SPACES LIMITED! ENROLL TODAY!
FAMILY-OWNED CHILDCARE CENTERS | SERVING AGES 0 TO 12 YEARS CONSTRUCTIVE LEARNING AHEAD
KIDS’ ZONE
CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM GOD
Learning Center
~ psalm 127:3
105 Western Sky Trail Jarrell 512-598-3900
104 Copper Lane Jarrell 512-746-2333
4802 Moreland Drive Georgetown 512-868-8300
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL
3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS!
Caring for Ages 0-12 Years Full-Time Childcare After-School Care Private Kindergarten & 1st Grade*
*****************ECRWSS****
Local Postal Customer
*available at select locations
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL
*****************ECRWSS****
Local Postal Customer
TOWN & COUNTRY
Veteran Support Across Georgetown Page 9
SEPTEMBER 2019
Georgetown PD Earns Statewide Accreditation
The Georgetown Police Department
received the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Recognized Law Enforcement Agency award. The department earned the award from the TPCA’s Law Enforcement Recognition Program in May after a more than two-year application process that included a critical review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities, and operations. Georgetown is only the 154th agency out of more than 2,700 agencies in the state to receive the recognition. “Achieving this status places Georgetown among the state’s top law enforcement agencies,” Chief Wayne Nero said. “This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations and should assure the residents of Georgetown that its police department is conforming to current state-of-the-art standards and practices in law enforcement. It also supports our relationships in the community to instill confidence in our abilities and our compassion for the people we serve.” These best practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations, including use of force, protection of citizen rights,
vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations. In simpler terms, he says, consider a person who needs surgery. Patients want the doctors and teams who are certified in a particular specialty rather than general practice. The Georgetown Police Department is now that specialist; certified as an
Jarrell PD Hosting Local National Night Out
Neighborhoods throughout
Jarrell are invited to join the local police and more than 38 million neighbors across 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide for the city's first local National Night Out event October 1. From 5pm–9pm, neighbors throughout Jarrell and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement. This national program enhances the relationship among and be-
tween neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides the opportunity for bring police and neighbors to come together under positive circumstances, and also raise money for the police association and Blue Santa program. In past years, Jarrell Police joined the Williamson County Sheriff's Department for activities in Jarrell and Sonterra, but Sergeant Chris Bryce says the department is providing its own program this year to enable law enforcement to really focus on their own community. The event is family-friendly
elite law enforcement organization—equal to the best departments in the state. "This is just the beginning," Chief Nero says. "Having reached this benchmark, we will continue to implement best practices over succeeding four-year periods to keep our organization on solid ground, maintain strong legal foundations in our investigations, and mitigate anything that gets other
and there will be parking at the Tractor Supply store. Free activities include a bounce house, dunk tank, vendor information booths and Jarrell Fire Department displays. Local participating retailers will have keychains, koozies, and other branded items for guests. There will also be food trucks, shaved ice and an opportunity to "Jail-nBail" a friend, teacher or family member for $1 to help raise more funds. Jailbirds may see the judge to pay a "fine" or spend 15 minutes in lockup. Jail-n-Bail funds will also be contributed to purchasing gifts for the needy. Sgt. Bryce says, "I'm excited about Jarrell having this event
departments in trouble." Chief Nero has always embraced a philosophy of excellence and maintaining high standards; "When you expect more and give clear guidance, people perform better." He also gives much credit his staff, all of whom had input on training, policy development and engagement in the process, especially Lt. Renee Koog who did a great deal of work on rewriting department policies, and Capt. Amy Janik who oversaw the whole process. Chief Nero said, "Our region has a long history of being safe and the data proves it. Georgetown is the number 2 safest city of our size in Texas and the Safety Center our resident bond approved continues to be a part of our achievements. There is nothing like it, in one place, in the state, and we realize that to whom much is given...I'd like to think we are delivering on that promise. This accreditation is good evidence of that." Ironic but impressive, GPD continues to maintain these high public safety ratings with the lowest officer to citizen ratio in the state, and has plans in place to be even more proactive with greater resources.
and the opportunity for people to come out and meet their neighbors. It's not just about law enforcement, it's about community. I'm glad that we will have a bigger presence and a means to get more people involved. We want to help out more and generate awareness for the needs around Jarrell."
The event will take place rainor-shine, unless the weather gets bad enough to create a safety issue. Sgt. Bryce says to look for more information on their Facebook page and an LED billboard that will be installed on I-35 early this month. Visit JarrellTxPD on Facebook.
MAVERICK TERMITE & PEST CONTROL Serving Georgetown & Surrounding Areas Since 1996
512.746.4111 TDA # 0569150
mavericktermiteandpest.com
ADVOCATE GEORGETOWN
@ADVOCATE_TX
FIDELIS MEDIA