BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police Officer Cesar Beattie is working to connect with the city's Hispanic community through monthly Spanish-language presentations that address concerns and build trust between law enforcement and residents.

Beattie, a member of the police community relations division, hosts the talks to provide Spanish-speaking residents greater access to information about their community while breaking down barriers between police and the people they serve.

"We want to show the love and the support that we have for our community just like they do for us as well," Beattie said.

The public information officer said language accessibility makes police work more effective in Beaumont's changing demographics.

"Being able to speak the language and bridge that gap really makes us

See Full Page