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John Pape

Sheriff's Captain
Sheriff's Captain
Goliad County Sheriff's Office
Country or state 
United States (Texas)
Available to 
North America
City 
Goliad
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

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Bio

Capt. John Pape currently serves as commander of law enforcement operations with the Goliad County Sheriff’s Office. He has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Chief of Police for two Texas cities.

Pape is a highly-decorated veteran law enforcement officer, having been honored with his agency's Medal of Valor (twice), Medal of Merit, Lifesaving Award, and others. He has also been honored as Officer of the Year by such organizations as the Bar Association, Jaycees, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He spend much of his career investigating high-profile murder cases and cases of public corruption.

Pape began his law enforcement career in 1976 as a Police Officer in Lake Charles, La. He served as a patrol officer, homicide detective, internal affairs investigator and supervisor of internal affairs.

Pape also served as Chief of Police for the City of Mercedes, Tx. and, later, Chief of Police for the City of Weslaco, TX.

Pape is an honors graduate of the University of Alabama, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as well as certifications as a Mental Health Officer, Sexual Assault/Family Violence Investigator, Cybercrime Investigator, Law Enforcement Instructor, and Evidence Technician.

A veteran law enforcement trainer, Pape has been a featured speaker for such diverse groups as the National League of Cities, International Year of the Family Global Conference, New Mexico Municipal League, Texas Municipal League, Texas Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association, a number of colleges and universities, and many more.

Pape has also authored five books, been a contributing author to a municipal management textbook, and penned numerous magazine articles.

Current position (1)

Sheriff's Captain

Goliad County Sheriff's Office

Achievements (4)
Five Outstanding Young Texans

Named one of the "Five Outstanding Young Texans" in 1987 by the Texas Jaycees.

Medal of Valor

Two-time recipient of the Medal of Valor from the Lake Charles Police Department

Medal of Merit

Recipient of the Medal of Merit from the Lake Charles Police Department.

Lifesaving Award

Recipient of the Lifesaving Award from the Lake Charles Police Department.

Degrees (1)
Human Services
University of Alabama
1985 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Engaged Parenting: Making a Difference in Your Child's Future

Presentation given at the International Year of the Family Global Conference in Salt Lake City.

Getting Up to Speed: Information Sources to Use

Presentation given at the .(National League of Cities 75th Congress of Cities.

Efficient Use of Resources

Presentation given at the New Mexico Municipal League Conference.

Effective Media Relations

Presentation given to the Texas State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association.

Integrity in Public Service

Presentation given at the University of Texas - Pan American School of Graduate Studies.

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Leadership
Social & Political
Skills & Trades
Criminal Justice System Family Violence Gangs School Violence Police Investigations Crime Topics Police Policy Engaged Parenting Community Policing
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Why choose me? 

An engaging speaker, Pape mixes humor, pathos,and real-world police insight into his presentations.

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