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TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

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CASE INFORMATION

Case Number: 20-05-1428

Investigator: Sergeant Shane Norie

Violation: 1701.354 (c) (1) Licensee: Ashley Jackson, PID Raymond Helm III, PID

SUPPLEMENT: Ashley Jackson was issued a reprimand for the above listed case number. Also, Constable Ray Helm, PID

was submitted to legal for suspension of his peace officer license at the direction of the Executive Director. The suspension was ultimately pulled due to Helm surrendering his Peace Officer License pursuant to Case Number 20-10-0132. This case is closed. End of Supplement. RSN

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

Actions and Notes

Respondent: Ashley Jackson PID# Case Number:20-05-1428

Date Action or Note By 05/04/20 06/08/20

Received case for review Case Closed

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TCLEOSE Complaint Intake Revised 04-12

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLAINT INTAKE FORM

1. Case No. 20-05-1428

2. Nature of Complaint: Constable Continuing Ed

Applicable Rule/Law Violation: 1701.354 (c)(1)

3. Offense Level

4. Date Occurred Feb 1, 2020

5. Date Reported May 1, 2020

6. Location of Occurrence Wimberley, Texas

7. Complaint Against Officer/Licensee Last, First, Middle Ashley Jackson

8. Race/Sex

W/F

9. DOB

10. PID Number

11. TXDL #

12. Type(s) of License

Peace Officer 13. Name of current or last appointing agency: Hays CO Constable PCT 3

14. TCOLE Region:

15. Appointment Status: Reserve

16. Complaint Received By: Method: Phone, E-Mail, Walk-in, ect and TCOLE Staff taking the complaint Sergeant Shane Norie 17. Complaint Narrative (Who, What, When, Where, Why) Sgt. Norie received an email complaint from Ari Axelrod on May 1, 2020. In the email Axelrod stated Constable Ashley Jackson had been serving civil papers without the proper required training. Jackson was given a Civil Process Exemption by Constable Ray Helm on September 18, 2019. 18. Name of Reporting Party Last, First Middle Axelrod, Ari

19. Address of Reporting Party

19. Contact Telephone

20. Notification required by E-1?

ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ACTION 21. Complaint Determination: (Circle One) Investigation Non-Jurisdictional

22. Initial Investigation Type: (Circle One) Admin Criminal Referral

23. Assigned/Referred to: Norie

24. Date Assigned/Referred: 5/4/20

25. Approved By:

26. Remarks

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CASE INFORMATION

Case Number: 20-05-1428

Investigator: Sergeant Shane Norie

Licensee: Ashley Jackson, PID Raymond Helm III, PID Involved Agency: Hays County Constables Office, Precinct 3 Violation: 1701.354 (c) (1)

SUMMARY

On May 1, 2020 I, received this case for further review. Ashley Jackson, PID was identified as serving Civil Process papers through her agency, Hays CO Constable Office, PCT 3, without having a civil process course. Jackson was given an exemption by Constable Ray Helm on September 18, 2019.

DEFINITIONS

Sec. 1701.354. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DEPUTY CONSTABLES

(a) If the commission requires a state, county, special district, or municipal agency that employs a deputy constable to provide the deputy constable with a training program under Section 1701.352, the commission shall require the deputy constable to attend at least 20 hours of instruction in civil process.

(c) The commission may waive the instruction requirements for a deputy constable under this section:

(1) if a constable requests a waiver for the deputy constable based on a representation that the deputy constable's duty assignment does not involve civil process responsibilities;

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Deputy Jackson, PID was appointed originally to the Hays County Constables Office, PCT 3 in March 2008 as a Reserve and left that position in June 2009. Jackson returned to the agency in January 2017 working under Constable Ray Helm (took office as Constable January 1, 2017). Jackson took the Civil Process Course (3101) at Texas State University on March 1, 2017. Jackson left her appointment with PCT 3 in May 2018. Deputy Jackson returned to Hays CO Constable Office, PCT 3 again in August 2019 and is currently as of this report still appointed as a Reserve. Deputy Jackson received a Civil Process Exemption on August 30, 2019, which covered her for the Training Unit of September 1, 2017 thru August 31, 2019. The Civil Process Exemption was reported by Constable Ray Helm, through Roster Number 108349970 on August 31, 2019. It was learned during the above Training Unit, Jackson served a small claim citation on October 21, 2017. (see below).

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The above citation was served by Deputy Jackson on October 21, 2017. This would have been during the 2017-2019 Training Unit; which Constable Helm issued the Civil Process Exemption to Jackson. Constable Helm then issued another Civil Process Exemption by submitting Roster #10846544 on September 18, 2019. This exemption for Deputy Jackson would have been for the 2019-2021 Training Unit. Through the complaint lodged on May 1, 2020 it was learned Deputy Jackson served a Small Claim Citation on February 1, 2020 (during the exemption period). A copy of the document is below.

LEFT BLANK

TO: Jeffery B. Baker No. Sl7-021J3

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THE ST ATE or TEXAS SMALL CLAIM CITATION

VOU ARE H..EllEBV COM~'lANDED TO ArrEAR bcfo~ me, ANDREW W. CABLE, Justice of 1he Peace, Preeinc1 3, Hays Cowity, Texas at 200 Stillwoter/PO Box 366, Wimberley, Texas 78676, then a!ld there to nnswcr the petition of Willi11m Coppola. PlaimifT, nled on October 19, 2017 comploining of Jeffery 8, Bok:er, Defendant

The ~ure of the Plu1n1iff's claim is: Damegc to automobile. Pia.inti IT sues for $10,000.00 in damages. auomcy fees, costS of court and such other relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled.

