Freddy R. Gonzales, Richardson :: retired from the Dallas Police Department’s Reserve Battalion as a reserve lieutenant after 31 years of service. He retired first in 1992 from the U.S. Army Reserve as a captain. He had joined the Army Reserve after serving on active duty in the Marine Corps and was an active reservist while at North Texas, where he also was active in the ex-Marine association and involved with veterans issues. His second retirement came in 2009 when he retired from business after almost four decades in employee relations and sales and marketing. His association with the Dallas Police Department began in 1978, when he participated in a police ride-along. The Police Reserve Program, composed of volunteers who are certified Texas peace officers, allowed him to continue his business career while also serving as a police officer. He supervised reserve officers assigned to the North West Police Division. He received the Dallas Police Department’s Reserve Officer of the Year Award for 2005, recognizing his dedication and service and his actions in stopping an attack on a DART bus driver. He is married and lives in Richardson with his wife, Cindy. They have three grown children, two grandkids and two Shitzu dogs.