The City of Garland heralded one of its own this week, as Officer Crockett of the Garland Police Department received a nod of recognition for his exceptional community engagement, predominantly within trucking and transportation. The "Excellence Award in Community Engagement" bestowed by the Dallas-Fort Worth Council of Safety Professionals highlights the officer's dedication and proactive efforts in maintaining safe roadways.

The award, as reported by the Garland Police Department's social media, was in recognition of Officer Crockett's work in Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). His daily grind involves ensuring the safety and integrity of commercial vehicles traversing the roads through Garland. The department's social media post noted, "Officer Crockett is a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officer whose daily goal is to ensure the safety and integrity of commercial vehicles traveling on the roadways and through the City of Garland."

Officer Crockett's involvement extends beyond the routine traffic stops and roadside inspections. For the past three years, he has played a significant role in the Truck Driving Championship in Garland, an event that tests the skills and promotes the professionalism of truck drivers.