CL: What made you decide to become a police officer?
Officer Delio: I always knew that I was going to be in a community service position. I wanted to be able to stand up for those that can’t protect themselves. I was a firefighter before becoming a member of the Allen police department.
CL: Tell us a bit about your family life.
Officer Delio: My wife and I have been married for over 20 years, and we have 4 kids. We moved from Texas back home to New York for a while to get therapy for our oldest daughter who has a rare genetic disorder.
CL: What kind of services does your division offer?
Officer Delio: I am now in Community Relations. We offer crime prevention services to the public for free. We want to help people protect themselves from both physical and cyber attacks.
CL: What is your favorite part of your job?
Officer Delio: I enjoy teaching people how to protect themselves by using the training that I’ve received. I lead free, community workouts on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 a.m. at Cottonwood Creek church. Offering these classes has helped me maintain my physical strength and do what I love most, serve the community.