YOU HA VE BEEN SUE.O. You may employ an atLOmey to help you in defending Bgninsr this lawaiit. But you arc not required 10 employ an auorncy You or )Our auomey must file an answer with the court. Your answer is due by the end of the 141t1 cloy after the day you were saved ...,;,h thc5C p3pcn. If the 14• day is a &llurddy. Sunday or legal holiday your answer is due by the first cby folloWlni the 14111 doy that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Do ool ignore these papc~. lfyou do not file 11n answer by the due date, a default judg!Tlcnt may be 11lken agnmst you. For further information, con,ult Pmr, V oflhc Texas Rule$ of Civil Procedure. which i5 avai111ble on line.

THE LAW PROHlfllTS T HE JUDGE AND TIIE CLERKS FROM G IVING LEGAL AIJVICI~ SO PLEASE DO i'iOT SEJ:K SUCH ADVICE FROM TIIIS OFrTCE. A 'IV LEGAi. QUF.STIOl

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5/04/2020 On the above date I spoke with Deputy Ashley Jackson via cellular telephone ( I advised Jackson of the complaint involving her serving civil documents while receiving a Civil Process Exemption by Constable Helm. Deputy Jackson advised she felt like the number of civil documents she served was under 10. Deputy Jackson stated she is a Reserve Officer with the Hays County Constable Office and only works with a senior deputy. Deputy Jackson advised when she works with a senior deputy, they typically drive, and she will fill out the civil papers. Deputy Jackson stated Constable Helm advised her she can serve civil papers if she’s in training or civil process is not her primary job. Deputy Jackson provided me with a screen capture of a text conversation she had with Constable Helm when the complaint was first lodged. Deputy Jackson said Constable Helm advised her the agency would not send her to the Civil Process training course due to budget constraints. The below image is of the conversation.

TO: Donna Krumblis No. S20-00213

TIIE STA TE OF TEXAS SMALL CLAIM CITATION

ORIGINAL RETURN TO COURT

01 · 30· 20AO&,s, RCVD

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before me, ANDREW W. CABLE, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Hays County, Texas at 200 Stillwater/PO Box 366, Wimberley, Texas 7&676, then and there to answer the petition of Maureen Derosa,, Plaintiff, filed on January 29, 2020 complaining of Donna Knunblis, Defendant.

The nature of the PlaintiWs claim is: Breach of Contract. Plaintiff sues for SS,000.00 in damages, attorney fees, costs of court and such other relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled.

YOU BA VE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney to help you in defending against this lawsuit. But you arc not required to employ an anorney. You or your attorney must file an answer with the court. Your ans\\-er is due by the end of the 14111 day after the day you were served with these papers. If the 14111 day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday your answer is due by the first day following the 14th day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, Do not ignore these papers. If you do not file an answer by the due date, a default judgment may be taken against YO\L For further information; consult Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which is available onlinc.

THE LAW PROHIBITS THE JUDGE A."1D THE CLERKS FROM GMNG LEGAL ADVICE, SO PLEASE DO NOT SEEK SUCH ADVICE F ROM TIIlS OFFICE. ANY LEGAL QIJFSTIONS YOU HA VE SHOULD B~ DIRECTED TO AN ATTORNEY.

ISSUED UNDER MY RAND this 30th day of January, 2020.

Requested By: Maureen DcRolUl

CONSTABLE'S TURN

Came to hand on the~dityor .Tf½Y6 er AD. 201'.)_o_, at~ o'clock_ft..M. and executed On tho~ day or f-eb@eo y A.O. 20l'K.tl., at--l.!3Q_o'clock .f_.M. by delivering a true copy or this citation

Dnat'ld /{i14,y l, l 1?;' in person, at , in~ County, Texas ordelivering a copyof lhecitation g.istcn:d or certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt or

eleccronlc return receipt requested.

FEES: Scrvingone~py$ Jf~".,_ ~nstable, Pchko By, 14cl./:,y o,J Deputy

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6/04/2020 I spoke with Deputy Jackson to inquire about the text message conversation she had with Constable Ray Helm. I asked Deputy Jackson what she thought her primary job was for the Hays County Constable Office was and she replied, “Law Enforcement”. I then asked her to be more specific and she couldn’t provide an answer. When I asked her if one of her primary jobs as a Reserve Deputy Constable would be to serve civil papers she did not respond. Deputy Jackson then stated she trusted Constable Helm when it came to the exemption status. Deputy Jackson then stated again she always rode with a senior deputy as if she was in training. I then asked Deputy Jackson why she would be in training beings she has been a Reserve Deputy Constable as of this report for approximately 3.5 years. Deputy Jackson did not have an answer for the question. I then contacted Melanie Munoz HR Hiring Assistant, Hays County Human Resources, at (512) 393-2215 and inquired about the job description of a Reserve Deputy Constable. Ms. Munoz advised she would email me a copy of the job description for Precinct 3. I then asked her if all the Constables Office’s used the same job description, she replied “yes, we just change the heading to whatever Precinct applies”. A copy of a job posting will be placed with the case file.

