Windcrest Police Officer Association

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

08/18/2024

07/22/2024

It is with great sadness to report that Deputy Meredith Portillo, 20, lost her life earlier this morning as a result of a fatal accident involving a suspected wrong way driver along IH-37 S and Donop Rd in South Bexar County.

Deputy Portillo, who was off-duty, had two other occupants in the vehicle at the time when they were struck by the wrong way driver. Deputy Portillo and one passenger were killed upon impact, while one other passenger in her vehicle was seriously injured. The suspect driver was also killed upon impact.

Deputy Meredith Portillo began her law enforcement career with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at the age of 19, in September of 2023. Meredith graduated from the detention academy in January of 2024, and was at the beginning of her career.

At this time our thoughts and prayers remain with the Portillo Family. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced when they become available.

05/19/2024

This morning, members Underwood, Krauskopf and Salinas went above and beyond by performing yardwork for an elderly, disabled resident who is unable to do the task himself. We are pleased that our members are dedicated to the community they serve both inside and outside of work!

05/07/2024

💙OFFICER DOWN💙
Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a brave Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This tragic loss is felt deeply by his family, friends, and the entire law enforcement community, including his brothers and sisters at Harris County Deputies' Organization FOP Lodge 39.

In this time of grief, we unite in support of his family and fellow officers. Their unwavering dedication and bravery serve as a stark reminder of the daily risks they undertake to keep us safe.

04/16/2024

On Saturday, Officer Salinas was granted the opportunity to represent WPOA as a Guardian of the Flame during the Texas Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

04/12/2024

WPOA was featured as one of the new local Police Associations in the TMPA Magazine!

04/06/2024

Converse Poa is with Sean Peace

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sean. Hang tough. You got this! 🙏💙

04/02/2024

Join us in congratulating Officer Cabezas for her hard work!

On 03-03-2024 at 2353 hours Officer Cabezas #104 was on Patrol East. While she was traveling south bound IH-35N on the access rd. approaching Eisenhauer rd. Officer Cabezas #104 observed a 2014 Dodge Ram silver 4door pickup truck displaying a Texas license plate. Through investigation and computer check Officer Cabezas found the truck to be an active stolen vehicle. While keeping good communications with dispatch and other officers monitoring radio. Officer Cabezas, using good officer safety tactics, started to follow the stolen vehicle waiting for cover officers. Officer Cabezas saw that the stolen vehicle was pulling into the parking lot of 7050 IH-35N the Seven Eleven store. Officer Cabezas discreetly parked her patrol vehicle in an adjacent parking lot to keep eyes on the vehicle till cover officers arrived. At that point the driver and sole occupant turned off the stolen vehicle and started to exit the vehicle. Officer Cabezas, using sound judgment and good tactics, decided to approach and apprehend before the driver could evade any police action. Using good police tactics, Officer Cabezas was able to
apprehend the driver Adult/Female without any further incident. Officer Cabezas was able to verify the vehicle as stolen for New Braunfels Police Department enter 02-21-2024.
Officer Cabezas #104 using good police tactics and her police experience was able to detect a stolen vehicle, maintain surveillance of stolen vehicle, and used good officer discretion to apprehend without incident. This led to an on-sight arrest of the actor and recovery of the stolen vehicle. This was completed by Officer Cabezas #104 who was a single person unit without any assistance.
-VOR

03/31/2024