Constable Ron Hickman's Biography...

Starting as a cadet with the Houston Police Department in June of 1971, Ron Hickman served in a variety of assignments to obtain a broad range of experience in law enforcement. Assigned to the Accident Investigation Division and Radio Patrol Bureau for four years each, Ron Hickman also obtained the necessary training to become a search and recovery diver on the Department's Dive Team. Serving as a dive master and coordinator, he worked on the team for nearly ten years. He attended the Redstone Arsenal for training as a hazardous devices technician and became a member of the Houston Police Department's Bomb Squad. Assigned to the Planning and Research Division of the Department he began his exposure to building computer programs.

Beginning as a patrol deputy with the Precinct 4 Constable's Office in 1983, he worked for a year and a half on the street before being promoted to Sergeant over the Communications Office. The absence of computerization initiated a challenge that drove the search for serious improvements in automation for both the Constable's Office and the remainder of law enforcement in Harris County. Working on the development team for the County's first attempt at a consolidated computer aided dispatching system, Ron Hickman provided crucial input for building a computer system that supports a strong cooperative environment among the County's law enforcement agencies. This consolidated system has been in place for a fifteen years and houses the offense reporting, dispatching, alarm permits, and towed vehicle systems. Expanding on his knowledge in computerization, he set out to build a local area network for the Precinct 4 Constable's Office to extend the computer resource to the numerous remote offices.

Attending the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute at Sam Houston State was a pivotal opportunity and immediately upon graduation in 1995 was asked to return as an instructor on Information Technology. Constable Hickman says, "Sharing experiences and offering guidance to other agencies is important as a participant in the brotherhood of policing." He taught from 1995 through 2000 as a faculty member for the Institute sharing his technical experience with officers from across the State.

Active in supporting advances in technology in criminal investigations, Constable Hickman served as the Vice Chair of the Local Executive Board for the Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensic Lab and is now a member of the FBI�s National Steering Committee for the regional computer lab program, while continuing his service on the Local Executive Board.

With a strong emphasis on the use of technology and progressive policing practices, Constable Hickman continues the practice of two way communication with community leaders and members of local neighborhoods. He also believes strongly in increasing professionalism through training and advancing educational opportunities for police officers. Ron graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Ron was elected as Constable of Precinct 4 in November of 2000 and took Office January 1st, 2001. His goal is striving to meet the community�s needs while exceeding their expectations.

From Constable Ron Hickman...

Education

My primary education was completed by graduating from the Splendora High School in Splendora , Texas in 1969. This small school boasted a graduating class of twenty two seniors that year and was located in a small East Texas town with a population of less than one hundred.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Alabama in Interdisciplinary Studies. I also graduated from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State and taught on the LEMIT faculty for five years. I have continued to teach for them as well as the Texas Justice Court Training Center through the Texas State University in continuing education for Constable and Justice of the Peace programs. In addition I attended the inaugural class of the Texas Leadership Foundation for the Texas Association of Counties and now serve on their board of directors.

Church

I attend the Champion Forest Baptist Church have been a member there for the last fifteen years or more. The church has seen enormous growth the last ten years and continues to be a source of inspiration to the community.

I have worked with children, teaching Sunday School for 2nd and 3rd graders and more recently have enjoy attending Biblical Literacy and Church History taught by Mark Lanier.

Because of my position, I am often a source of information and assistance for the church or its members when dealing with issues in the community.

Hobbies

Golf

What little time I have for hobbies is usually devoted to the occasional game of golf. I enjoy the opportunity to be outside and take in the scenery and the landscaping and greenery on most of our local golf courses is outstanding.

Most of my opportunities to play golf are associated with one type of charity or benefit or another. It gives me a chance to get out and hit the ball and help others at the same time. While I wouldn�t be considered an avid (or talented) golfer, my team does manage to get in the top three on occasion.

The golfing season in Texas is limited to a couple of weeks of nice weather during the spring and late fall separated by six months of really hot weather the rest of the summer.

Flying

I have tried to work in enough time in the air to qualify for my pilot�s license and should complete that in the near future. I lack my FAA check ride and oral exam. I have my own plane an get an opportunity on occasion to fly it or a small Cessna to build time as a new pilot.

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