0 follow up. Start by Monday, May 4, 2020. Due by Monday, May 4, 2020.

From: A Jackson <

To: Shane Norie

Cc:

Subject: Ashley Jackson

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< • Ray > Is it okay to let my people know they can contact your attorneys?

Very nuts The exemption is because civil is not your primary job. Doesn't mean you can't be in training or serving papers

Absolutely they can

Will Hale Mobile .(512) 940-2907 Mobile 5129402907

Bud Weymore Mobile +1 512-461-2786

Thank you! I will let you

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I reviewed a Job Posting for Reserve Deputy Constable Precinct 2 has posted as of this date. Under the required skills section of the posting the first bullet point is Serves Civil Papers and executes warrants. The following is from the summary section from the posting.

Summary Under close supervision, the Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, and civil processes throughout the County and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. Hays County Sheriff’s Department, San Marcos Police, Buda Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, and other public safety agencies) to protect the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position affects the economic and social well-being of the citizens of Hays County.

It is worth noting in the first line of the summary it states again the position executes civil processes throughout the county.

CONCLUSION This case began with a complaint regarding Deputy Ashley Jackson, PID serving civil process papers while under the Civil Process Exemption given by Constable Ray Helm, PID Deputy Jackson was given a Civil Process Exemption by Constable Ray Helm on August 31, 2019 and again on September 18, 2019. During these two Training Units Deputy Jackson served a civil document on October 21, 2017 and on February 1, 2020. Deputy Jackson advised when she works, she will ride with a Senior Deputy and they will drive while she fills out the civil documents. Deputy Jackson said Constable Helm advised her she could serve civil papers if she’s in training or civil process isn’t her primary job. This conversation was confirmed when Deputy Jackson sent me a screen capture of the text message. Deputy Jackson also stated Constable Helm would not pay for her to go to the training course for Civil Process. I asked Deputy Jackson what her primary job was, and she said, “Law Enforcement”. Deputy Jackson has been working as a Reserve Deputy Constable for approximately 3.5 years. I then asked Deputy Jackson to be more specific on her primary job and she couldn’t. I then contacted Melanie Munoz, Hays County Human Resources. Ms. Munoz advised when Hays County posts a Reserve Deputy Constable position, all precincts use the same description. Ms. Munoz stated the HR department will just change the heading to reflect which precinct the posting is for. I observed a current posting on Hays County website for Reserve Deputy Constable for Hays County Constable Precinct 2. The posting listed under the required skills section is serve civil papers. This requirement is again listed under the summary section of the same post. Deputy Jackson was hired initially for a Reserve Deputy position with Hays County Constables Office, Precinct 3 in March 2008 and departed the position in June 2009. Jackson then returned to the same position on two more occasions, both of which were under Constable Ray Helm. The fact Deputy Jackson has approximately 3.5 years of experience would lend itself she was not under a field training program. Also, the fact the job posting for her position advises the first required skill would be to serve civil papers the civil process exemption would not apply to Deputy Jackson. Therefore, the

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exemption was issued as another mechanism for Constable Ray Helm to circumvent the system and training requirements set in place by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the State of Texas. END OF REPORT RSN

PH#Chief Administrator (please type or print) E-MailDateSignature of Chief Administrator

THESE STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THIS COURSE AND ARE APPROVED FOR CREDIT.

TCOLE ID Last Name, First name M.I. DOB

JACKSON, ASHLEY B.

Roster #: Provider #: Name of Provider: Provider Type: 1-Academy 2-Contract Provider10834970 D209103 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters) 4 3-Academic Alternative 4-Other

Course ID: Course Title: Course Hours: Begining Date: Ending Date: # of Students:3102 Civil Process Exemption by Constable 0 8/30/2019 8/30/2019 1

Instructor: RAYMOND E. HELM III

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REPORT OF TRAINING

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

PH#Chief Administrator (please type or print) E-MailDateSignature of Chief Administrator

THESE STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THIS COURSE AND ARE APPROVED FOR CREDIT.

TCOLE ID Last Name, First name M.I. DOB

CRUZ, LUPE R.

GRAHAM III, JENNINGS B.

HARTHCOCK, JAMES M.

JACKSON, ASHLEY B.

VILLALOBOS, ALEXANDER

Roster #: Provider #: Name of Provider: Provider Type: 1-Academy 2-Contract Provider10846544 D209103 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters) 4 3-Academic Alternative 4-Other

Course ID: Course Title: Course Hours: Begining Date: Ending Date: # of Students:3102 Civil Process Exemption by Constable 0 9/18/2019 9/18/2019 5

Instructor: RAYMOND E. HELM III

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REPORT OF TRAINING


TO: Donna Krumblis

No. S20-002J3

THE ST ATE OF TEXAS SMALL CLAIM CITATION


01-30-20A~8 :52 RCVD

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before me, ANDREW W. CABLE, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Hays County, Texas at 200 Stillwater/PO Box 366, Wimberley, Texas 78676, then and there to answer the petition of Maureen Derosa, Plaintiff, filed on January 29, 2020 complaining of Donna Krumblis, Defendant.

The nature of the Plaintiff's cl~im is: Breach of Contract. Plaintiff sues for $5,000.00 in damages, attorney fees, costs of court and such other relief to which Plaintiff may be entitied.

