TSTC welcomes new police chief

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TSTC welcomes new police chief

Eduardo Patiño
Eduardo Patiño

Eduardo Patiño was recently promoted and named Texas State Technical College’s newest police chief. Patiño celebrates 10 years at TSTC in June, serving as sergeant for the force for the past six years.

TSTC Police Commissioner Aurelio Torres says Patiño was one of six candidates selected and interviewed on competences identified as critical for a college police chief.

“Patiño has made an impact since day one,” said Torres. “His experience in college law enforcement and familiarity to unique college safety and security requirements set him apart from the rest.”

Patiño, a San Benito native, was one of eight children and said it was his eldest brother who instilled a hard working nature in him after losing his mother at only 4 years old.

“My brother took us all under his wing and made sure we didn’t take the wrong path,” he said. “He always stressed the importance of working hard and getting an education. He’s one of my greatest supporters.”

In 2008, Patiño graduated from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Police Academy at TSTC, second in his class for his academic achievement. After the police academy, Patiño went on to earn an associate degree from Texas Southmost College in Criminal Justice. He will complete his bachelor’s degree in the same field this spring.

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