Raul Tanguma Jr

Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. Police Officer with over 40 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 10 years of experience in patrol and investigative environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Served on the S.W.A.T. team and Street Crimes Unit for 8 years. (Mission PD)
• Supervised (Commander) team of 15 Swat members. (Mission PD)
• Led an undercover investigation which led to several arrests for drug trafficking. (Mission PD)
• Handled a Murder Case involving an elderly couple wife first reported missing and resulted in an arrest and conviction of the husband. (Mission PD)
• Awarded "Purple Heart" in 1989. (Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office)
• Coached boys football and baseball and girls softball through the Mission Boys and Girls Club.

Mission Police Officers Association held board membership for 6 years

Texas Municipal Police Association Member

Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians Member 6 years

• Licensed Texas Peace Officer - 40 years
• Certified Master Peace Officer - 8/10/2004
• Certified Advanced Peace Officer - 7/8/1997
• Certified Intermediate Peace Officer - 5/1/1992
• Certified Basic Peace Officer - 5/1/1985
• Peace Officer License - 4/2/1984
• 300 Total Career / Professional Hours
• 2553 Total TCOLE Course Training Hours In Specialized Areas from Patrol, Investigative, Tactical, Etc.

Married to Raquel Martinez Tanguma Mission CISD School Teacher. Two (2) sons Raul Esteban US Customs and Border Protection assigned to Douglas AR., Jesus Edward 2nd year of Medical School at Parker University Doctor of Chiropractor Dallas, Tx., Alejandra M. Gutierrez Norfolk VA., and our baby Dehra Vela UTSA 3rd year, Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Psychology studies.

Residing at 1816 Thornton Street, Mission, Texas since 2007. Past residence 649 South Mayberry, Mission, Texas. My wife and I like to travel when we aren't relaxing at the family's place at Port Isabel, Texas. My hobbies include hunting and fishing and working on projects in my garage. 

    I started my Law Enforcement career with the Alton Police Department in 04/02/1984 as a reserve officer then a paid police officer. I worked my way to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Academy, while attending the University of Pan American. After graduating from the academy I began working with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol deputy. I moved my way up as criminal investigator also working in narcotics. In 1992 I worked with several local and out of county attorney’s in the preparation of cases as a private investigator. I then was appointed Chief Deputy with the Hidalgo County Constables Office Precinct 3 under then Constable Luis Zamora. During this time I was in charge of the departments deputies and responsibilities. I managed several paid deputies and 12 reserve deputies and the everyday duties of the office. In July 7, 1994,  I was hired with the Mission Police Department. I started on patrol and advanced to Investigations after 6 months. I was assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency as a Task Force Officer. My assignment duties was working federal and state drug cases. I was also assigned to the Mission Police Department SWAT Unit. I worked my way to assistant commander then to commander. I also have an advance swat certification from the Beaumont Sheriff’s Department. I also an SWAT supervisors certificate from the Houston Police Department. I supervised 15 officers, reserve officers and Mission Fire Department personnel that were part of the unit. I was also appointed as Assistant CID Commander under then Sgt J. Larralde. After several years I supervised a total of 12 investigators approving reports and cases being filed with the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office. Also planning case investigations and arrest of defendants.

Currently I am assigned with the Crime Scene Unit with the Mission Police Department. My current duties are  involving the collection of evidence and perpetration for court. 

   I see Mission as a growing city in these changing and challenging times. I have always been for ethics, integrity, and public service in law enforcement. A victim/citizen should get the full services of the department  that is available to them no matter of race, gender, and economic background. There needs to be a fair and equal system to police modern law enforcement. If an officer is accused of wrong doing there should be an impartial investigation and a stern disciplinary action taken.