In a community outreach event, deputies from the Peter J. Herrera Patrol Station spent a day with the students of Tornillo Head Start. According to El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, the visit was designed to provide a look into the daily responsibilities of law enforcement and help build bridges with the young citizens they serve.
The outreach featured deputies from various units, including the Special Traffic Investigations and Crisis Intervention Team, and aimed to demystify police work for the youngsters. Kids got the chance to interact with the deputies and were shown patrol units and equipment. "Deputies gave the students an opportunity to learn about the functions of various equipment and how they are used by Deputies to conduct their duties," said the social media post from El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte.
The initiative was a collaborative effort, with deputies coordinating with the Texas Department of Transportation, U.S. Border Patrol, and Constable Precinct 6. This partnership signifies a steady dedication to nurturing positive interactions and relationships between the community and law enforcement.
During the event, deputies took the opportunity to reassure the young participants, stressing the importance of reaching out to police officers whenever they need assistance. "Deputies took the opportunity of the positive interactions with the students and reassured them they can always reach out to police officers whenever they need assistance," El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte noted in an expression of the department's commitment to being perceivably approachable and helpful to even the youngest of their community.
