Dine-and-Discover Meetings and Events
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Below is a menu of programs that are sure to satisfy any intellectual appetite. Join HFCW’s meetings where lifetime learners gather. Be a part of our long history of sharing wit and wisdom with HFCW members and their guests since 1974.
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Challenges and Successes of a Woman in Law Enforcement
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 @ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Find out the inside workings of the Harris County’s Precinct One Constable’s Office and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office through the eyes of a female law enforcement officer. You’ll learn about the workings of our county, the largest county by population in Texas. From its K-9 operations to the Harris County Toll Road, Captain Hennessy shares what it’s like to be a woman in law enforcement.
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Captain Nancy Hennessy joined the Precinct One Constable’s Office in 2013 after serving over 28 years with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office attaining the rank of Captain assigned to various divisions including Patrol, Patrol Support, and Communications. Currently, her primary duties at Precinct One involve the planning, assignment and supervision of the activities of patrol personnel who are assigned to community contracts and district patrol duties. Captain Hennessy is responsible for coordinating special initiatives and operations throughout the precinct as needed to address high crime areas using the Tactical Patrol Unit. Captain Hennessy oversees K-9 Operations. She also maintains oversight of the Animal Cruelty Unit, which works closely with the Houston SPCA and their investigators responsible for responding to and investigating animal abuse/neglect cases in Harris and surrounding counties. She manages the Precinct One Toll Road Operations working with the Harris County Toll Road Authority. Captain Hennessy is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the personnel under these divisions. Her additional responsibilities also include interviewing and recommending candidates for hire. Captain Hennessy works closely with the Division Chief in day-to-day operations. |
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