Top Recognition
H.B. 912 was passed into law that opens
a new avenue for home-taught driver
education by allowing a parent to
designate a relative, family friend, or
anyone that is at least 25 years of age
that meets all current requirements
under the law to teach a driving course
for young people. This legislation came
into existence based upon the hard
work that Detective Nathan Bishop put
in related to helping our youth obtain a
driver’s license.
The department participated in an
event, Arlington Conversation
on Race, Monuments and Alt-
Right at Cornerstone Church, in an
effort to discuss recent tragedies
across the country. Police Chief
Will Johnson fielded questions
from the audience and highlighted
the department’s commitment
to respecting the rights of all
individuals and preserving peace
within the community.
The Victim Services Unit was honored on their 30 th anniversary as Mayor Jeff Williams proclaimed Tuesday,
August 8, 2017 as APD Victim Services Unit Day. With a staff of 11, including ten counselors who hold master’s
degrees, over 10,500 crime victims are served annually by the unit. The unit provides crisis intervention, criminal
justice support and advocacy, information and referrals, assistance with filing forms, protective orders, court
accompaniment, and transportation to shelters as part of their core duties.
The Mentoring Arlington Youth (MAY) Program entered its third year with adolescent boys. In September,
the MAY Program was expanded to include female youth through a partnership with the Junior League of
Arlington. Students at Workman Junior High are afforded tremendous opportunities through this mentoring
program.
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Annual Report 2017