Regarding Mr. Guerra, his county pic looks just like Gilberto Hinojosa. Not good.
Perhaps someone can verify or correct, but is Constable Guerra related to the Edinburg Palacios clan? I get nervous when the entrenched political machines start expanding and/or deepening their base of operations.
As far as the ex-Sheriff is concerned, I'm betting he ends up being indicted by the time the dust settles. You can't have a son and a commander running afoul of the law and be oblivious to it. If you are, you're a pretty crappy lawman, IMO.
Food for thought, here is the Hidalgo Co Sheriff Office's Mission Statement:
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office mission is to provide a sense of security for the people by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.
Recognizing that quality of life begins with public safety, the members of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office will form partnerships with other law enforcement and government agencies to address all crime and disorder issues. We will be guided by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office core values of Integrity, Pride, and Community. We, therefore, reaffirm our commitment to community service and to the pursuit of excellence.
You want to put an end to corruption? Make the penalty/punishment such that it actually serves as a deterrent to the dirty scumbags who would take a bribe, make a bribe, or otherwise piss on the public's trust.
