Domestic Violence Prevention treats local law officers to lunch

Local law enforcement officers are treated to lunch by Domestic Violence Prevention Inc. on Tuesday to show its appreciation.
Local law enforcement officers are treated to lunch by Domestic Violence Prevention Inc. on Tuesday to show its appreciation.

TEXARKANA - Domestic Violence Prevention Inc. treated local law enforcement officers to an appreciation lunch Tuesday at the Bi-State Justice Building downtown. The lunch was provided in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The luncheon was to show appreciation for the work done by local police departments to help protect victims of family violence and hold abusers accountable.

"With the prevalence of domestic violence cases in our area, it is especially important for our staff and law enforcement to have a good working relationship. We appreciate their dedication to helping our community be a safe place for families," said Pam Dennington, DVP executive director.

(For more information about the services offered by DVP, call 903-794-4000. Anyone who needs help leaving a violent situation can call DVP's 24-hour crisis line at 903-793-4357.)

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