News Flash

The City of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen. 

Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies for the following productions:

• Documentary: "Garland SWAT Carry-On March" (Police)
• Public Service Announcement: "Downtown Parking" 
• Event Program/Promotion: "The Guzzler" 
• Use of Humor: "Downtown Parking” 

The City was awarded second place in four categories:

• Public Education: "Trash Talking Tony" 
• Public Health/Public Safety: "Lateral Recruiting" (Police)
• Public Service Announcement: "Track My Truck" 
• Event Program/Promotion: "Dog Show Promo" 

Two other videos earned third place:

• Profile of an Organization: "Victim's Advocate Week" (Police)
• Animal Services: "MTV Cribs" 

Five productions earned Honorable Mention:

• Public Education: "Street Talk Q&A's"     
• Special Audience: "GPD FRST Sports Academy" (Police)      
• Public Service Announcement: "Still Here” (Police)
• Weather: "Winter Storm Cleanup" 
• Storytelling: "Jimmy Wallace Guitars" 

Five of the award-winning videos were produced by the Garland Police Department. The others were created by the Public & Media Relations Department. Garland’s Public & Media Relations Department manages and assists with production of the City’s Government Access Cable Channel (CGTV), Garland City Press and other publications, and the City website.