Early Voting continues through Feb. 26 in Primary races

(Posted: Feb. 24, 2010)
Waco Police Association members have two more days to vote early in the Primary Elections. Election Day is March 2nd.

WPA's Political Action Committee has endorsed several candidates and encourages our members and their families to support our friends at the polls this week.

WPA PAC endorsed the following candidates, all of whom are opposed in the Republican Primary: 

 Abel Reyna for McLennan County District Attorney, Republican Primary

Ed Petrich for County Commissioner, Precinct 4, Republican Primary

Brad Cates for Judge, County Court at Law #2, Republican Primary

Felipe Reyna for Justice, 10th Court of Appeals Place 3, Republican Primary

WPA sends team to benefit golf tourney
for Irving Police Officer

The Waco Police Association sponsored a team to participate in the Golfing for Gil benefit golf tournament sponsored by the Irving Police Department Nov. 17. The proceeds from the tournament were given to Irving Police Officer Gil White and his family to assist them with expenses resulting from Officer White’s bout with cancer. In the photo, team members from left are Jason Earhart, Dennis Baier and Steven DeLaRosa. The Waco team finished second in the 32-team tournament.

WPA warns of financial scams after area residents swindled in alleged Ponzi scheme

(Posted: Oct. 26, 2009) The Waco Police Association is concerned about the financial security of area residents after some were victimized in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving large sums of money over several years.

WPA President Anne Cyr urges citizens to learn more about fraud by visiting the FBI's website on Common Fraud Schemes. Additional information can be found at  Looks Too Good To Be True.

Alleged Ponzi scheme victim says trust betrayed, Waco Tribune-Herald, Oct. 24, 2009

County's Dispute Resolution Center is alternative to costly legal venues

Local residents who may be involved in a dispute that seems unresolvable should consider the McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center. A non-profit corporation chartered in 1996, the Center provides residents of McLennan County with education, training and access to quality, affordable and effective mediation, conciliation and arbitration services. A group of trained and skilled volunteer mediators are utilized to assist parties in finding workable solutions to disputes. Volunteer mediators are trained professionals from a variety of backgrounds including law, business, psychology, religion, education, social services, government, many technical fields and other professions and disciplines. The DRC accepts referrals for mediation from the courts, from attorneys and from individuals in the community. 

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Golf Tournament Team Winners 

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1st Annual WPA Golf Tournament

The 1st Annual WPA Golf Tournament, held Sept. 25 at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, was a great success. Organizers say 32 four-person teams participated in the tournament, and thousands of dollars were raised for the Association's Benevolent Fund.

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Officer Mrosko awarded Texas Star Medal by Gov. Perry

Gov. Rick Perry presented the Texas Star Medal to Waco Police Officer Craig Mrosko during a ceremony Sept. 11 at the State Capitol.

On September 27, 2007, Officer Craig Mrosko and Officer Tyrone Robinson were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, one of the involved parties was holding a handgun and opened fire at the two officers. While attempting to take cover, Officer Mrosko was hit in the lower back. It is with great courage and valor that Officer Mrosko and Officer Robinson returned fire and subdued the shooter. It is with dedication to their office that they restored the peace and from their training they survived this event. 

Watch the ceremony