Harlingen Police Department 2017 Annual Report 03-15-18 Annual Report | Page 24

Annual Report district representatives Sgt. Jaime Palafox leads the District Representative (DR) Unit which supports the investigative branch through its community outreach programs. There is a corresponding District Representative for each area detective so through their combined efforts crime and fear of crime is reduced and quality of life is increased. District Representatives coor- dinated and organized major citywide events such as the 5K Run With The Heros, National Night Out, and Shop with a Cop. The District Rep- resentatives also advise 15 Neighborhood Watch programs, the stu- dents of the Police Explorer Post #3077, and dozens of volunteers. 24