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El Paso Police Department Celebrates Over 150 Years of Service with '152 in Blue' Community Event

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Published on May 18, 2025
El Paso Police Department Celebrates Over 150 Years of Service with '152 in Blue' Community EventSource: El Paso Police Department

The El Paso Police Department hosted a community event dubbed "152 in Blue," celebrating over a century and a half of law enforcement service in the local community. According to the El Paso Police Department, the gathering took place yesterday at the El Paso Police Training Academy and featured a range of activities from live music to fitness demonstrations.

The event sought to showcase "all the department has to offer as well as the many talents of our officers," including a performance by Officer Arturo Morales' band and a Mixxed Fit Session led by Officer Sam Medina, which began at 10:30 AM. The day was also sprinkled with food trucks, demonstrations, and activities intended to strengthen community bonds. Attendees had the option of parking on a temporary one-way Scenic Drive or at EPPD headquarters, with shuttle service to the academy.

Community engagement events like "152 in Blue" are becoming increasingly crucial for law enforcement agencies aiming to connect positively with the communities they serve. As the El Paso Police Department marked its sesquicentennial-plus service, events like this not only served as a reminder of the department's long-standing presence but also as an opportunity to foster relationships outside the daily duties of policing.