Field Operations Bureau
East Patrol District 2001 New York Ave. 817-459-5803
• The East District is home to General
Motors Corporation and a diverse
population of businesses and residents.
• Community initiatives included the Bridge
Kids project which was a huge success in
mentoring and city beautification.
• The Back to School event at Vandergriff
Park afforded the department to hand out
over 200 backpacks to school children.
Deputy Chief David McGinty
oversees the East Patrol District.
Efforts to reduce crime including
removing violent offenders from
the streets continued throughout
last year. Officers focused on
known offenders and criminal acts
that involved the use of firearms
and narcotics.
The district noticed that school
age children from Lynn Hale
Elementary
were meeting
at a nearby
bridge and
becoming
involved in
fights. A beat
sergeant
started walking
with the kids
after school which culminated
into a meaningful relationship
and rapport with the children.
Fights became non-existent
and mentoring opportunities
opened up. The department also
participated in two large mural
paintings in the concrete culvert
underneath the bridge to brighten
the area up. Additionally, officers
Arlington, Texas Police Department
expanded their participation in
events at Lynn Hale including a
daddy-daughter dance, a “Boots-
n-Bling” Mother-Son dance, ice
cream socials, and school plays.
In August, a back to school
event was held at Vandergriff Park
where over 200 backpacks along
with school supplies were handed
out. By partnering
with parents and
kids, community
trust and rapport
between officers
goes up. The
district will
continue this
focus in 2018.
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