POLICE
• The Office of Community Oriented Policing Service &
Institute of Governmental Research commissioned a study
on how police departments continue to operate efficiently
while still carrying out community policing values amidst
challenging economic times. January 2014
• McKinney, Texas Police Department conducted a site visit
with APD to learn about public information officer trends
and how to manage traditional media. January 2014
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The Arlington Police Department has a large international
footprint and is sought out from around the country
by other agencies that look for best practices in law
enforcement operations. The department is routinely asked
to participate in research projects that will benefit the
criminal justice community.
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• In partnership with the International Association of
Chiefs of Police, an Iraqi Delegation consisting of Erbil
Police Directorate came to Arlington for two weeks and
observed our police operations and how we interact
with the community. February 2014
• Dallas, Texas Police Department conducted a site visit to
observe how APD conducts firearms training as they began
to revamp their procedures. March 2014
• The board of directors from the International Association of
Law Enforcement Planners conducted a site visit with APD
in preparation for their 2015 annual conference to be hosted
in Arlington. May 2014
• In coordination with the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement
Management Institute of Texas, APD hosted a delegation
from Poland consisting of law enforcement officials. The
officials were able to see how Arlington conducts citizen
engagement and applies community policing principles.
May 2014
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