This afternoon, Constable Sandlin hosted a formal Swearing-in and Service/Merit Award Ceremony at our Clear Lake station. Deputy Randy Rangel was sworn-in as the newest Precinct 8 Deputy at the onset of the ceremony.
The following personnel were presented with awards in recognition for their years of service to Harris County:
10 Year Service Award
• Assistant Chief Clerk Tammy Fitzmartin (9/2026)
20 Year Service Award
• Sergeant Colin Hulsart (8/2026)
30 Year Service Awards
• Captain Steve Hastings (7/2026)
• Support Services Clerk Tammi Williams (9/2026)
The following personnel were presented with merit awards:
• Deputy Harsha Atluri – Certificate of Recognition
• Deputy Adan Camarillo – Certificate of Recognition
• Deputy Xavier Vargas – Certificate of Recognition
• Deputy Daniel Lozano – Certificate of Recognition
• Sergeant William Bearden (Precinct 3) – Certificate of Commendation
• Sergeant Jonathan Toliver – Certificate of Commendation
• Communications Officer Kassandra Covington – Distinguished Service Award
We offer our congratulations to all of these men and women on their accomplishments and we welcome Deputy Rangel to the Precinct 8 family!
Summary
Constable Sandlin held a Swearing-in and Service/Merit Award Ceremony at the Clear Lake station this afternoon. During the event, Deputy Randy Rangel was officially sworn in as the newest Deputy for Precinct 8. Several personnel received awards for their years of service to Harris County. Those recognized with a 10 Year Service Award included Assistant Chief Clerk Tammy Fitzmartin. Sergeant Colin Hulsart received a 20 Year Service Award, while Captain Steve Hastings and Support Services Clerk Tammi Williams were acknowledged for 30 years of service. A number of merit awards were also presented. Certificates of Recognition were awarded to Deputies Harsha Atluri, Adan Camarillo, Xavier Vargas, and Daniel Lozano. Sergeant William Bearden and Sergeant Jonathan Toliver received Certificates of Commendation. Communications Officer Kassandra Covington was honored with a Distinguished Service Award. The ceremony concluded with a warm welcome for Deputy Rangel into Precinct 8.