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APD's Office of Community Liaison brought together Austin's seniors yesterday at its Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Fair at Dittmar Recreation Center. Interested seniors from all over Austin joined together to partake of information provided by organizations in service to seniors as well as to hear a keynote speech by TSA Federal Security Director, Gilbert Almarez and be entertained by musicians, singers and dance companies. The event began with the TSA Honor Guard and pipe and drum bagpipe player introducing and placing our nation's flag followed by singing of the National Anthem and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Taps APD's Office of Community Liaison brought together Austin's seniors yesterday at its Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Fair at Dittmar Recreation Center. Interested seniors from all over Austin joined together to partake of information provided by organizations in service to seniors as well as to hear a keynote speech by TSA Federal Security Director, Gilbert Almarez and be entertained by musicians, singers and dance companies. The event began with the TSA Honor Guard and pipe and drum bagpipe player introducing and placing our nation's flag followed by singing of the National Anthem and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Taps was also played by TSA Honor Guard trumpet player. Great entertainment followed as singers, musicians and dancers took to the stage to "wow!" the crowd with their artful presentations!
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The Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 17 from 9AM to 12PM. Join with us to enjoy a keynote speech from TSA Director, Gilbert Almaraz. There will also be a pancake breakfast, a live musical performances and representatives at hand from Austin agencies that serve our growing senior population. RSVP requested (see attached flyer).  Dress up and celebrate Halloween at the 4th annual Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 28 from 5PM to 8PM. Law enforcement will be there passing out treats and there will be food and drink! This one's a great evening event. Fun for the whole family! SHARE! Some welcome new coverage for the 2023 National Night Out Kickoff - an event for party goers to meet each other and pick up swag and resource information for their neighborhoods. Austin is becoming a Senior City Find out what it's all about  Come out and be with Austin's finest. You don't have to bowl, BUT.. If you want to bowl, please register (see poster below)  Did you miss the 2023 National Night Out Kick-off? Wanna relive the memories? Here's a 2 and a half minute video collage of the 2023 National Night Out Kick-off! Austin's First Responders gather at the state capitol to remember 9/11's first responders. Chief Robin Henderson and the APD Office of Community Liaison's, Cathy Haggerty are in attendance. Travis High School held a Health & Wellness Fair today. There was information, food, drinks, and plenty of fun for the whole family! Please join us for free bowling as you get to know APD officers. Scan the QR code below or contact Sharon Cannon for more information at [email protected]. We hope to see you there.  Thank you, North Austin Toyota, for honoring Austin's First Responders.  Austin cops want to meet the community they serve. They know we are all in it together. What nice way to do it; choose a local coffee shop - in this case, Hank's Austin on Berkman Drive - and share some coffee together.  The OCL was in attendance at the Univision Back-to-School Bash at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center. Back packs and school supplies were the order of the day. Hundreds of school aged children received backpacks. Thank you Sgt. Beck, and officers Almeida and Garcia. Your presence and knowledge were greatly appreciated. City of Austin leaders announced the launch of the “We All Belong, powered by Austin Against Hate” education and outreach initiative in a news conference at Austin City Hall. There was a time! Oh, what a time! Once upon a time! Such a hot summertime! But we had such a good time! If only for a short time! We took the time! And made it our time! Together. In and Out of the Classroom with the 2023 APD Youth Leadership Program Summer Camp. Learning7/1/2023 2023 APD Youth Leadership Program Summer Camp. Learning - In and Out of the Classroom. A big thanks to all of our presenters! We are so grateful. The APD Office of Community Liaison joined Austin Police Operation Blue Santa for this year's 2023 Juneteenth Parade. Here's how it went down...
Commissioner Prestron Tyree (Commission on Aging) and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies helped celebrate Older Americans Month at Wildflower Terrace at the Ice Cream with a Cop Social. Participants enjoyed delicious ice cream donated by SignatureCare-ER and played competitive and team-building games with our older adult community, which included a WWII veteran.
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