Community Liasion Officer Ryan has been with the Department since 2015. Officer Jessica Ryan ’ s duties include serving as the Community Liaison Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Recruiter, Off Duty Coordinator and Narcotics Trainer for the DeSoto Police Department. In addition to this, each spring Officer Ryan oversees the City of DeSoto ’ s Senior Symposium where elder Citizens are treated to an annual information and awareness event. The program serves over 200 attendees and consists of free health screening, and up - to date crime prevention information. The Super Heroes & Badges program was created in June 2017. Officers wearing superhero costumes, while displaying their DeSoto PD badge have attended multiple school/city events since its implementation. This draws the children ’ s attention by allowing them to meet their, “ heroes ” while allowing the Officers the opportunity to educate them on Stranger Danger, bullying, not to touch guns, utilizing the buddy system when walking to school and drug/alcohol awareness. Through this program the Officers are able to reassure the children the Police are here to help them, not hurt them.
A special thank you to Officer Jessica Ryan a.k.a. “ Wonder Woman ” for her time and effort into this program.
Crime Prevention As the Crime Prevention Officer, Officer Ryan ’ s duties include educating the public on lessening their chances of being victimized by assisting them in establishing Crime Watch groups in their neighborhood. She completed all three training courses mandated by the state to be a certified Crime Prevention Officer. She has implemented the free Home/Business Security program for any home and/or business owner in DeSoto. She will inspect the perimeter along with several safety issues inside of the home/ business, and provide feedback which will assist the individual/business in being more proactive against burglary and theft. She oversees the Project Child Safe Program in partnership with NAAGA (National African American Gun Association) which provides free gunlocks to anyone who owns a firearm. She also attends regular Home Owners Association meetings to deliver and discuss crime statistics and “ target hardening ” techniques for the citizens.
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