Irving Police Reaching Out to Hispanic Community

The Irving Police Department recently released a second Spanish language public service video as part of its Juntos con Irving program. The video explains the department's policy that officers follow when they encounter drivers that do not have a Texas Drivers License. The first video, released in 2009, described the processes officers use when making a traffic stop and gave motorists an idea of what questions and information the officer might ask.

The first video was awarded first place in the Special Audience category presented by the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. Both videos are available on YouTube at the links listed below or copies may be obtained free of charge at the Community Services Division at the main police station located at 305 N. O’Connor Road. Juntos con Irving is the department’s Spanish language community outreach program that seeks to promote dialogue with the community through educational opportunities and quarterly community meetings.

The next quarterly community meeting will take place at Lorenzo DeZavala Middle School on January 20 2011, at 6:30 pm. The school is located at 707 W. Pioneer Drive, Irving. The meeting will focus on programs offered by the Irving ISD to assist parents in guiding their children to become successful students. There will be a special question and answer portion with Dr. Dana Beden, superintendant of the district. There will also be police representatives on hand including Chief Larry Boyd to hear concerns and answer questions.

• http://www.youtube.com/user/thecityofirving#p/u/8/5vdsbK8o-40
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPKQTu9IpX4