Patrol Stories is a Frist Responder created public safety program that teaches students valuable information to keep them safe in the classroom as well as at home. Patrol Stories one-of-a-kind assembly style presentations promote unity, teach diversity, and build a stronger healthier environment for students and first responders to connect and gain a positive relationship. Each year Patrol Stories provides potentially life-saving knowledge and safety information to over 60,000 students and teachers in the DFW area. The Patrol Stories program covers important safety topics such as 911 safety, bullying, mental health, gun prevention, and more.
Patrol Stories is a non-profit organization that aims to foster positive interaction between first responders and the community, with a focus on student safety education. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the community. We believe that by educating students about safety and building positive relationships between first responders and the community, we can create a better future for all.
Law Enforcement agencies are short-staffed, underfunded, and lack the experience or knowledge to produce the type of programming we offer through Patrol Stories. Funding for extracurricular activities and programming has been reduced dramatically. Many Title 1 campuses are not equipped with a PTA (parent teacher association) or PTO (parent teacher organization) to help with funding additional programming into schools. This leaves a vast majority of students, mostly in the underserved communities, with little to no reinforced safety education experiences. Approximately 81.67% of students impacted by the Patrol Stories program come from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and are predominantly from multicultural families. Through our educational programs, we have seen a significant increase in safety awareness among students and community members and a decrease in crime or accident-related incidents at each campus. Participants gain a better understanding of potential risks and learn practical strategies to mitigate them, leading to safer behaviors both in the classroom and in public spaces.
Over 88% of communities that take part in our program say this is the first positive learning interaction with first responders they have had, and this is a much-needed engagement for citizens and first responders to build bridges of understanding and trust.
At Patrol Stories Inc., our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is integral to our mission and values. We believe that by fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, we can create positive change that extends beyond our organization and into the communities we serve.
Organization name
Patrol Stories Inc
Causes
Public Safety
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Denton, Wise, Tarrant, Rockwall, Parker, Kaufman, Hunt, Grayson, Ellis, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
701 E Plano Pkwy Suite 409