Community Programs / Recruiting & Backgrounds Jessica Ryan, Officer
Officer Jessica Ryan ’ s duties include serving as the Community Liaison Officer for the DeSoto Police Department under the supervision of Sgt. Mike Edwards. Officer Ryan has been with the DeSoto Police Department since 2015. Her duties include educating the public on lessening their chances of being victimized by assisting them in estab- lishing Crime Watch groups in their neighborhood. She attends regular Home Owners Association meetings to deliver and discuss crime statistics and “ target hardening ” techniques for the citizens. Each spring the City of DeSoto ’ s Senior Citizens are treat- ed to an annual health and safety symposium. The program serves over 200 attendees and consists of free health screening and up - to date crime prevention information. Due to the COVID - 19 Pandemic of 2020/2021, the symposium was modified to a Senior - Drive Thru event where they could still receive a free meal and lots of beneficial in- formation along with some goodies without getting out of their vehicle.
The Super Heroes & Badges program was cre- ated 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 “ Superheroes ” while allowing the Officers the opportunity to educate them on “ Stranger Danger, ” bullying, utilizing the “ buddy system ” when walking to school, gun safety and drug awareness. The children also asked questions about recent Officer related shootings. Officers were able to reassure them the Police are here to help them, not hurt them. A special thank you to Corporal Joshua Parker a.k.a. “ Spider Man ”, and Officer Jessica Ryan a.k.a. “ Wonder Woman ” for their time and ef- fort into this program.
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