Sergeant Sophie Gracia’s Retirement

HAPPY RETIREMENT | Sergeant Sophie Gracia

The time has come for Sergeant Gracia to enter a new chapter in her life. Please help us wish her a happy retirement.

In 1991, Sergeant Gracia began her law enforcement career by working in the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. After a few years, she transferred over and became an Adult Probation Officer. In 2002, she graduated from the police academy and became an officer with The Colony Police Department.

In 2012, she made her home with the Little Elm Police Department. During her tenure here, Sergeant Gracia was a part of the Hostage Negotiations Team, she completed her Mental Health Peace Officer Certification, she became a School Resource Officer, and became one of the most well-loved Sergeants within the department.

“I am thankful for Sgt. Gracia’s push that I put in for promotion. Sgt. Gracia supported me the whole way and was such a positive female role model to look up to!” - Corporal Taylor

“I always loved that she came in to line up with such a good attitude!! She made me feel extremely welcome and supported! Such a sweet lady💙” - Officer Penrod

“I’ll always remember our talks about your plans to travel. Go see the world! I’ll miss seeing your smiles at work” - Detective Torres

“Sgt. Gracia was kind enough to share her experiences from both past and present days throughout her career with me. Hearing the hoops she had to jump through to prove her worth and that she belonged were both heart wrenching and inspiring. She was a force not to be reckoned with. Sgt. Gracia instantly became someone I turned to for advice and a GREAT laugh. Her retirement is well deserved and I pray she enjoys it to the fullest. She will be greatly missed!” - Officer Garcia

“Sgt. Gracia has been a fixture at LEPD for many years. I will miss her “Servant Heart” that she displayed not only when she was at work but also in her service to this community” - Chief Harrison

“My next goal is to retire and travel more” - Sergeant Gracia.

Enjoy retirement life, Sarge. You deserve it!

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