Austin Police Office of Community Liaison

Pictures from yesterday's "Community Connect" - previously known as Commander's Forums. No matter how far and in what direction APD District Representative officers are pushed, pulled and prodded - from days and evenings working backfill to ensure sufficient coverage for all parts of Austin to meeting up with concerned citizens in and throughout the City - these officers suite up, show up, and make it happen by word and deed - day after day, week after week, month after month and so on.

Here they are! - Yesterday evening our District Representative Officers, along with concerned citizens, gathered together at the Old Settlers Home on 1600 Payton Gin Rd in the 78758 area of town.

Oh, and of course we can find Bill and Anthony from our OCL office and joined with them is Lt. Rodriguez. Smile everybody!

This past Saturday saw OCL staff members Peter and Karen at the 23rd Annual ¡Sí Se Puede! Chávez March & Day of Action!, and Chief Mason was on hand to speak to the sizable crowd that had gathered in honor of Cesar Chavez, the great American labor leader and civil rights activist. In addition to great speeches, Mariachi music and baile folklorico were the order of the day!

Staff from the OCL and the PIO visited the Mexican Consulate yesterday and received a tour - compliments of Felix Herrera, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs. Thank you, Felix!

Bill at the Dittmar Rec. Ctr. Spring Fling. Nice sunglasses Bill! And thank you Dittmar for continually putting on quality events for your community. Not one unhappy customer was seen today.

Peter at the Ortega Elementary School Community Fair hanging with the AFD! Thank you Ortega for putting on a great event! Great turn out.

The beat goes on! This time it's early morning and downtown - Capital One Cafe on 106 East 6th Street. OCL staff members Karen and Sharon gather together with Austin's Finest to meet those coming inside for their morning coffee.

The APD Office of Community Liaison (OCL) had the opportunity to attend a unique event at the Dittmar Recreation Center - Cupid Casino! Tailored for Austin's senior crowd, the Cupid Casino offered a pancake and bacon breakfast complete with the standard accoutrements, such as butter and Syrup. Accompanying OCL staff members, Peter, Bill and Anthony, APD officers Crossen and Taveras, adorned in full regalia, were also present. Thank you Austin Parks & Recreation Department's Dittmar Recreation Center for putting on this well attended "class act!"

Our teams had a great time connecting with our community and sharing some valuable information during the Virginia Brown Recreational Center's Annual Black History Month Community Fair. Together we can all continue making a positive impact in our community!

Today the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Operation Blue Santa joined Televisa Univision's family event, Jugueton, at Dobie Middle School. The event featured games and activities for children, as well as a toy giveaway. Austin Police Operation Blue Santa donated two new bikes, which were presented to the lucky winners by APD District Representative Officer Ruben Espinoza. Thank you, Televisa Univision, for hosting this fantastic family event!

The 4th Annual Trunk or Treat this past Saturday, the 28th of October, was a huge success! Law enforcement came in costumes and set up their vehicles to give out candy! And there was free pizza for everyone! From its opening at 5pm til closing at 8pm, it was perfect weather with beautiful clouds and a breathtaking sunset to top it off. It was a wonderful time!