Interesting Bio!

Thanks to Mike Gillispie who found this on the web!

Corporal John Patton was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He joined the United States Army in 1973 and after completion of basic training he was eventually reassigned to Fort Sam Houston. The warm weather of San Antonio convinced John to remain here after his tour with the Army finished in 1976. In 1978 John was hired as a Guard for the University Police Department and after two years he was selected to attend the 31st Basic Police Academy in Austin, Texas. Corporal Patton graduated from the Police Academy in 1980 and has been a member of the UTSA Police Department for the past 25 years.

Corporal Patton married his college sweetheart, Jean M. Patton in 1972. Jean is a graduate from Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota, where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies. Corporal Patton attended Southern State University in South Dakota and then transferred to San Antonio College where he obtained the hours necessary for his Criminal Justice degree. John and Jean have three children, Jessica, James and Jennifer. They have also been blessed with four grandchildren, Austin, Ashley, Bree and Noah.

Corporal Patton enjoys woodworking, construction, (he built his friend's house) reading mystery novels, basketball, football and cheering for his favorite team – “The Washington Redskins”.

As a UTSA police officer, Corporal Patton has seen it all. No one can devote 27 years and not have a few stories to tell. Corporal Patton has played a critical role in keeping the UTSA community safe and he has easily adjusted to the ever changing environment created by the rapid growth we have all experienced at UTSA. Corporal Patton’s wealth of experience is not an easy thing to replace and we hope that we will be able to continue drawing from his knowledge for many years to come. Thank you Corporal Patton!