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Constable Cody Cooper

Background​

  • Position: Constable for Raywood and surrounding areas
  • Jurisdiction: "I have all of Raywood. Devers, Dezetta. 563 all the way out"
  • Community Role: Key law enforcement figure in the area where Encounter Church is located
  • Character: Recognized for sincerity and dedication to community service

Professional Responsibilities​

Territorial Coverage​

  • Primary Area: Raywood, TX (where Encounter Church is located)
  • Extended Jurisdiction: Devers, Dezetta, and Highway 563 corridor
  • Strategic Position: Covers the area experiencing major industrial development
  • Community Integration: Deep knowledge of local families and situations

Law Enforcement Philosophy​

  • Community Service: Focus on serving and protecting local residents
  • Professional Standards: Maintains high standards of law enforcement service
  • Collaborative Approach: Works well with other law enforcement agencies

Relationship with Apostle Delmar​

Professional Recognition​

Assessment of Apostle's character and community impact:

Character Testimony:

"One of the most sincere people you'll ever meet."

Professional Value:

"We're not designed to see that kind of stuff... to be able to call in these guys that can help us show empathy and sympathy for families... It's not a price you can pay."

Ministry Partnership​

  • Chaplain Support: Recognizes value of having chaplain available for difficult situations
  • Community Bridge: Understands Apostle's role in connecting law enforcement with community
  • Spiritual Awareness: Appreciates spiritual dimension of law enforcement work

Community Perspective​

Law Enforcement Challenges​

Understanding of the emotional toll of police work:

Trauma Recognition:

"There's no doubt any one of us has very bad days... dragging a baby out of a car or stabbing, suicide whatever. We're not designed to see that kind of stuff."

Family Impact:

"Even just going to a natural DOA. For somebody who is 95 years old naturally passes away at home. Their families are still in a bad way."

Chaplain Ministry Value​

Recognition of spiritual support importance:

Professional Limitations:

"We're not allowed to show emotion. We have to be professional."

Chaplain Solution:

"So to be able to call in these guys that can help us show empathy and sympathy for families."

Community Development Awareness​

Economic Growth Recognition​

  • Industrial Development: Aware of major plant development in his jurisdiction
  • Population Growth: Understands Liberty County's rapid expansion
  • Strategic Position: Recognizes Encounter Church's location significance

Community Relations​

  • National Night Out: Active participant in community-police relations events
  • Bridge Building: Works to improve police-community relationships
  • Local Knowledge: Deep understanding of community dynamics and needs

Personal Character​

Professional Integrity​

  • Reliability: Recognized as dependable by colleagues and community
  • Sincerity: Noted for genuine care about community and people
  • Service Heart: Committed to protecting and serving local residents

Community Investment​

  • Local Focus: Dedicated to serving his specific jurisdiction well
  • Relationship Building: Maintains positive relationships across community sectors
  • Long-term Commitment: Invested in long-term community health and safety

Ministry Integration​

Spiritual Awareness​

  • Chaplain Value: Recognizes importance of spiritual support in law enforcement
  • Community Healing: Understands role of faith in community restoration
  • Professional Collaboration: Works effectively with ministry leaders

Future Vision​

  • Continued Partnership: Open to expanded ministry collaboration
  • Community Transformation: Supportive of efforts to bless and improve community
  • Spiritual Authority: Respects spiritual authority working alongside civic authority

Constable Cody Cooper represents the ideal law enforcement officer who understands both the practical and spiritual dimensions of community service. His recognition of Apostle Delmar's value and his commitment to serving his jurisdiction with integrity makes him a crucial partner in the systematic transformation of Liberty County through righteous authority and genuine community care.