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COPS OFFICE DIRECTOR MEETS AT WOODWAY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY

WOODWAY, HEWITT, WACO AND MIDWAY ISD COLLABORATION PROTECTS STUDENTS

WOODWAY, TEXAS—The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Director Ronald L. Davis met with local officials from Woodway, Hewitt, Waco and Midway ISD on Monday, April 14, 2014 to discuss school safety. These jurisdictions pool resources and work together to ensure student safety. Their collaboration is a model of cooperation designed to protect area students.

Ronald L. Davis was appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder in November, 2013, to head the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The COPS Office is responsible for advancing community policing nationwide and supporting the community policing activities of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. To date, the COPS Office has invested more than $14 billion to fund the hiring of more than 125,000 officers and deputies and provide a variety of knowledge resources including publications, CDs, training, technical assistance, conferences, and webcasts.

Director Davis’ appointment follows eight years of serving the City of East Palo Alto as Chief of Police. Before becoming Chief, Davis served 20 years with the Oakland Police Department where he rose to the rank of Captain and served in assignments including Police Academy Director, Criminal Investigations Commander, Patrol Commander, and Inspector General.