Christmas in Hamilton Park
The Hamilton Park Civic League, Texas Instruments, and the Northeast Patrol Division Neighborhood Police Unit has
a holiday project for their community. Each year they choose members of their neighborhood/community who are
handicapped, elderly, or shut-in and decorate their homes for Christmas. Volunteers come into the community and
provide Christmas lights to decorate the homes. The objective is to cheer these individuals up and to remind them that
they are an important part of the community and are not forgotten during the holidays.
This will be the fifth year that the Northeast Patrol Division and Texas Instruments have been involved in the community
project. Officers at Northeast Patrol Division look forward to this project every year and are glad that they can assist with
adding cheer and joy to individuals that may easily be overlooked during the holidays.
A Season of Giving:
Operation Pay It Forward
The overwhelming kindness and support given to the Dallas Police Department and the families of the fallen officers inspired
“Operation Pay It Forward” during this season of giving. A group of officers from each of the seven patrol divisions set out to
surprise some of our citizens by helping to pay for their purchases at various stores throughout the city of Dallas.
It was heart-warming to see the faces erupt into smiles as the officers offered the gift cards and
told them about “Operation Pay It Forward”. From a 91 year old veteran to the young children, the
recipients expressed their feelings of gratitude. There were many hugs exchanged and some tears
of happiness. Ms. Jean Green thanked the officers and said “…the Dallas Police Department is so
helpful”, and that she loves the department. She also pays it forward by volunteering at the Singing
Hill Recreation Center.
Ninety-eight individuals and families received gift cards totaling $9,800 to use towards their
purchases. This was made possible through the donation from a compassionate person who wishes
to remain anonymous. “Operation Pay It Forward” resulted in a feeling of happiness that spread
not only to the recipients but to the officers and bystanders as well. Many hearts were warmed
thanks to this generous donation.
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