YOU HA VE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney to help you in defending against this lawsuit. But you are not required to employ an attorney. You or your attorney must file an answer with the court. Your answer is due by the end of the 14th day after the day you were served with these papers. If the 141h day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday your answer is due by the first day following the J4'h day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Do not ignore these papers. If you do not file an answer by the due date, a default judgment may be taken against you. For further information, consult Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which is available online.

THE LAW PROHIBITS THE JUDGE AND THE CLERKS FROM GMNG LEGAL ADVICE, SO PLEASE DO NOT SEEK SUCH ADVICE FROM THIS OFFICE. ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS YOU HA VE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO AN ATTORNEY. -. !

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND this 30th day of January, 2020.

Requested By: Maureen DeRosa

CONSTABLE'S RETURN ·c;~~ ·t~ h~-~d ~~ .th~ 3·;~ d~; ·o·r· :r;,;;~~ ·;,; .... A·.n~ 20~~, ·at. ~~,S-'j .. ~:;t~~k 1f_.M~ ~;J ;;;c·u~;J •....••. On the ,,r day of f-elu11aay A.D. 2oio_. at .3..{3Q_o'clock .f.....M. by delivering a true copy of this citation with a true copy of the petition attached to Defendant, Dnat1 ,4 /{ ((_y J+l· b I ,

TO: Jeffery B. Baker

No. S17-021J3

THE ST ATE OF TEXAS SMALL CLAIM CITATION

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before me, ANDREW W. CABLE, Justice of 1he Peace, Precinct 3, Hays County, Texas at 200 Stillwater/PO Box 366, Wimberley, Texas 78676, then and there to answer the petition of William Coppola, Plaintiff, filed on October 19, 2017 complaining of Jeffery B. Baker, Defendant.

The r\ature of the Plaintifrs claim is: Damage to automobile. Plaintiff sues for $ 10,000.00·in damages, anomey fees1 cos1s of court and such other relief to which Plaintiff may be enti1led.

YOU HA VE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney to help you in defending against this lawsuit. But you are not required to employ an attorney. You or your altorney must fi le an answer with the court. Your answer is due by the end of the 141h day after the day you were served with these papers. If the 14th day is a Saturday, Sunday· or legal holiday your answer is due by the first day following the 14th day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Do not ignore these papers. If you do not file an answer by the due date, a defaultjudgrhent may be taken against you. For further information, consult Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which is available online. ·

THE LAW PROHIBITS THE JUDGE AND THE CLERKS FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE, SO PLEASE DO NOT SEEK SUCH ADVICE FROM THIS OFFICE. ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS YO.U HA VE sH9uw BE DIRECTED TO AN ATTORNEY.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND this 19th day of October, 2017.

"" Requested -By: Scott Quenstedt The Quenstedt Law Firm, PLLC 17323 1-35 N #105 Schertz TX 78 154

. CONSTABLE' RE ·D~~ ·1; i,;;,d:;.,-ti,~ Jj[ ·d~~ ·;r· at~ he (l" . .. A.D'. iO 1--=l-, ;t. ·2 ~ i

0 Follow up. Start by Monday, May 4, 2020. Due by Monday, May 4, 2020.

From: A Jackson

To: Shane Norie

Cc:

Subject: Ashley Jackson

,II AT&T'.;=' 10:27 AM 78%1• 1•

< • Ray > Is it okay to let my people know they can contact your attorneys?

Very nuts The exemption is because civil is not your primary job. Doesn't mean you can't be in training or serving papers

Absolutely they can

Will Hale Mobile .(512) 940-2907 Mobile 5129402907

Bud Weymore Mobile +1 512-461-2786

TO: Donna Krumblis

No. S20-:002J3

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0 1 - 3 0- 2 0 Ail 8 : 5?. RC VD

THE STATE OF TEXAS SMALL CLAIM CITATION

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before me, ANDREW W. CABLE, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Hays County, Texas at 200 Stillwater/PO Box 366, Wimberley, Texas 78676, then and there to an,swer the petition of Maureen Derosa, Plaintiff, filed on January 29, 2020 complaining of Donna Krumblis, Defendant.

The nature of the Plaintiffs claim is: Breach of Contract. Plaintiff sues for $5,000.00 in damages, attorney fees, costs of court and such other relief to which Plaintiff may be en ti tied.

YOU HA VE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney to help you in defending against this lawsuit. But you are not required to employ an attorney. You or your attorney must file an answer with the court. Your answer is due by the end of the 14th day after the day you were served with these papers. If the 14th day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday your answer is due by the first day following the 14th day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Do not ignore these papers. If you do not file an answer by the due date, a default judgment may be taken against you. For further information, consult Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which is available online.

THE LAW PROIDBITS THE JUDGE AND THE CLERKS FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE, SO PLEASE DO NOT SEEK SUCH ADVICE FROM THIS OFFICE. ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS YOU HA VE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO AN ATTORNEY.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND this 30th day of January, 2020.

Requested By: Maureen DeRosa

••••••••••• • a •• m••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• m••••••••••••••• a ••••••••• Came to hand on the 30-i-k day of .JC1,1,,, I.A.ti .,,J A.D. 20V_Q__, at ';{'.S::2 o'clock _ft..M. and executed

On the f 5f'"d~y of f-ehrntJ.&f A.D. 20-af.D__, at 3 ~:30 o'clock £.M. by delivering a true copy of this citation with a true copy of the petition attached to Defendant, D12,u1 ,4- /{ /cl,{ m h l , S: in person, at

,in lfA..y5 County,Texasordeliveringacopyofthecitation with a copy of petition attached to the defendant by registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt or

electronic return receipt requested.

