APD Annual Reports - 2018 Annual Report | Page 46

South Patrol District The South District participated in the donation of 6,000 backpacks and 400 cases of water to Mansfield ISD for a Back to School Bash. Glen Harmon Elementary Santa Bears were provided to 120 children in 5 classes. 118 arrests made by South Retail District Unit during holiday period. 46 | 2018 Annual Report The South Patrol District focused on violent and property crimes in 2018. There were several citizen outreach efforts that were conducted. The district also completed the annual holiday patrol operations in the retail commercial corridor along I.H. 20. The district participated in a Back to School Bash with Mansfield ISD where over 6,000 backpacks were provided to students. Citizens were able to connect with officers during Coffee with a Cop forums. The South Retail District Unit focused on the Parks Mall, Arlington Highlands, and other commercial properties around those areas to ensure a successful holiday period. Over 2,100 resource hours were dedicated to a holiday detail which resulted in 694 traffic stops and 118 arrests. There are 14 officers involved across 11 sports platforms supporting the department’s Coach 5-0 program. Student athletes are mentored by officers and employees through participation at practices and sporting events.