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DALLAS, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Telemundo-KXTX, Channel 39 & The Arlington Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit partner together to launch "Consejos de La Ley (Police Advice)". The Arlington Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit created a series of crime prevention and public safety segments designed to educate Spanish-speaking residents.

The 90-second segments will air Wednesdays during the 5 p.m. newscast beginning today, February 4, 2004. The segment will also air during the Saturday 5 p.m. newscasts.

Examples of featured topics include personal safety while shopping, what to do if you are stopped by a police officer while driving, and home security tips.

"We're excited about the opportunity to partner with Telemundo in educating our growing Hispanic community," said Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman. "The segments will assist us in regularly communicating a variety of crime prevention tips to a large audience."

Telemundo news director Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo said the information is timely and useful.

"We look at this venture as another example of Telemundo 39's efforts to be the station that Hispanics in the Metroplex turn to for information they need," Csanyi-Salcedo said. "I'd like to commend the Arlington Police Department for being so proactive in this project."

Sgt. Andy Garcia, who supervises the Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, writes and co-directs the segments. Sgt. Garcia is a 17-year police veteran and also has previous broadcast experience.

"As a Mexican immigrant, I understand that cultural struggles are magnified when there is a language barrier," Sgt. Garcia said. "But with knowledge and education, we can better our society and make our communities safer."

All the segments are being filmed locally with the cooperation of area businesses, Arlington residents, and Arlington police employees.

Tune-in at 5pm and 10pm -- Noticiero Telemundo 39 "Mas Noticias, Mejor Informacion" (More News, Better Information). Telemundo-KXTX, Channel 39; The Arlington Police Department

CONTACT: Jose Valle, Zoltan Csanyi or Normando Delgado, all ofTelemundo-KXTX, Channel 39, +1-214-521-3900; or Sgt. Andy Garcia of TheArlington Police Department, +1-817-459-5726