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Build Unity

Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
Objective 4: Address Policing and Criminal Justice Disparities
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
BU Unity Council Recommendation – Volunteer and Participation Police
1.4.1 Youth Investment Programs Hours
Summary:

In the last several years, the national media has
highlighted stories showing the lack of trust between
communities, especially the youth, and their police
departments. Nationally, youth mentoring programs
consisted with effective implementation of the
President’s Task Force on 21 Century Policing offer
st
promising approaches to building trust. The department
is one of 15 cities selected to participate in the 21
st
Century Policing program to serve as a model of
community policing for other police departments. The
department continues to be focused on youth
engagement and has increased programs to directly
engage youth.

The following programs in the department dedicated
to increasing youth engagement:
• Police Explorer: Program aimed at giving teens
exposure to law enforcement careers through
competition headed up by local law enforcement
officers.
• Police Activities League (PAL): Youth crime
prevention program that uses recreational
activities to create trust and understanding
between youth and police officers.
• Coach 5-0 Program: In partnership with AISD,
officers assist in coaching athletics and regularly
attend students games.
• Mentoring Arlington Youth (MAY) Program:
Mentoring program for middle school boys and
girls.
• Hometown Recruiting Program (HRP): Based in
AISD high schools, this program relies on
volunteers from the department to assist in real
training scenarios for future APD officers.
• Geographic/Community Partnerships: Providing
neighborhood-centric opportunities allows for
communities to tailor education and mentorship
activities within various areas of the city.
Partnerships with groups like AISD Elementary
School Mentoring and the Boys and Girls Club of
Arlington are examples of such partnerships.

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