For the residents of one of the largest communities in Texas, Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a lot more than a law enforcement officer
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He was jovial, kind, a trailblazer for his faith and a beacon for his community. "He laughed and joked with all of us, and left a bright impression on my son who is deaf," a message to the Harris County Sheriff's Office from a resident said. Nearly five years ago, Dhaliwal became the first deputy in his department to wear a turban and beard while in his police uniform, proudly representing his Sikh religion -- which preaches equality and service to others.
— Courtney Fischer September 28, 2019 When Dhaliwal wasn't serving with the force, he was always finding more ways to help his community.In the days following Hurricane Harvey, which devastated Houston in 2017, Dhaliwal organized people to help from California, sheriff Gonzalez said, according to KTRK. The deputy had so many people and supplies lined up, they needed an 18-wheeler to bring them into Houston, Gonzalez said.
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