Dallas Police Department and Safer Dallas Better Dallas give out school supplies at Bryan Elementary

To help ensure the next generation of students have what they need for an enjoyable and productive school year, the Dallas Police Department, in partnership with Safer Dallas Better Dallas, gave out approximately 400 bags of schools supplies to students at John Neely Bryan Elementary on Aug. 9.

At the school, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, along with members of his command staff, encouraged the students and cheered them on to a successful school year.

“The first time our kids see us cannot be in a moment of crisis,” Garcia said. “Our children throughout the city are going to see us in areas where we need to be visible to ensure that their safety and their family safety are paramount. But at the same time, they also need to see us in times of non-crisis, in times of doing something good, in times of giving something back and so that when we say that their future is our future and their success is our success, we mean it.”

Courtney Underwood, Chairman of Safer Dallas Better Dallas, was in attendance as well.

“Today is an exciting day as we celebrate all of these kids returning to school and make it unforgettable with art supplies gifted to each of the students from DPD officers,” Underwood said. “For decades, Safer Dallas has worked hand in hand with our Dallas Police Chiefs acting as the philanthropic arm of DPD, and we are honored to partner with Chief Garcia on this special new initiative at John Neely Bryan.”