POLICE
DEPARTMENT
January
Arlington’s Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration reached a milestone in 2014.
It commemorated 25 years of MLK
celebrations and is making it one of the
largest MLK events in the country. Police
personnel attended events over the 4-day
weekend.
July
The Arlington 4th of July Parade is the
largest in Texas. Motor officers led
the parade route. It turned out to be a
beautiful day filled with parade floats,
marching bands, and our distinguished
Honor Guard.
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February
Snow blanketed North Texas and put a
smile on kids’ faces around Arlington.
Officers joined in on the fun as well and
APD published several photos on social
media to remind motorists to drive safely
while enjoying the weather.
August
Hometown Recruiting kicked off the
inaugural class. This program allows high
school students who have a desire to
become an APD officer to earn credits
toward a criminal justice degree at UT
Arlington`, and receive a guaranteed
interview upon successful completion of
the program.
March
Make-A-Wish partnered with APD to
grant a superhero birthday wish for
Edgar Campos who had been battling
a life-threatening illness. Officers from
around the department came out to
ensure his day was mighty special.
September
Operation Graduation partners teachers,
administrators, community members
and police officers together to
encourage children to get their high
school diploma. The program seeks
to reduce the dropout rate and put
education back into the hearts and
minds of young people.