Police try to reach immigrants with program in Texas

“Fear of police and deportation makes illegal immigrants easy targets for criminals, prompting police departments around the country to try outreach programs designed to build trust with residents.

One program developed in Garland called Unidos, which is Spanish for “united,” has yielded such promising results that Dallas began using it in February. The suburb of Richardson is planning to use it in May, and several Texas departments are considering it.

Unidos features meetings on topics relevant to immigrants. Departments bring in guest speakers and hand out door prizes. Spanish-speaking officers are always available and stress that police won’t single them out if they are living in the country illegally.”

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