Hillsboro has a new face on its Community Engagement Team: meet Officer Alex Mejia Alberto, a familiar face in local law enforcement with over three years of service, who is now tuning into the needs and voices of the city’s Hispanic residents according to a recent announcement by the Hillsboro Police Department. Officer Mejia is not just patrolling the streets, but actively engaging with a community close to his roots, carrying the city's banner for diversity, equity and inclusion.
As a liaison between the police and the Hispanic community, Mejia takes pride in his work, telling the Hillsboro Police Department, “I am fortunate to serve the Hillsboro community. It’s a privilege to share with the Hispanic community my experiences; to show what we do from a different perspective,” and amid his words lies a commitment to bring forth an honest depiction of law enforcement and inspire residents, emphasizing the importance of happiness without neglecting one's heritage. Partnering with Police Program Specialist Earleen Reimann, Mejia strides beyond the regular beats of a cop, combining efforts in education about safety on the roads for students while also attending community meetings, making appearances in local businesses, and fostering a comfort space in varied social settings.
The scope of Officer Mejia’s role transcends the usual confines of policing; his partnership with Reimann is shaping how safety education is delivered and how meetings are approached, providing assurances that law enforcement is not a distant entity; but rather a supportive, integral part of the community it serves. Together, they're hard at work to build genuine, enduring rapport with the public, anchoring their mission in mutual respect.
