Behind the Badge OC was there to capture all the special moments. APD Explorer Capt. Harold A. Bastrup E xplorer of the Year. He joined the Explorer Post over four years ago and rose through the ranks to become the Post Captain a year ago, overseeing the activity of nearly 90 Police Explorers at over 50 events each year.
Community Member Recognition. Phyllis has been involved in community service for over 20 years. When Norma saw an increase in crime in her neighborhood, she decided to take action. She talked to her neighbors and quickly learned she was not alone with her concerns about crime affecting the neighborhood.
After reaching out to the Community Policing Team, Norma volunteered to host a monthly neighborhood watch program at her home. As the Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, Norma worked with the Community Policing Team to organize flashlight walks and to solve the problems plaguing her neighborhood.
Norma continues to be involved in not only her neighborhood, but also the surrounding area. In , there were nearly incidents of police activity at this single location in the South District. In , Bobby purchased the motel and became passionate to protect his investment and to improve the quality of life at the motel and the surrounding area.
Working with the officers assigned to the South District Community Policing Team, Bobby continuously worked to identify and remove problem tenants from his property. His partnership with the police department demonstrated his strong commitment and it has made a difference.
