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The Police Department (APD) is engaged in a multitude of activities that focus
on Arlington’s community and its safety.

Multiple mentoring initiatives including the Coach 5-0, the Youth Explorer
Program, Hometown Recruiting, and the Mentoring Arlington Youth (MAY)
programs are held in cooperation with several schools in the city. APD’s
mentoring programs encourage the collaboration between our officers and
Arlington’s youth, providing invaluable mentorship to those that represent the
future of our community.

APD’s partnership with the community extends to the vital contribution of all the many individuals that volunteer at the
department. Citizens on Patrol, SkyWatch Towers, Hispanic Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and the Dog Walker
Watch Program are just a few of the many volunteering opportunities available for all ages and backgrounds to those who want
to make a difference side-by-side with the Police Department.

APD submitted its final report on Advancing 21 Century Policing in late 2017. After the completion of that project, APD was
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asked to continue partnering with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) in the new Safer
Neighborhoods through Precision Policing Initiative (SNPPI) project. SNPPI is a continuation of the former project and uses the
same Golden Standards of Policing (Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media,
Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Training and Education, Officer Wellness and Safety). APD was asked to highlight
some of its programs such as Project RAISE, The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program, and Crime and Intelligence
gathering for gun violence offenses. APD will continue with SNPPI and seek peer-to-peer exchanges with other police
organizations to share information with industry partners.

Keeping its promise for increased transparency and accountability, APD
rolled out state-of-the-art Body Worn Cameras that seamlessly integrate
with uniforms. APD’s Body Worn Cameras offer an advanced mix of
artificial intelligence, broad network infrastructure, and a complete digital
media ecosystem. APD also upgraded its vehicles with new Mobile Data
Computers (MDC), providing technologies that are essential to modern
police operations.

In line with the APD motto - Service Before Self, Honor Above All - APD’s
efforts extended outside the Metroplex’s boundaries as 61 officers tirelessly worked to assist the many areas that were severely
damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

APD’s Victim Services Unit celebrated its 30 anniversary. The unit provides crisis
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intervention, criminal justice support and advocacy, information, and assistance to
over 10,000 victims per year and is a critical component of APD’s operations.

Four APD officers were honored by Governor Abbott as they received the prestigious
Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas Award honors officers who are seriously
injured or killed in the line of duty.

In 2017, APD ranked 1 in the State of Texas and 2 Nationally for the total number
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of National Night Out gatherings, with a record of 223 recorded parties.
Consistent with the department’s high expectations, APD will continue its compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement (CALEA), a national accreditation the department proudly holds since 1989.

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