Christmas was brighter than it might have been for more than 30 families from the Amarillo College workforce and student body thanks to a collaborative initiative spearheaded in December by the AC Police Department (ACPD).

The ACPD’s inaugural Christmas Initiative actually was twofold. First, AC employees provided gifts Angel-tree style for the children of fellow employees facing financial strain. In all, 52 kids in 27 families received Christmas presents from folks who work at the College. Recipient anonymity was entrusted to the Human Resources Department, which collaborated on the project.

True to its promise, last year’s National Night Out presented by the Amarillo College Police Department (ACPD) was “a celebration to remember,” and folks of all ages had so much fun that the ACPD is hosting the free event again in 2022.

Featuring bouncy inflatables, free hotdogs and snow cones, face painting, safety-related booths and activities, and much more, National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.