Community Engagement Efforts
Lead the Way
APD had many examples of innovative
ways to partner with the community in
2013. The “Rec” after-school program
was a new partnership between the
North Davis Church of Christ, Lamar High
School, Arlington Public Library and APD.
Students are able to enjoy refreshments,
get help with homework, and play
board games or basketball after Lamar
High School lets out on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Foot patrol officers partner with Wimbish Elementary
each quarter and reward students with fun activities
and refreshments if they follow the three R’s in class
– Responsible, Respectful, and Ready. This ongoing
partnership continues to grow which in-turn creates
sustainable bonds between police and children.
Wii night has also been a huge hit with kids in East
Arlington. Officers and kids have a friendly competition
while playing Wii games. Originally started at the East
Police Station, the program became so popular that
officers moved the Wii nights to apartment complex
community rooms to interact with more children.
Inside APD
The department launched Inside APD, a bi-weekly
video program aired on
YouTube and the City’s
cable channel, designed
to tell the department’s
story to a much broader
audience. Through the
use of video, stories can
be more dynamic and
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