EPISD Police Department is pleased to announce their Officer
of the Week – EPISD PD Lead Officer Alberto De la Torre.
Alberto De la Torre began his career in law enforcement as a
security officer for Eagle Pass Independent School District in 1995. After graduating Del Rio Police Academy
in 1997, De la Torre served as a reserve deputy for the Maverick County
Sheriff's Office from 1998 to 1999. Between 2000 and 2001, De la Torre
performed duties as a reserve officer for the City of Eagle Pass Police
Department. In May of 2001, De la Torre accepted a full time peace officer
position with the Eagle Pass ISD Police Department. De la Torre holds certificates
as a Advanced Peace Officer, Field Training Officer, and School Based Law
Enforcement.
He also regularly attends active shooter response training and is
actively involved in mentoring and building positive rapport with the student
body.
As a police officer for EPISD, De la Torre has served the
district and community in the following areas: Eagle Pass High School, CC Winn
High School, and currently resides as the Lead Officer for the Memorial Junior
High School.