1,,.-o v FEES: Serving one copy$ · ) it'~ /

Name TCOLE ID (P ID) STATUSASHLEY B. JACKSON

Citizen Race Gender Federal ID State IDYes White Female 10216021

Service History

Appointed As Department AwardService Start Date

Service End Date Service Time

Peace Officer (Reserve)

HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 Peace Officer License

8/30/2019 0 years, 8 months


WAELDER POLICE DEPT. Peace Officer License

5/22/2018 11/28/2018 0 years, 6 months


HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 Peace Officer License

1/1/2017 5/4/2018 1 years, 4 months


TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Peace Officer License

2/28/2013 5/15/2015 2 years, 3 months

Reserve Officer HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 Peace Officer License

3/13/2008 6/12/2009 1 years, 3 months

Peace Officer Texas Department of Public Safety

Peace Officer License

12/13/2002 8/1/2004 1 years, 8 months

Total Service TimeDescription Service TimePeace Officer 6 years, 4 months

Reserve Officer 1 years, 3 months

Total officer time 7 years, 7 months

Education InformationInstitution Hours Education

0 High School

134 Bachelor

Total Hours 134

Total Training Hours 2680

Print Date: Page Number:4/20/2020 50

Texas Commission On Law EnforcementFull Department Status (preliminary)

Department HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (209103)

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Courses Completed

09/01/2019 - 08/31/2021

Course No. Course Title Course Date

Course Hours Institution Training Mandates

3102 Civil Process Exemption by Constable

9/18/2019 0 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters)

Civil Process

Unit Hours 0

09/01/2017 - 08/31/2019 *



3102 Civil Process Exemption by Constable

8/30/2019 0 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters)

Civil Process

3257 Combined Asset Forfeiture and Racial Profiling

8/26/2019 6 OSS Academy Asset Forfeiture (Intermediate)Racial Profiling (Intermediate)

10999 Court Security Officer Certification

8/23/2019 12 OSS Academy

450 Open Carry Law Update (online training)

8/21/2019 1 TCOLE Online

77272 OSS - Civil Issues Facing Street Officers

8/21/2019 3 OSS Academy

3271 Advanced Human Trafficking 8/20/2019 4 OSS Academy Human Trafficking

30418 Civilian Interaction Training 8/20/2019 2 OSS Academy Civilian Interaction Training Program

355 Annual Firearms Qualification 1701.355

6/14/2018 0 WAELDER POLICE DEPT. (Training Rosters)

Award InformationAward Type Action Action DatePeace Officer License License

Granted 1/2/2003Basic Peace Officer Certificate

Certification Issued 1/5/2004Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate

Certification Issued 6/28/2008Advanced Peace Officer Certificate

Certification Issued 7/20/2017

Academy HistoryDate Institution Course Title

Completed 12/13/2002 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA Basic Peace Officer




Courses Completed

09/01/2017 - 08/31/2019 *



3185 85th Legislative Session Legal Update

2/2/2018 5 OSS Academy 85th Session State and Federal Law Update

394 Cultural Diversity Web with Exercises

1/6/2018 8 TCOLE Online Cultural Diversity (Intermediate)

Unit Hours 41

09/01/2015 - 09/30/2017



4065 Canine Encounters (Intermediate/Advance)

7/18/2017 8 Capital Area Council of Governments

Canine Encounter (Intermediate)Canine Encouter (Advance)

3722 Peace Officer Field Training 7/1/2017 96 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters)

Peace Officer Field Training

3275 Missing and Exploited Children

6/29/2017 4 OSS Academy Missing and Exploited ChildrenMissing and Exploited Children (Advance)Missing and Exploited Children (Intermediate)

4068 Child Safety Check Alert List (Intermediate/Advanc

6/28/2017 1 OSS Academy Child Safety Check Alert List (Advance)Child Safety Check Alert List (Intermediate)

3807 TCIC/NCIC for Less than Full Access Operators

3/9/2017 8 Hays Co. Sheriff's Academy

3101 Civil Process 3/1/2017 20 Texas State University Texas School Safety Center

Course counts toward 20 hour requirement

3184 84th Legislative Session Legal Update

1/27/2017 4 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. 84th Session State and Federal Law Update

383151 Cognitive Interview Skills-Classen-Buck

12/13/2016 28 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc.

3311 ALERRT 11/9/2016 24 Hays Co. Sheriff's Academy

3311 ALERRT 11/4/2015 24 Hays Co. Sheriff's Academy

Unit Hours 217

09/01/2013 - 08/31/2015



3925 Ethics for Law Enforcement Distance

8/5/2015 4 TCOLE Online Ethics in Law Enforcement

2108 Arrest, Search, and Seizure (Intermediate)

8/5/2015 15 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. Arrest, Search, and Seizure (Intermediate)




Courses Completed

09/01/2013 - 08/31/2015



3383 83rd Legislative Session Legal Update (TCOLE Onlin

8/3/2015 3 TCOLE Online 83rd Session State and Federal Law Update

3270 Human Trafficking 8/2/2015 4 TCOLE Online Human Trafficking

2052 Hostage Negotiations 12/19/2013 8 Texas Asso. of Hostage Negotiators

3939 Cultural Diversity 12/3/2013 8 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. Cultural Diversity (Intermediate)

