Residents of Wylie, Texas are invited to meet the local law enforcement heroes at the festive Shamrock Festival held at Collin College Wylie Campus. Detective Pollard and Officer Waters will be in attendance today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as they engage with the community and hand out some swag. The officers will also be sharing important details about their upcoming events, according to the Wylie Police Department.
It's not every day you get to casually strike up a conversation with the officers who patrol your streets. Besides getting to know the men and women behind the badge, attendees can also learn about the "UNIDOS" meeting set for Wednesday, April 10th, and the non-certified test happening on Saturday, April 13th. The police department aims to cement its presence within the community through such interactive gatherings.
In a bid to boost the relationship between the police force and the multicultural communities they serve, the Wylie Police Department leans on events like UNIDOS as platforms for connection and communication. As the name suggests, UNIDOS brings together officers and residents to form united fronts against challenges faced by Spanish-speaking residents and other ethnic groups in Wylie.
Those who wish to don the uniform and serve their community will also benefit from attending this festival. The non-certified test, another topic on the officers' agenda, allows individuals looking to pursue a career in law enforcement to start on their journey. With this open-door event, the Wylie Police Department is set to not only share but also listen and absorb the concerns of the public, building bridges over coffee and conversation.
