Last week was National Night Out, and here in Lakeway, the Police Department sponsored a visit to their headquarters. We can step back in time and visit this event. The Police Department has opened its facility to give the public an idea of its services. We are going just before everyone arrives to see what they have prepared. We are catered by Olmalie in Austin. Our entertainment is (who Else) The Police.
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So let’s get on the bus.
Here we are at Lakeway Police Headquarters.
A cornhole game is set up.
Mounted Police Officer.
A large screen with rotating photos of the department.
It is an excellent area to have a bite to eat.
Speaking of a place to eat. How about some pizza?
Cookies for dessert and soft drinks.
A K9 officer and his happy pup.
Sometimes, a SWAT team is needed.
The court is represented.
The Department’s Victim Services.
Lakeway activities.
Crime Scene Investigators.
The Telecommunications Group has giveaways.
Goodie Bag.
Name the fish contest.
I liked this sign. If you see something online, there is a safe place to meet your buyer.
That is our tour. I thank the Lakeway Police Department for hosting this National Night Out event. Now it’s time for some food and music. I hope you have a super week.
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My FIL was a Detroit Police Officer. Long gone before anything such as this, would have been a reality!
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My dad was a Detroit Police Patrolman and then Detective. He passed in 1951 when the world was much different.
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For some reason, this reminds me of Operation Flagship. Fun police operation story involving the Redskins and Bengals.
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That was some operation too. I read about it and the ruse was amazing.
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What a great idea! Community policing at its best.
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Our police have great relations with the community.
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A wonderful way for the community and police to become acquainted.
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It really is. Our police do a great job in community relations.
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I swear, you live in the most interesting community I’ve ever seen. Even the Police take part in the interesting and fun side of things. Amazing post, John, and thanks so much for sharing with us! Have a great week ahead! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Marcia. We do live in a super place.
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The crime scene investigators table must have been fascinating. This was a nice thing for the police to do.
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They are very involved in the community. 😊
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Wonderful!
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Bring the police and the community together benefits everyone. Thanks for sharing, John! Have a peaceful Sunday.
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Thank you, Jill. I agree on the benefits. I hope you and family have a peaceful Sunday as well.
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A wonderful way to honor the police and have the members of the community involved. Thank you, John
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Thank you, Karen. It was a super event.
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I love these kind of events. The community we lived in outside of Vancouver, BC, held similar events. They help build community relations. Perfect song selection.
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Thank you, Darlene. It was a terrific event.
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nice to see that interface; policing by consent is the only way it ever works properly in a democracy. Currently the Metropolitan police in London are about as far away from this as ever. One day perhaps.
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I think our Police here in Lakeway cracked the code on community relations. We think they are terrific.
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I love the show of community support. Law enforcement deserves positive recognition!
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These guy and gals have earned it. Thanks, Jan.
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It looks like a great event, John. I can also see it being a goldmine learning opportunity for a writer. I positively LOVE the idea of a “meetup post.” What a great idea, especially given its placement.
Using The Police for the music vid was perfect. Finally, I have to ask….did you ever learn the winning name for the fish?
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I did not earn the name of the fish. The next time an officer stops me I’ll ask. Thanks, Mae,
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A great activity for interaction between the police and their community. Blessings on them for all that they do!
PS I’ll have the beef tartar!
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Good choice. Yes they should be blessed.
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It’s good that the police opened their doors to the people they serve, and intelligent to visit and let them know you’re supportive òf their work. Good music, too, John. 😀
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Thank you, Tim. 😁
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That’s a decent bit of public relations given our modern world.
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Yes they do a great job with community relations.
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Events like this are definitely good pr for the police. Locally event like this are usually in a park. I think it is especially important for children and teenagers to connect this way. The police are not the bad guys. Thanks for taking us along and feeding us. Perfect band.
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Thank you, Jo. I hope you have a great week.
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Wow, that was fun, and such a great way to interact with the community. The music was perfect 😉 Thanks for the tour, John!
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Thanks for coming along, Marie.
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I was all set to chow down on some Beef Tartare and then I saw the pizza table and thought, why not both?
Love the police cycles and those dogs do such a great job.
And the song! Perfect!
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You can have both. Thanks, Marc.
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It looks like it was a great day, John. Did you name the fish? 😄
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I did not and I don’t know the winning name. Next time I’m stopped by an officer I’ll ask. 😁
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I was out yesterday, John but when I saw what the activity was, I decided to stop in. I figure the food is long gone, but if there are any Hushpuppies, leftover, maybe they could toss a couple in the microwave – if the dog doesn’t mind.
Good looking department. That’s as close to the Municipal Court as I ever hope to come. The Meetup Spot is a great idea. I think our town supports this as well.
I hope your week is off to a good start.
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Thanks,Dan. There are a few left over. As far as the week goes, getting up on a Monday predicts a good week.
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🙂
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I bet they do a good job. Great looking facility. Thanks for sharing.
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We like our police.
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Same here in my town.
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There’s always something going on in your community, John, and that’s wonderful. And this one has free pizza!
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Tons of it too.
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What a great event for the community, John 🙂
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I was Denise. Thanks
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Again. I love your town! It’s a wonderful thing to show how much the police are valuable to a community.
Excellent tune, as well. 🙂
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i’m glad you enjoyed the post, Thanks for letting me know. 😊
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Oh yes. Very much so.
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I retired from victim services at the DA’s Office. Great post!
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Thank you, Rhonda.
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Is that sign for real?
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Is that sign for real?
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Yes it is. A protected zone for stranger interface.
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Wow, I’ve never heard of that before. I would prefer it be in the middle of the supermarket . . . .
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Ha ha ha.
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I always gravitate to the police doggos. I know they’re working officers, but I just find them fascinating. And to think they go home at night with their partner and live as a regular family member!
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Yes they do. This one was the sweetest.
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How unusual! Ha-ha-ha! If only the Russian police tried to arrange a meeting of the kind…😁😁😁 Thank you, dear John! 🍻🍤🍤🍤
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I wonder if anyone would show up. Thanks, Maria.
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