Local Officers Compete in Texas Police Games

Two officers from the San Angelo marshals office won first place at the Texas police games. They brought home gold medals for the toughest Policeman competition and distance running. Mike Moritz has the story. Mike Moritz- Running between forty and sixty miles a week for seven months prepared officer Albertson for three distance races in two days. He won gold in his first race, a 6.2 mile run against the best in Texas. Brian- "My strategy was to do the best i could. I found my kick at the end. Next year it is going to be a lot better." Mike Moritz- Weightlifting five days a week and bike riding helped train officer Gonzales for the toughest policeman competition. He won the title, displaying a combination of both strength and agility. John- "If I have to chase someone down and get into a scuffle, I want to make sure I have the upper hand." Mike Moritz- Police work can be mentally and physically stressful. The officers unwind from work and relax through physical fitness. John- "It is nice to get off work and go to the gym. It helps you wind down and feel good." Mike Moritz- The athletes were proud to represent San Angelo in the state games, and appreciate support from their hometown. Brian- "That is who we are here for, the people of San Angelo. Our foremost job is for the court, and i thought about the people at the municipal court." Mike Moritz - Officers Albertson and Gonzales are not resting on their laurels. They are already training for the national competition. Randy- "We did have some generous sponsors for the state competition. The next step is the national competition in Las Vegas. They have trained hard and with sponsors could go to the national games." Mike Moritz KLST news. The national police games will be held in August. If you want to sponsor the officers, you can call the city marshals office at 657-4476.