APD Annual Reports - 2017 Annual Report | Page 43

Field Operations Bureau West Patrol District 2060 W. Green Oaks Blvd. 817-459-6040 • The West District includes Lake Arlington and is home to large retail and urban areas. • Ditto Elementary pulled a last-minute win out of the annual basketball challenge between officers and students. • A new community coalition was created in a blighted neighborhood that was experiencing crime issues. The West Patrol District is overseen by Deputy Chief Chavela Hampton. Officers continued to proactively patrol their beats with an emphasis on preventing incidents before they occur. Several career criminals were put behind bars as a result of officers conducting traffic stops and responding to calls. For the third consecutive year, students at Ditto Elementary pulled out a last-minute win during the annual basketball challenge game. The competition consisted of 6 th graders battling it out against police officers and firefighters. This interaction between students and First Responders provide an excellent opportunity to establish positive rapport and forge strong r