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Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department Host Annual Trunk or Treat Event for Children

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2023-Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event at the Central Fire Station. Mom and Dad’s brought their little ones to get candy from fire fighters and from OPD Officers. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department Trunk or Treat event is for pre-school and Daycare children only. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Public Safety Communications, and Atmos Energy participated in the Trunk or Treat event handing out treats and information to parents. 

(Michael Gereke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

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Homicide Investigation at the 1600 Block of Ridgecrest in Odessa, Texas

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Odessa, Texas/September 8, 2023-On Wednesday evening at around 9:29pm the Odessa Police Department began investigating a murder in the 1600 Block of Ridgecrest. 

The victim and the actor were deceased. They were identified as Kristina Alvarado, 36 years-of-age, and William Silva, 43 years of age. They were pronounced deceased by medical staff. Next of kin were notified. 

The investigation continues. 

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Odessa Police Department Holds Testing Day

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Odessa, Texas/August 27, 2023-On Saturday, August 26th, the Odessa Police Department held a “Testing Day” for people interested in becoming an officer with the OPD. About 20 people registered for the event and a couple of walk-ins came in on the day of the testing. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department Testing Day is a new recruiting method that allows the applicant to get a preview of the process of going through the Odessa Police Academy. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

If any of the OPD Testing Day applicants did not pass an interview or agility test Odessa Police Department recruiters encourages them to come back and re-apply. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

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Odessa Police Department Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park-Back to School Themed Event

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Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2023-On Saturday, August 5th, the Odessa Police Department held their annual Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park located at 10th and County Rd. West. Over 200 people came out to the fun family event. Backpacks were handed out to students on a first come first serve basis for the first day of school. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to Odessa Police Department’s Block Party enjoyed games, Jumpers, Hot Dogs, Chips and drinks, popcorn and other treats, and were able to participate in fun give a-ways. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Several non-profit agencies were at the OPD Block Party in the PAL Gym handing out candy and information. Kids, Moms and Dads got to see the OPD SWAT armored vehicles, personal protective hardware and tactical gear. 

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Odessa Police Department’s Annual Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park

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Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2023-Bring the kids and the entire family to the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Block Party, Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 2pm at Floyd Gwin Park located at 10th and North County Rd. West. 

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Odessa Police Department Holds Coffee With A Cop Event Hosted by Whataburger on 42nd & JBS Parkway

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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2023-The Odessa Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event in three years. Officers met with residents and patrons at the Whataburger located at 42nd and JBS Parkway. 

(Michael Gereke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The purpose of Coffee with a Cop is to bridge the gap between residents and law enforcement officers. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department understands the importance of having support of the residents of Odessa and Ector County.  

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department plans to have several more Coffee with a Cop events throughout the remainder of the year. Follow the Odessa Police Department on social media for upcoming events. 

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