Heroic Officer Honored
By Tom Jackson, Former Texas SAR President
On November 15, 2022, Corporal Arron Polster with the Jersey Village Police Department was honored with the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Honor and the National Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Law Enforcement Medal and Certificate at the monthly chamber luncheon held at the Berry Center. Corporal Polster received his award with Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Lt. Danny Keele, Lt. Heath Hawley and Jersey Village City Manager Austin Bleess in attendance. Corporal Polster's wife and brother also joined to celebrate the recognition. Former Texas SAR President Tom Jackson presented the award to Corporal Polster for serving with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The commendation, read by Lt. Keele, contained, in part, the following description.
On June 17, 2022, Corporal Polster along with other Jersey Village Police Officers responded to a robbery in progress in the 8200 block of Jones Road at approximately 2 AM. The suspect had fled on foot towards a nearby hotel where he took two hostages, holding them at gunpoint inside the room with him. Corporal Polster began negotiating with the suspect through the doorway attempting to de-escalate the situation before the suspect fired gunshots through the closed door. Corporal Polster retreated to the parking lot and continued to negotiate with the suspect to surrender. After a nearly eight-hour standoff, the suspect ultimately surrendered and was taken into custody. The suspect was charged with two counts of aggravated kid napping and one count of aggravated robbery.
The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly luncheon where First Responders are highlighted for their contributions to the community. For several years the Robert Rankin Chapter Public Service Committee, chaired by Tom Jackson with assistance from Allan Perkins, have presented the monthly honoree with one of the National SAR Public Service Medals and Certificates: Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, EMS, Life Saving or Heroism. In addition to the Law Enforcement medal, Corporal Polster, along with Chief Riggs, Lt. Keele and Lt. Hawey, received a Certificate of Appreciation for Covid Heroic Service from the Rankin Chapter.
Photo Credit: Genesis Photographers (Photo L to R - Former Texas SAR President Tom Jackson; Lt. Danny Keele; Honoree Corporal Aaron Polster; City Manager Austin Bleess; Chief Kirk Riggs)
