April 15, 2015 (Wallace, NC) ─ Residents of Dayspring of Wallace, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Wallace, recently got a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the inner-workings of the Wallace Police Department.

Pictured here, Dayspring of Wallace residents Mary Caison, Terri Beane, Louise Hatcher and Minnie Newkirk pause for a photo outside the station, while inside, Newkirk is joined by Wallace Police Investigator Sergeant Detective Jason Brigman.

While touring the police headquarters, residents got an inside look at the holding room, observed a finger-printing demonstration and learned about the process of booking someone after they are arrested.

Pictured here, Sergeant Brigman brings Dayspring of Wallace residents Minnie Newkirk, Mary Caison and Louise Hatcher on a tour of the Wallace Police Department headquarters.

With 15 full-time and eight part-time police officers, community outreach is an important part of what the department does, said Wallace Police Chief Tray Giddeons, from giving tours to meeting with senior group, scouting troops and area schools. In addition, the Wallace Police Department Explorer Post 200 recently formed in an effort to educate and build interest in law enforcement for youth ages 14-21.

“All our officers need to be out visiting businesses, neighborhoods and meeting residents,” said Chief Giddeons. “It helps to establish a rapport and build trust between the community and our officers. That way we can get positive feedback and cooperation from the community when we’re investigating and out and about patrolling the streets.”

For more information about Dayspring of Wallace, please contact Administrator Judy Parker at (910) 285-9050 or visit us on Facebook.