Unit Hours 42

09/01/2011 - 08/31/2013



3182 82nd Legislative Session Legal Update

8/19/2012 2 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. 82nd Session State and Federal Law Update

1018 Supplemental Peace Officer 7/14/2012 120 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc.

3954 School Based Law Enforcement Training General

6/28/2012 17 Texas State University Texas School Safety Center

Unit Hours 139

09/01/2009 - 08/31/2011



3100 LAW 7/18/2011 40 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc.

3939 Cultural Diversity 5/3/2010 8 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. Cultural Diversity (Intermediate)

3181 81st Legislative Session Legal Update

5/1/2010 2 Classen Buck Seminars, Inc. State and Federal Law Update

Unit Hours 50

09/01/2007 - 08/31/2009



3800 Technical/Specialized 6/18/2009 19 Texas State University Texas School Safety Center

3264 Special Investigator Certification Course

5/22/2009 24 Texas Municipal Police Association

Special Investigative Topics (Intermediate)

3232 Special Investigative Topics 5/5/2009 8 Hays Co. Sheriff's Academy Special Investigative Topics (Intermediate)




Courses Completed

09/01/2007 - 08/31/2009



3285 Identification Techniques - General

1/22/2009 8 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission LEA

3800 Technical/Specialized 12/4/2008 4 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters)

3101 Civil Process 11/19/2008 20 Texas State University Texas School Safety Center

Course counts toward 20 hour requirement

3103 Civil Law 8/14/2008 2 HAYS CO. CONST. PCT. 3 (Training Rosters)

Unit Hours 85

09/01/2005 - 08/31/2007



3224 Child Abuse (POSEIT) 8/20/2007 8 TCOLE Online Part 2 of 4 (POSEIT) Special Investigative Topics

3841 Crisis Intervention Training 8/8/2007 16 Capital Area Council of Governments

Crisis Intervention Training (AdvPOC) issued prior to 4-1-18Crisis Intervention Training (Intermediate) issued prior to 4-1-18Peace Officer Intermediate OptionsPeace Officer Intermediate Options 1987-01Peace Officer Intermediate Options 2005-01Peace Officer Intermediate Options 2006-01Peace Officer Intermediate Options 2009-09

3214 Family Violence Web w/ Exercises

8/7/2007 8 TCOLE Online Part 1 of 4 (POSEIT) Special Investigative Topics

394 Cultural Diversity Web with Exercises

7/15/2007 8 TCOLE Online Cultural Diversity (Intermediate)

Unit Hours 40

09/01/2003 - 08/31/2005



3800 Technical/Specialized 3/26/2004 34 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

3277 Identity Theft 3/26/2004 3 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Identity Theft (Intermediate)




Courses Completed

09/01/2003 - 08/31/2005



3939 Cultural Diversity 3/26/2004 3 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Cultural Diversity (Intermediate)


3100 LAW 11/13/2003 2 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA


Unit Hours 52

09/01/2001 - 08/31/2003



1000 Basic Peace Officer 12/13/2002 1028 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Cultural Diversity (Mandate)Special Investigative Topic (Mandate)

2105 Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation (Interm.)

12/13/2002 24 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation (Intermediate)

2106 Crime Scene Investigation (Intermediate)


Crime Scene Investigation (Intermediate)

2107 Use of Force (Intermediate) 12/13/2002 27 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Use of Force (Intermediate)

2108 Arrest, Search, and Seizure (Intermediate)


Arrest, Search, and Seizure (Intermediate)

2109 Spanish for Law Enforcement (Intermediate)


Spanish for Law Enforcement (Intermediate)Spanish for Telecommunicators (Intermediate)

3257 Combined Asset Forfeiture and Racial Profiling


Asset Forfeiture (Intermediate)Racial Profiling (Intermediate)

1999 Personnel Orientation by Dept. Basic Proficiency

12/11/2002 0 OTHER TRAINING Personnel Orientation

3400 Traffic 10/30/2002 4 TEEX Central Texas Police Academy

3801 TCIC/NCIC (not 3807 or 3802)


3400 Traffic 12/13/2001 33 Texas Department of Public Safety LEA

Unit Hours 1224




Courses Completed

09/01/1999 - 08/31/2001



3807 TCIC/NCIC for Less than Full Access Operators


Unit Hours 8

Total Hours 1898

Total HoursTotalTraining Hours From Education 2680

Total Course Hours 1898

Total Hours 4578

*Courses submitted between 09/01/2017 and 09/30/2017 will be credited to the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 training unit, but will only count once toward total training hours.




HAYS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Code: 0885

Prepared by: Constable & Human Resources

Grade: non-paid

Date Prepared: April, 2001, Updated January 2006, January 2017

Classification: Law Enforcement

FLSA: Nonexempt

Deputy Constable Reserve Deputy

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summary Under close supervision, the Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, and civil process throughout the Count.and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. Hays County Sheriff’s Department, San Marcos Police, Buda Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, and other public safety agencies) to protect the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position affects the economic and social well being of the citizens of Hays County. Responsibilities Serves civil papers and executes warrants. Assists new officers in the field and in training the proper procedure for serving civil process to an

individual or group. Provides public assistance to the general public. Assists as a bailiff for the Justice of the Peace. Provides traffic enforcement as requested. Participates in training as assigned on subjects such as state and local criminal, civil and traffic laws,

and traffic enforcement, including vehicle stop and approach techniques, and the proper use or radar units.

