Plano TX police are helping the Hispanic community adapt to life in this country. This is also helping the immigrants to trust the police. DP
By Stephanie Flemmons, Staff Writer
courier-gazette.com: The Plano Police Department created a resource center for the Hispanic Community to allow them a chance to adapt to our culture the safe way.
Officer Richard Perez, coordinator, said it’s a way for local residents to learn and survive in the community as taught by trained professionals.
“Someone who speaks English can learn about programs easily because they know the language,” Perez said. “People of the Hispanic Community can’t because of the language barrier.”
Perez learned of a program implemented in Garland and was eager to bring a similar type to Plano. In August 2005, Perez began conducting his first UNIDOS or “united” meetings to Mendenhall Elementary the second Tuesday of every month.
Perez said he invites the entire Hispanic Community and all the meetings are conducted in Spanish. He invites guest speakers to educate the individuals and give information on vital subjects.
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