Dear readers: This is the latest installment of First Responder of the Week. Each week, we’ll post a new entry rotating between Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Lubbock Sheriff’s Department.
Name: Marco Gonzalez
Rank: Officer
How many years with the department: 4.5 years
Role/Certifications/Current Assignment: East Evenings Patrol Division
Hometown: Lubbock
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
Spouse/children: Married with four children
Why did you choose this profession: To make a positive difference in people’s lives.
How do you deal with stressful situations: I try my best to remain calm and collected while the situation is being analyzed and an appropriate solution is reached.
Honors/highlights: I’m a member of the LPD Honor Guard and the LPD Special Response Group (SRG).
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family and sports.
Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some people wish it could happen, others make it happen.” … Michael Jordan.
