POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Expanded social media presence
with Nextdoor Arlington
APD joined hundreds of virtual
Arlington neighborhoods when the
department joined Nextdoor. This
afforded Crime Prevention Officers
an opportunity to communicate
relevant information to residents in
the forum where people are already
communicating with one another.
First Responder Appreciation Day
In October, the Dallas Cowboys football team honored all First Responders
during pre-game and halftime ceremonies. More than 500 police, fire and
EMS personnel from 34 agencies across Texas, including federal officers from
the United States Border Patrol, were on hand for the special event. It was
a ceremony filled with pride and compassion for the people who make daily
sacrifices to keep our citizens safe. This was the second First Responder
Appreciation Day in Arlington and a tradition we hope will grow each year.
Chief Johnson appointed
IACP committee chair
In December 2014, the
International Association of
Chiefs of Police appointed
Arlington Police Chief Will
Johnson to be the chair of the
2015 Civil Rights Committee.
This esteemed honor allows
Chief Johnson the opportunity
to work with his peers to
develop best practices
for strengthening police integrity,
addressing civil rights concerns and
improving the lines of communication
between law enforcement agencies
and their communities.
14
International Association of
Chiefs of Police
APD was again selected to teach a
host of topics during the 2014 IACP
Annual Conference and Expo. Chief
Will Johnson, Lt. Christopher Cook
and Officer Zhivonni McDonnell
presented on topics including
Procedural Justice, Unmanned
Aircraft Systems, and
Video Integration in
Social Media.