Community leaders ride out with GPPD Officers to see firsthand the work, challenges, successes and relationships that transpire during an officer’s shift.
Mayor’s Ride Out Program - Grand Prairie Mayor's Ride Out Program in action.
Mayor’s Ride Out Program - Grand Prairie Police Officer in action during Mayor’s Ride Out Program.
Mayor’s Ride Out Program - Grand Prairie Citizen joins Police Officer at Ride Out Program.
Grand Prairie citizens ages 50+ will be interviewed with the intent of their stories receiving airtime on GPTV and social media to combat ageism while allowing a rich history to be told through the eyes of those who lived it.
The City of Grand Prairie always seeks to be at the forefront of community engagement and partnering to provide a better quality of life for everyone in Grand Prairie. Often, our youth are curious about local government, the role of first responders, and the court system. They are often left with questions and misconceptions that are not addressed. That’s why, we are starting the Unify Grand Prairie program.
Unify Grand Prairie is a one-day program where City employees and Grand Prairie police officers will take students on a tour of various city facilities to learn and hear from corresponding staff members. Participants will visit the police station where students will participate in a group discussion, perform a mock traffic stop, and eat pizza with a police officer. Participants will tour the City Courthouse and hear from judges and/or city attorneys about the day-to-day operations of the courts. Students will then visit City Hall to hear about the role of City government and learn about the many jobs it takes to operate the City of Grand Prairie. Participants will end their day touring a Fire Station and learning from a Firefighter.
The Unify Grand Prairie program is scheduled for the following Thursdays during the summer beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 4:00 pm:
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie Officer B. Williams Officer K. Dixon Officer A. Gilmore Officer Hodges traffic stops.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie Group picture in front of Fire Truck.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participants at Public Safety Building.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie Participants at memorial wall.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participants at PSB in Two Way Street Discussion.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participants in Council Chamber.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie at the Municipal Court.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participant in Fireman uniform.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participants with Council Member Dennis King.
Unify Grand Prairie - Traffic stop instruction under pavillion with Officer T. Dye.
Unify Grand Prairie - Crime Scene Tour with Jonesta Nolan.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie participants at City Hall with Council Member Junior Ezeonu.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie traffic stop instruction at police car.
Unify Grand Prairie - Lt. Morgan speaking to Unify Grand Prairie Group in Fire Garage.
Unify Grand Prairie - Traffic stop instruction at police car Hodges and Officer Williams.
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie group picture with Deputy City Manager Steve Dye at City Hall.
Unify Grand Prairie - Council Member John Lopez speaking to Unify Grand Prairie group at City Hall.
Unify Grand Prairie - John Lopez speaking to 1st Unify Grand Prairie
Unify Grand Prairie - Unify Grand Prairie traffic stop Officer B. Williams instruction at police cars.
Gerald Hodges Assistant to the City Manager & Community Inclusion Coordinator Phone: 972-237-7549 Email: ghodges@gptx.org Fax: 972-237-8088 Address City Hall 300 West Main St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050