the police radio and stated that he had been shot.
The shooter, got back into his vehicle, and fled the scene. Responding officers were able to locate the vehicle and the shooter was apprehended by officers and taken into custody.
Officers on scene began to perform live saving measures on Ptlm. Benys and he was transported by EMS to the local hospital. Sr. Ptlm. Benys succumbed to his wounds during the early morning hours on 11/04/2021.

Senior Patrolman Benys had served with the Kingsville Police Department for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

81s Heroes was formed in honor of our fallen hero, Sr. Patrolman Sherman O. Benys, Jr., KPD Badge No. 81, whom we lost in the line of duty on November 4, 2021.

The organization, 81s Heroes, was named to commemorate ALL those that were engaged on that catastrophic day. It is they who have given us the strength to continue to “Make It Happen.” They will Forever be 81s Heroes.

81s Heroes supports first responders in Kingsville, Texas and Kleberg County with equipment, training, counseling, and other immediate financial hardships to ensure the community takes care of those taking care of them.

05/12/2026

04/17/2026

Our Kingsville Police Department and Kleberg County Sheriff’s Department Dispatchers were certainly recognized by 81sHeroes this week. Although their daily efforts are apparent to us, we wanted to acknowledge their dedication during National Peace Officers Telecommunicators Week. This week serves as a reminder to appreciate our Heroes behind the mic. As you know, we can attest that we have witnessed firsthand the calm, courage, and consistency they demonstrate every day. We acknowledge your efforts and appreciate your service! We are thankful and blessed that we have you to ensure our officers’ safety. 💙🙌🏻

04/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE !!
SEPTEMBER 12 ⛳️ 🏌🏻‍♂️ 🏌🏻‍♀️

04/13/2026

Thank you for your unwavering commitment!
We see you and you are Appreciated! 💙🙏🏻🙌🏻

This week we’re celebrating Telecommunications Week, and we just want to take a moment to say thank you to our Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunicators.

You are the calm voice people hear on some of the hardest days of their lives. You’re there in the middle of the chaos, helping, guiding, and making sure help gets where it needs to go. Even when things are stressful, you show patience, compassion, and strength in every single call.

Most people never see what you do, but it matters more than they know. You are the steady connection between our community and the deputies out in the field, and so many people are safe because of you.

We appreciate you, we’re grateful for you, and we hope you feel how important you truly are this week and every week. Happy Telecommunications Week!!

04/12/2026

Thank you for ALL that you do! We understand your “role”; and, we Appreciate you!! 💙