Effectively utilizes resources available to perform the job. Maintains TCOLE certification through approved training Assures the services delivered by the Constable’s office meet quality and timeliness standards. Enforces traffic laws including school zones, construction zones, subdivisions and County roads. Follows up on cases being investigated and assists other agencies (e.g. fire, EMS, Department of

Public Safety, traffic control, etc.) and testifies in courts as needed. Maintains patrol vehicle and equipment issued. Maintains a high profile in the community and participates in community outreach and education

programs as required by the Constable. Observes activities and initiates appropriate actions while on patrol. Responds to major traffic accidents and assists medical personnel as needed Performs civil standby to ensure no violence occurs between members of the public. Answers civil questions and assists public with non-law enforcement related problems. Attends and participates in public meetings as requested by thethe public or assigned by the

Constable. Executes warrants on wanted persons and extradites wanted persons from other jails. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge Required Professional knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning civil processes. Professional knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement. Exceptional knowledge of Constable’s missions, goals and objectives.

Exceptional knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statues, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.

Exceptional knowledge of methods and techniques to use to dispel a situation. Exceptional knowledge of the functions of a Deputy Constable in the Hays County Constable’s

Department. Exceptional knowledge of 911 and radio and police procedures. Exceptional knowledge of legally acceptable restraint methods. Exceptional knowledge of safety issues pertaining to law enforcement. Exceptional knowledge of identifying problems and developing solutions to solve them. Proficient knowledge of proper understanding and application of departmental guidelines. Proficient knowledge of criminal warrants. Proficient knowledge of civil process. Proficient knowledge of civil law. Proficient knowledge of criminal law. Proficient knowledge of traffic law. Proficient knowledge of courtroom security. General knowledge of the Hays County policies, rules and regulations. General knowledge of MS Word and Excel General knowledge of maintenance of assigned vehicle and equipment.

Required Skill Professional skill in assessing situations and determining the best course of action. Proficient skill in interacting with people in all socio-economic levels. Proficient skill in listening. Proficient skill in written communications for administrative and technical purposes. Exceptional skill in following oral and written instructions. Exceptional skill in arresting persons with or without resistance. Exceptional skill in oral communications in one-on-one and group situations with the public. Exceptional skill in remaining calm under stressful situations. Exceptional skill in completing assignments in a correct, complete, and timely manner. Exceptional skill in demonstrating safety. Exceptional skill in care of assigned equipment and vehicle operations. Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers,

supervisors, and the general public. Exceptional organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Exceptional skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. General skill in radio procedure. General skill in listening. General computer skills

Education and/or Experience Any equivalent combination of experience or training may be substituted one year for year basis.

Requires High School diploma or GED. Requires 3 to 5 years of law enforcement experience.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Class C Drivers License. May be required to posess a Class M (Motorcycle) Drivers License. Certification as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards

and Education. Ability to maintain firearms proficiency. Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.

Supervision The Deputy Constable is required to satisfactorily perform the above duties and will be evaluated for

technical soundness, accuracy, adherence to instruction, and completeness. This position is under constant supervision and the Constable provides detailed instructions. Guidelines The Deputy Constable uses judgment in interpreting and adapting the guidelines to apply them to specific cases or problems. The Deputy Constable may recommend changes or improvements in the guidelines. The Deputy Constable must have a strong work ethic, follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, keep promises and appointments, be reliable, and have a professional, helpful community centered attitude. The Deputy Constable must be able to effectively communicate with others in a professional manner while conducting their duties and interacting with all persons . Emotional Demands The Deputy Constable must effectively handle the stress of dealing with argumentative or emotional contacts with groups and large numbers of people in order to obtain, clarify or give facts or information or to perform required services. The Deputy Constable may have to persuade, influence, motivate, interrogate or control situations where individuals may be fearful, dangerous, skeptical, or uncooperative. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Deputy Constable in order to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Deputy Constable is regularly required to: Use his/her hands and fingers to handle or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Talk. Hear. Stand, sit and/or walk for medium distances or for long periods of time. Crouch, crawl, kneel or stoop. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to

adjust focus. Must be prepared at all times to perform high-risk activities in the protection and service of the public. Must be able to perform all duties while wearing body armor, related law enforcement equipment, and

other protective gear. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Deputy Constable spends most of the time sitting in a patrol vehicle and routinely will be required to leave the vehicle to address concerns of the public and must always be prepared for the potential for inclement weather and physically harmful occurrences. The work involves high risks with exposure to dangerous situations and extreme conditions such as great heights, extreme weather conditions, mob conditions, and conditions in which the employee cannot be in control. Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment, including body armor and related equipment. Acknowledgement

I agree that I am able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties listed above with or without an accommodation. I understand the satisfactory performance of the essential duties in this job description is a condition of my employment. I agree to follow the instructions of my supervisor within the constraints of the law and will perform additional duties to the best of my ability when instructed to do so.

