Sgt. Smith pinning

ABOVE: Recently promoted GCSO Sgt. Martha Smith was surprised during Friday’s morning assembly at Anderson-Shiro Elementary School when Sheriff Don Sowell paused the program for the presentation of Smith’s sergeant’s badge. Accompanied by their two sons, Smith’s husband DPS Trooper Kevin Smith performed the official pinning of Smith’s new badge. Examiner photos by Connie Clements

LEFT: Also present for the pinning, were GCSO Chief Deputy Todd Greene (far left) and Grimes County Crime Stoppers president, Bob Goldstein (far right). Sgt. Smith has assumed the role of Tip Coordinator for Grimes County Crime Stoppers and has been instrumental in getting the Campus P3 mobile tip app operational and “live” in all Grimes County school districts.