I acknowledge the receipt of the current Hays County Personnel Policy Manual, which outlines my privileges and obligations as an employee. I acknowledge that the provisions of the Personnel Policy are terms and conditions of my employment and I agree to abide by them. I accept responsibility for reading and familiarizing myself with the information in the manual. It is understood that any changes to this policy will be communicated to me in writing. I agree to return the manual to my supervisor if I leave the employ of Hays County.

I further understand that my employment is terminable at will so that both Hays County and its employees remain free to choose to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason.

I fully understand that I may be granted compensation time in lieu of payment of overtime to the extent provided by law. I also understand that my supervisor can instruct me to take compensation time. ________________________________________________ ________________________ Employee Signature Date List any and all accommodations that are needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position:

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HAYS COUNTY JOB POSTING

Job Title Reserve Deputy Constable Job Number 636-0885-012320 Department Head Constable Precinct 2 Date Open January 23, 2020 Salary Range Minimum Unpaid Application Deadline Until Filled

In order to be considered for employment with Hays County submit the following documents: • Hays County Constable Application • Cover Letter • Resume Find Hays County Employment Applications at: • Pre-printed forms at the Hays County Human Resources department • Request PDF forms from [email protected] via email You may submit your application documents in any of the following ways: • Hand-deliver to 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063, San Marcos, TX 78666 • Fax: 512-393-2227 • Email: [email protected]

Education and/or Experience Any equivalent combination of experience or training may be substituted one year for year basis.

Requires High School diploma or GED. Requires 3 to 5 years of law enforcement experience. Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Class C Driver’s License. May be required to possess a Class M (Motorcycle) Driver’s License. Certification as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Ability to maintain firearms proficiency. Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.

Required Skills Serves civil papers and executes warrants. Assists new officers in the field and in training the proper procedure for serving civil process to an individual or group. Provides public assistance to the general public. Assists as a bailiff for the Justice of the Peace. Provides traffic enforcement as requested. Participates in training as assigned on subjects such as state and local criminal, civil and traffic laws, and traffic enforcement, including vehicle stop and approach

techniques, and the proper use or radar units. Effectively utilizes resources available to perform the job. Maintains TCOLE certification through approved training Assures the services delivered by the Constable’s office meet quality and timeliness standards. Enforces traffic laws including school zones, construction zones, subdivisions and County roads. Follows up on cases being investigated and assists other agencies (e.g. fire, EMS, Department of Public Safety, traffic control, etc.) and testifies in courts as

needed. Maintains patrol vehicle and equipment issued. Maintains a high profile in the community and participates in community outreach and education programs as required by the Constable. Observes activities and initiates appropriate actions while on patrol. Responds to major traffic accidents and assists medical personnel as needed Performs civil standby to ensure no violence occurs between members of the public. Answers civil questions and assists public with non-law enforcement related problems. Attends and participates in public meetings as requested by the public or assigned by the Constable. Executes warrants on wanted persons and extradites wanted persons from other jails. Other duties as assigned.

Summary Under close supervision, the Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, and civil processes throughout the County and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. Hays County Sheriff’s Department, San Marcos Police, Buda Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, and other public safety agencies) to protect the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position affects the economic and social well-being of the citizens of Hays County.

Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.

Hays County is an EEO employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hays County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including reference checks, criminal history, and driver’s license checks and driving history.

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Kim Vickers Executive Director

June 23, 2020

Ashley B. Jackson Reserve Deputy Constable, Hay County Constable Precinct 3

Re: Reprimand; Case 20-05-1428

Reserve Deputy Constable Ashley B. Jackson,


via CM/RRR # 7019 2280 0000 5404 9319

This letter is intended to inform you of the closing of the enforcement case regarding your violation of Title 37 Texas Administrative Code §218.3 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensee (a), (d)(3) (Civil Process Course) and 1701 Texas Occupational Code 1701.354 Continuing Education for Deputy Constables (a), (c)(l) (Civil Process Course). It is further intended to inform you of the results of that case and any action that is to be taken by the Commission. This enforcement case was initiated by citizen complaint.

Upon receiving the initial complaint, TCOLE Enforcement Division initiated an investigation. During this investigation, Investigators verified you are currently appointed with Hays County Constable Office, Precinct 3 as a Reserve Deputy Constable. A review of your PSR (Personal Status Report) shows you have not taken the required 20 hours Civil Process course since the 2013-2017 training cycle. Investigators found that Hays County Constable Precinct 3, Ray Helm submitted two waivers to TCOLE, exempting you from the civil process (serving papers), once on 08/30/2019 and again on 09/18/2019, which covers the 2017-2021 training cycle. Investigators found on 01/30/2020, which is after you received waivers exempting you from civil process, you served civil papers issued by the Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. During an interview with Investigators you admitted to serving less than ten (10) other civil papers while being exempt from the civil process. The civil process exemption submitted to TCOLE by Constable Helm, excludes you from serving civil papers. For those reasons, the Enforcement Division substantiated this portion of the investigation.

This letter of Reprimand is now a permanent part of your Commission file. Please note that the license of a person, who has previously received two written reprimands from the commission are subject to suspension. See Title 37 Texas

Adn1inistrative Code §223.15 (g).

If you have any questions or believe this letter has been issued in error, please provide supporting documentation to the Commission's Enforcement Division within ten days.

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Sincerely,

Deputy Chief Michael Antu Director Enforcement and Special Services

Phone: (512) 936-7700 Fax: (512) 936-77 14 6330 E Highway 290 STE 200 Austin TX 78723-1035

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